Analysis
Analysis of political developments.
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As Iran swears in new president, Israel threatens war
In a disturbing if not surprising display of hostility, Israeli “Defense” Minister Benny Gantz made a series of deeply aggressive…
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Eyewitness Venezuela: Digital literacy free to all students
As a teacher who has had to struggle alongside thousands of coworkers, students and parents during the pandemic with hybrid…
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Biden announces eviction moratorium extension
Bowing to mounting pressure and public outrage, the Biden administration through the Centers for Disease Control has just announced that…
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People held in ICE detention 50 times more likely to test positive for COVID
COVID-19 infections among people held in U.S. immigrant detention facilities are skyrocketing. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported higher-than-ever rates…
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Eviction tsunami crashes, Democrats shrug shoulders
The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives chose to go on vacation rather than pass a bill to save renters.
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Study, fast, train, fight: The roots of Black August
“Black August” is honored every year to commemorate the fallen freedom fighters of the Black Liberation Movement, to call for…
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Chicago hosts Lollapalooza music festival, prioritizing profit over public health
The festival is happening amid a stark increase in COVID-19 spread across Chicago and Cook County.
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If you grew up with the U.S. Blockade as a Cuban, you might understand the recent protests differently
This article is the second in a series of articles on the situation in Cuba recently written by Manolo De…
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Si creciste con el bloqueo de los Estados Unidos como cubano, es posible que entiendas las protestas recientes de manera diferente
Durante la madrugada del 17 de julio, Johana Tablada se unió a decenas de miles de cubanos cuando se reunieron…
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Does U.S. pledge to cease ‘combat operations’ in Iraq really mean the end of occupation?
Questions remain about the details of this agreement, including to what extent it will actually end U.S. involvement in the…
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