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What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans
What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans Juneteenth, the newest US federal holiday, has become its most puzzling one due to confusion over how to celebrate it and its proper meaning. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3, freeing […]
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German chancellor’s rebuke of Israel marks a shift in state policy that has long put such criticism out of bounds
German chancellor’s rebuke of Israel marks a shift in state policy that has long put such criticism out of bounds German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, marking a shift in state policy that was previously considered taboo. The criticism from Germany hits differently due to its long-standing commitment to Israel’s […]
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Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot
Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot Marriage rights for same-sex couples have expanded access to psychological benefits, including improved well-being, physical health advantages, and reduced depression. The benefits of marriage are distinct from those experienced by couples in long-term relationships, and […]
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Peace has long been elusive in rural Colombia – Black women’s community groups try to bring it closer each day
Peace has long been elusive in rural Colombia – Black women’s community groups try to bring it closer each day Colombia’s internal conflict has lasted over six decades, making it one of the oldest conflicts in the world, and violence surged in early 2025, killing dozens and displacing tens of thousands. The country’s peace agreement […]
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Cutting HIV aid means undercutting US foreign and economic interests − Nigeria shows the human costs
Cutting HIV aid means undercutting US foreign and economic interests − Nigeria shows the human costs The Trump administration’s decision to restrict access to HIV prevention funding, including preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), threatens to derail two decades of bipartisan investment in eliminating HIV globally. The restrictions would cut off ongoing treatment for millions of people and […]
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From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian activists: The evolution of politically motivated deportations
From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian activists: The evolution of politically motivated deportations The US government has a long history of deporting individuals based on their political beliefs or affiliations, dating back to the late 19th century and including anti-Chinese racism. The Supreme Court’s plenary power doctrine, established in 1893, allows the federal government […]
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How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’
How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’ President Trump’s executive order claims to “restore biological truth” by decreeing that there are only two genders – male and female, and that anyone who believes differently denies “the biological reality of sex.” However, this ignores […]
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Lawful permanent residents like Mahmoud Khalil have a right to freedom of speech – but does that protect them from deportation?
Lawful permanent residents like Mahmoud Khalil have a right to freedom of speech – but does that protect them from deportation? More than 1,000 foreign university students have had their visas revoked since January 2025, including those who participated in Palestinian rights protests. The Trump administration has argued that it can detain and deport noncitizens […]
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200 years ago, France extorted Haiti in one of history’s greatest heists – and Haitians want reparations
200 years ago, France extorted Haiti in one of history’s greatest heists – and Haitians want reparations The French government has been accused of stealing $28 billion from Haiti over the past seven decades as part of a debt imposed on the country after its independence. The debt, known as the indemnity, was imposed in […]
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Same-sex marriage is under attack by state lawmakers, emboldened by Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ measures and the Supreme Court’s willingness to overturn precedent
Same-sex marriage is under attack by state lawmakers, emboldened by Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ measures and the Supreme Court’s willingness to overturn precedent Same-sex marriage is facing renewed attacks from state lawmakers, emboldened by Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ measures and the Supreme Court’s willingness to overturn precedent. Despite a decade of increased public support for same-sex marriage (70% approval […]
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