Nathalie Baptiste

Nathalie Baptiste (@nhbaptiste) is a journalist based in Washington, DC, who writes about criminal justice, policing reform, and politics. Her work has appeared in The American Prospect and Mother Jones.

The Rise and Resilience of Black Lives Matter

The Rise and Resilience of Black Lives Matter The Rise and Resilience of Black Lives Matter

Wesley Lowery’s new book charts the origins of a movement

Feb 9, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Nathalie Baptiste

Haiti’s Political Earthquake

Haiti’s Political Earthquake Haiti’s Political Earthquake

Five years after the devastating earthquake, has Haiti fallen into de facto dictatorship?

Jan 22, 2015 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

Terror, Repression and Diaspora: The Baby Doc Legacy in Haiti

Terror, Repression and Diaspora: The Baby Doc Legacy in Haiti Terror, Repression and Diaspora: The Baby Doc Legacy in Haiti

The country's late dictator leaves behind a 1-million-strong diaspora unlikely to ever return home.

Oct 23, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

The Central African Republic’s Forgotten Crisis

The Central African Republic’s Forgotten Crisis The Central African Republic’s Forgotten Crisis

Though it scarcely makes headlines, the Central African Republic’s vicious civil war has created a sickening humanitarian crisis.

Sep 11, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

Climate Change Comes to the Caribbean

Climate Change Comes to the Caribbean Climate Change Comes to the Caribbean

It’s already wreaking havoc on the region’s vital fishing, tourism and agriculture industries.

Apr 29, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

It’s Not Just Uganda: Behind the Christian Right’s Onslaught in Africa

It’s Not Just Uganda: Behind the Christian Right’s Onslaught in Africa It’s Not Just Uganda: Behind the Christian Right’s Onslaught in Africa

For years now, evangelical activists from the United States have been speaking out against homosexuality and cheering on antigay legislation all over Africa.

Apr 4, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

Back to Dark Days in Haiti?

Back to Dark Days in Haiti? Back to Dark Days in Haiti?

The president of a country with no external threats, a history of military repression and an abundance of more pressing problems is rebuilding its once-banished military.

Mar 11, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

Brain Drain and the Politics of Immigration

Brain Drain and the Politics of Immigration Brain Drain and the Politics of Immigration

The migration of highly skilled workers can pay dividends for immigrants and their employers, but it produces losers as well.

Feb 26, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus

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