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Living History
The Next High Crime

Trump was always going to commit another impeachable offense. Trump is always going to commit another impeachable offense.

The Fight Over Facial Recognition Tech
Facing Big Brother’s Stare

Bipartisan concern over facial recognition is mounting. That’s a good thing.

Trump & Freedom of Expression
Repression Is Contagious

On freedom of expression, leadership matters and bad behavior acts like a virus. Political actors look at their neighbors and act accordingly.

After the Midterms
America, Heal Thyself

Protecting one of the most important ways Americans express themselves: the vote.

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Where is Ilham Tohti?
The Courage of the Powerless versus the Craven Behemoth

Google’s newfound moral flexibility has real, tangible costs.

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Living History
John McCain Speaks to the Ages

The Senator’s parting words bring to mind famous farewells, invoking values we all should live by.

Living History
A Turbulent Century in the Heart of Europe

An American son of asylum seekers turned Ambassador captures the essence of the American idea in a riveting new history.

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Diplomacy and Human Rights
Swagger Is as Swagger Does

If Secretary Pompeo wants to get the State Department’s swagger back, he could start by reaffirming our commitment to human rights—especially to Vladimir Putin.

Sovereign Confusion
The World Is Still a Dangerous Place

The UN is flawed. It’s also where governments go to do diplomacy

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The Alt-Ostrich Movement

Informed judgment is so rare in Washington there is a prize for it.

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