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Americas
Free Speech Under Fire in Bukele’s El Salvador
Feb 2, 2024 President Nayib Bukele’s slide toward authoritarianism has culminated in an unconstitutional reelection bid. His consolidation of power has cracked down on independent press.
Military
The Crimes and Dangers of Elliott Abrams
Jul 19, 2023 Elliot Abrams is a war criminal. His nomination to the Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy must be blocked.
Photo Essay
El Salvador Under the Gun
Dec 30, 2022 In this photo gallery, Neil Brandvold gives the viewer a glimpse of what life is like today in Nayib Bukele’s El Salvador.
Opinion
El Salvador’s Champion
Dec 30, 2022 President Nayib Bukele says he has defeated El Salvador’s gangs and brought peace to the nation. But the reality is more complex.
Chris Hedges: Electoralism Won’t Save Us
Dec 2, 2019 In a new interview with "The Empire Files," the Truthdig columnist admits, "We're in a very, very serious moment in American history."
Bernie Sanders Calls to Break Up ICE
Nov 7, 2019 The Vermont senator pledges to address the root causes of mass immigration, with the aim of creating a "welcoming and safe nation for all."
U.S., El Salvador Set to Sign Asylum Deal
Sep 20, 2019 The pact could let migrants from third countries find refuge in El Salvador, though many Salvadorans are fleeing their land to seek asylum here.
The Supreme Court’s Asylum Ruling Is Incomprehensible
Sep 13, 2019 Immigration experts Laura Carlsen and Matt Cameron dissect a new decision upholding an effective ban on refugees from Central America.
Is the U.S. Government Falsifying Evidence Against Migrants?
Aug 13, 2019 Laura Peña once served as an attorney for ICE. A family separation case has upended everything she thought she knew about the agency.
Trump Expands Fast-Track Deportation Authority Across U.S.
Jul 22, 2019 The policy would apply to those in the U.S. illegally under two years; they might be deported without a hearing.
