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US Wars and Military Action January 12, 2018
Without Haiti, the United States Would, in Fact, Be a Shithole
And some other things about the country that Donald Trump doesn’t know and doesn’t care to know.
Amy Wilentz
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Activism February 11, 2017
Boycotting Ivanka’s Brand Annoys Donald Trump—but Does It Achieve Anything Else?
An easy, painless boycott—followed by easy, painless shopping.
Amy Wilentz
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Feminism February 1, 2017
What Can Ivanka Trump Possibly Do for Women Who Work?
For insight into how the first daughter will manage her signature issue, look no further than her brand’s website.
Amy Wilentz
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Foreign Policy March 23, 2015
The Future of a Failed State
Nations like Haiti don’t “fail” because of their people, but because they’ve been relentlessly exploited by the more “developed” world.
Amy Wilentz
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World Leaders October 14, 2014
Why Baby Doc’s Death Doesn’t Mark the End of Haiti’s Duvalier Era
Corruption in Haiti is still rampant—and the US-backed regime of President Michel Martelly still uses the political toolbox developed by the Duvaliers to control the country.
Amy Wilentz
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February 5, 2013
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Global Organizations January 9, 2013
Letter From Haiti: Life in the Ruins
Three years after the earthquake, 350,000 are still living in refugee camps, while millions in aid money is lavished on a tourist hotel.
Amy Wilentz
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History February 29, 2012
Duvalier and Haiti’s Triple Threat
Why was Baby Doc able to return after decades of exile and evade justice, despite his crimes?
Amy Wilentz
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World January 27, 2011
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Media January 21, 2010