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Enslaved Abroad, Oppressed at Home

Although many people in Bangladesh would deny it, we practice our own form of slavery. comment icon Comments

Jan Bajtlik
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Europe’s Ambitious Climate Goal

A plan to steeply cut greenhouse gas emissions is an important step forward and a signal to other nations to set some aggressive goals of their own. comment icon Comments

FRANK BRUNI

Toward Better Teachers

In a new book and an interview, the former head of the nation’s largest school system confronts teacher performance. comment icon Comments

THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN

ISIS and Vietnam

There are parallels between the war in Vietnam and the conflict now in Iraq and Syria that haven’t been fully explored. comment icon Comments

MURITHI MUTIGA

Ending ‘Poorism’ in Kenya

Poverty tourism has many critics, but people like the rapper Octopizzo insist that it has positive aspects.

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Taking Back Hong Kong's Future

The young protesters want what everybody else in an advanced society seems to have: a say in how we are governed.

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The Persecution of the Rohingya

Myanmar's government is waging a brutal campaign to expel the Muslim minority.

THOMAS B. EDSALL

Nothing in Moderation

What if ordinary voters are even more extreme in their views than members of Congress? comment icon Comments

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It’s Game Over for ‘Gamers’

Gaming offers a wonderful variety of experience to a diverse audience. It’s no longer just a boys’ club. comment icon Comments

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The Dangers of Quarantines

Policies that will reduce the chances of recruiting volunteers — without actually protecting the public — will only make the Ebola crisis worse. comment icon Comments

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A Town Shouldn’t Fight the Islamic State Alone

A commander of the resistance in Kobani, Syria, on what the town needs in order to fend off an assault by militants.

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Weak Oversight, Deadly Cars

When an auto safety regulator doesn’t know he has subpoena power, consumers are in peril. comment icon Comments

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Bullies Outside the Classroom

Should schools regulate the off-campus, online behavior of their students?

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London’s Housing Boom

The old East End has had such a glittering makeover that only the glitterati can afford it. comment icon Comments

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Can You Expect Comity or Conflict in a Republican-Controlled Senate?

If Mitch McConnell becomes Senate majority leader, options include deal making or more dysfunction.

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Political Infections

Brooks and Collins on conflicting responses to Ebola, the meaning of the midterms and the pleasure of voting for effective crooks.

JULIA BAIRD

How We Misread Renée’s Face

The actress's new look has received merciless scrutiny. But beauty resides in charm, not physical features. comment icon Comments

Patrick Chappatte

Britain’s Big Europe Bill

Patrick Chappatte

The European Union has threatened to fine Britain unless it pays a bill for £1.7 billion ($2.7 billion).

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‘San Quentin’s Giants’

At one of California’s most notorious prisons, baseball teams take the field. comment icon Comments

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