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Vietnam arrested a trade reformer. Why this is worrisome.
Vietnam is pressing the United States to overturn its designation as a nonmarket economy, but its record on labor rights should give pause.
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Iran has lost its president. Its people need to regain their freedom.
A change of direction in the aftermath of Ebrahim Raisi’s death is unlikely, but change is what Iran needs.
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Germany’s past just might hold the keys to America’s future
Checking corporate power doesn’t have to make for a weak economy.
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Gen Z is not going to save the left
Plus: Alito’s upside-down flag. Muslims consider going all-in for Trump. Israel and human rights.
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What is the best we can hope for in Ukraine? I’m answering your questions.
David's live chat with readers starts at 12 p.m. ET on Monday. Submit your questions now.
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Young voters aren’t as liberal as you think
Discontent among young voters might deny Democrats what they need to hold the White House and Senate.
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If Biden thinks Israel’s liberals are doves, he’s dreaming
Prominent progressive Yair Golan says Netanyahu is a “coward” for not taking out Hamas earlier.
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I created the Leahy law. It should be applied to Israel.
Requiring Israel to respect human rights does not imply “moral equivalence” with Hamas
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As China ramps up disinformation, the U.S. is far too vulnerable
Russia was the early leader in election interference, but Beijing might be catching up.
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Meeting between Trump ‘envoy’ and Arab American activists should worry Biden
At a meeting in Michigan, an “envoy” will pitch disaffected Arab American leaders on backing Trump outright.
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I’m a photojournalist. ‘Civil War’ gets war photography dangerously wrong.
In Alex Garland’s film, war photographers are just there to compete for the bloodiest shot.
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In Europe, politicians eye Gen Z — to fight
For decades conscription has been shrinking in Europe. That might now be changing as the threat from Moscow mounts.
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J. Cole won the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef
The hip-hop industry can learn a lot from J. Cole’s apology.
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Ban cellphones in schools? Teachers and a student weigh in.
Two teachers feel relief, but a student says they’re not the real problem. Plus, progress on sports betting should be celebrated.
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The problem with diversity statements — and what to do about them
For teaching positions across the country, candidates must increasingly submit diversity statements as a condition for hiring. Too often, this has led to self-censorship and ideological policing.
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Sam Alito’s flag flew upside down. Are his ethics?
Justice Alito’s wife hoisted a “Stop the Steal” flag after Jan 6. Should her husband recuse himself now?
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