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How voter suppression is threatening democracy – and how Gen Z activists are fighting back

Today’s Independence Day is the most patriotic day of the year here in the United States. Americans everywhere will be celebrating with everything from backyard barbecues to parades, and beach parties to red, white, blue, starred and striped outfits. What else is really American? Democracy. Perhaps the strongest pillar...

When you’re Black in France, you’re neither Black enough nor French enough

My French history teacher often said, “There are no races. There is only one race, and it’s the human race.” While this seems like a noble sentiment at first, it’s actually insidious. Sure, it’s idealistic to think that there is only a human race and no other...