...ruthlessly obedient to their idea of fair play. ― Philip Roth, The Plot Against America


[W]hen he was bullied by superior forces that he deemed corrupt it was his nature not to yield--in this instance, to resist either running away ... or bowing to ... directive that was patently unjust. There were two types of strong men: those like Uncle Monty And Abe Steinheim, remorseless about their making money, and those like my father, ruthlessly obedient to their idea of fair play.” 
― Philip Roth, The Plot Against America







POLITICS

PARTY INSTABILITY: WHY AMERICAN POLITICS FEELS BROKEN

Political gridlock blocks infrastructure progress and costs our economy

Trial by Fire: Donald J. Trump vs. Democracy

If Trump Weren’t President, He Would Already Be Charged




ALT RIGHT
Far-Right Smear Merchants Try to Slime Pete Buttigieg with Bogus Sex Assault Claim

The extreme right international movement gets ready to fight its next battle in Spain

Why Conservatives Keep Getting Anti-Semitism Wrong

Socialists Won the Spanish Election, But the Right-Wing Vox Party Gained in Popularity



UNITED NATIONS  


One million species threatened with extinction because of humans

Ethnic attacks in Mali killed 18 civilians this week: peacekeeping mission

Mali village assault carries features of hunter groups attacks: UN

Antigua-Barbuda, UN and Norway join forces to beat plastic pollution




REFUGEES

Venezuelan children in Colombia need humanitarian assistance, warns UNICEF

Fatal Floods in Syria’s Atmah Refugee Camp

Report: Trump Considering Deporting Refugees Who Use Medicaid

Caritas Bulgaria: 'may the Pope's visit open our hearts'


FAMILY

Family of slain UNC Charlotte student: We're 'beyond proud' of his actions






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AUSTRALIA





HONDURAS







SOUTH AFRICA







ISRAEL






ROMANTIC VACATION DESTINATIONS



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