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American Tourists in Cuba

Has Travel to Cuba Been Trumped? A ‘Nation’ Forum Has Travel to Cuba Been Trumped? A ‘Nation’ Forum

We asked four veterans of the travel-to-Cuba movement to comment on the new restrictions.

Jul 12, 2017 / Peter Kornbluh

Trump-Putin Détente Partnership Begins as ‘Russiagate’ Attacks on It Grow Trump-Putin Détente Partnership Begins as ‘Russiagate’ Attacks on It Grow

Cooperation with Russia is imperative, but never has the US political-media elite’s opposition to it been so virulent.

Jul 12, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

The Arabs of Latin America

The Arabs of Latin America The Arabs of Latin America

The first wave of migrants from the Middle East to Latin America found acceptance by the locals as successful, hardworking merchants. Newer arrivals have had a harder time.

Jul 12, 2017 / Lamia Oualalou

What the Senate Should Ask FBI Nominee Christopher Wray

What the Senate Should Ask FBI Nominee Christopher Wray What the Senate Should Ask FBI Nominee Christopher Wray

The investigation into Trump and Russia isn’t the only subject Congress must press him on.

Jul 12, 2017 / Chip Gibbons

Victoria Park Mosque

In Britain, Terrorism Is a Two-Way Street In Britain, Terrorism Is a Two-Way Street

The government’s response to extremism has been divisive and inadequate, and Islamophobic hate crimes are on the rise.

Jul 11, 2017 / Felipe Araujo

Donald Trump Jr

Donald Trump Jr. Might Be a Criminal. He Is Definitely a Liar. Donald Trump Jr. Might Be a Criminal. He Is Definitely a Liar.

The Trump team has repeatedly denied meeting with Russian operatives. Whoops.  

Jul 11, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Harvest

There’s a Fascist in the White House. Time to Grow Your Own Food. There’s a Fascist in the White House. Time to Grow Your Own Food.

Under President Trump, gardening is a radical move.

Jul 11, 2017 / Frida Berrigan

Fight for 15 Rally

The Debate Democrats Can’t Duck The Debate Democrats Can’t Duck

The populist temper of the time is rousing citizens across the country. Politics as usual won’t suffice anymore.

Jul 11, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Ivanka Trump speech

Is China Trying to Silence the Workers Who Make Ivanka Trump’s Apparel? Is China Trying to Silence the Workers Who Make Ivanka Trump’s Apparel?

Human-rights activists face trial after an investigation into an abusive factory.

Jul 10, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Palestinian Worker at SodaStream Factory, West Bank

In Israel, a New Tide of Labor Activism Is Fighting Inequality In Israel, a New Tide of Labor Activism Is Fighting Inequality

But it’s up against the country’s powerful right-wing politics and institutional racism against Palestinians.

Jul 7, 2017 / Miriam Berger

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