Marco Rubio takes aim at the G20 agenda Emmanuel Balogun - February 18, 2025 But snubbing the G20’s framework and goals seems shortsighted. Here’s why.
Nicaragua’s revised constitution gives the president added powers Shelley A. McConnell and Heather Sullivan - February 17, 2025 The latest changes deepen the Ortega-Murillo family’s political control – and legalize new forms of repression.
What to make of Trump’s choice for labor secretary Laura C. Bucci - February 17, 2025 Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer backed pro-labor legislation. So why did Trump nominate her to join his cabinet?
The politics behind Marc Fogel’s release from a Russian prison Danielle Gilbert - February 15, 2025 The Trump administration’s negotiations with Russia may signal a bigger shift in U.S. policy.
Sonic Youth, ‘Eric’s Trip’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - February 14, 2025 The world is dull, but not today.
The U.S. Senate has two Black women in office, for the first time Niambi M. Carter - February 14, 2025 Why the election of Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester is a big deal.
PEPFAR has saved 25 million lives. Without it, millions will die. Kim Yi Dionne - February 13, 2025 Even pausing PEPFAR programs puts millions at risk. Every delay means more lives lost.
How Democrats can bolster public support for USAID Michael Tesler - February 12, 2025 Democrats can effectively defend the embattled agency by focusing on popular foreign aid policies – and the growing public concerns about Elon Musk’s influence.
The misinformation on South Africa’s new land act Carolyn E. Holmes - February 11, 2025 South Africa’s Expropriation Act mirrors eminent domain rules in the United States and other countries.
What’s next after the ceasefire in Gaza? 🎧 Erik Voeten and Barbara Walter - February 10, 2025 Barbara F. Walter discusses how Israeli domestic politics shapes what’s likely to happen now.