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Trump flip on separation policy underscores ‘chaos’ in immigration reform
The issue of immigration surfaces sharp political divides. But dismay over the handling of children at the US-Mexican border has disrupted the usual party lines.
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US exits UN rights body: principled move – or another retreat?
Under President Trump, the US has backed away from global institutions and agreements. Now its exit from the Human Rights Council, critics say, has deprived the group of a voice for needed reforms.
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How a mining case in Sierra Leone may be resizing the arm of the law
Pursuing justice can be hardest when cases cross international boundaries. But something as simple as a plane ticket may help establish new precedents.
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In wave of new cities, promise and pitfalls for black middle class
Often, newly formed cities are largely white and more affluent than the surrounding county. Stonecrest, near Atlanta, is part of a modest countertrend, as communities of color aspire to control their destiny.
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eSwazi? North Macedonia? Renamed countries try to ‘clean the slate.’
On the rare occasion that a country changes its name, its leaders frequently cite a storied past. But their choices say just as much about the present – and the future they envision.
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June 20, 2018
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Young Nigerians choose to fight Boko Haram with books
As Boko Haram’s war against education grinds into its 10th year, a quiet counterinsurgency is also building strength. It’s a fight with unlikely front lines.
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Fathers helping fathers, so kids can thrive
Men may come into fatherhood programs feeling like unappreciated “cash registers,” but the idea is to have them leave better equipped to play a unique, essential role in their children’s lives.
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China's forced evictions: One migrant family's story
Although migrants have been important contributors to Beijing’s economic growth, they have also placed a considerable burden on its infrastructure and public services. Over the past three years, officials have embarked on an aggressive campaign to limit their numbers.
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How a global crusade is working to save the improbable reef of Cartagena
A coral reef is thriving mysteriously beneath a busy shipping zone in Colombia. The secrets of its resilience could help protect other vulnerable reefs, scientists say.
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Taking the Hill: Why more veterans are running for Congress
A wave of vets-turned-candidates are vowing to temper the culture of tribalism with a greater spirit of bipartisanship.
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Polar power play: Who will prevail at the rooftop of the world?
The world’s superpowers rush to exploit the Arctic as the sea ice melts.
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