In post-coup Zimbabwe, COVID-19 cases are rising along with political repression. Here’s how you can help.
COVID-19, Hunger, and State Violence Are on the Rise in Zimbabwe
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COVID-19 Is Widening Educational Inequalities for Children Around the World
In poor and developing countries, school closures can have a devastating impact on children.
Trump and the Troops
The alternative to Trump is not the glorification of military service. It’s promoting the kind of service that gets fewer people killed.
COVID-19 and the End of Autocrats
The outbreak of COVID-19 initially looked like a gift to autocrats around the world — until they botched it.
How the U.S. Can Support Developing Countries Fighting COVID — for $0
Nigeria has 200 million people, a burgeoning COVID-19 crisis, and poor health infrastructure. Congress needs to act.
China and the United States: The 21st Century’s ‘Great Game’
For China, the global war for influence is about trading partners. For the U.S., it could mean something more volatile.
The Backstory to Portland? Two Decades of ‘Homeland Security’
The repression we saw in Portland wasn’t new — only the targets were.
COVID-19 Is a Huge Threat to Stability in Africa
Ongoing conflicts — including U.S. “counterterrorism” operations — combined with escalating poverty and repression could amplify the pandemic’s social cost.
The World is in Crisis. We Need a Global Green New Deal.
The rules of the global economy have created climate change, inequality, and deep vulnerability. But rules can change.
LGBTQ Inequality and Vulnerability in the Pandemic
Around the world, LGBTQ people are more vulnerable to the pandemic — especially where their status intersects with poverty.