Hay esperanza. Holding out hope for U.S. “Dreamers”
José crossed into Texas from Mexico when he was five. The chances of this “dreamer” staying in the U.S. — the only country he knows — are now in doubt.
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Sí, se puede: Finding the Purpose of Protest
The 2016 U.S. election was a wake up call for many young Americans who, like me, had limited their political participation to voting in presidential elections.
Read moreCan North Korea’s military strategy succeed?
North Korea has drawn international opprobrium with its nuclear and missile tests. Can its leader, Kim Jong-un, win the respect for his nation he craves?
Read moreAmerica’s problems coping with racists
Who would have thought seven decades ago that a German chancellor would rebuke a U.S. American president for failing to condemn racists and neo-Nazis?
Read more“Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right”
The last thing China needs is a military and trade crisis. But with mercurial leaders in both North Korea and the United States, it might not have a choice.
Read moreBoxing: Celebrity, showbiz and money
An undefeated world boxing champ takes on an untested opponent. Yawn, right? Hardly. Mayweather vs McGregor is sheer showbusiness.
Read more“Victory” could be elusive for Trump in Afghanistan
Afghanistan will likely frustrate U.S. President Donald Trump, whose “new” strategy to achieve victory there sounds all too familiar.
Read moreU.S. image sinks in much of the world, Pew says
Data from a respected U.S. polling center underscores a dramatic deterioration in foreign opinion of the United States since Donald Trump became president.
Read moreWhat do U.S. sanctions mean for Russia and the West?
New U.S. sanctions on Russia might look like just another diplomatic move following Russia’s annexation of Crimea. But they could have dire consequences.
Read moreTo veil or not to veil? A dilemma for Muslims in France, US
France takes a stricter stance towards the Islamic veil than the U.S. Yet despite legal protections, Muslim women still face discrimination in the U.S.
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