Author: Alexander Bell
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Cuban Journalist Forced to Choose Exile Over Prison Finds New Life in Spain
Abraham Jiménez Enoa faced a difficult decision in late 2021: go to prison or go into exile. He chose the latter, but as a Cuban passport holder, his options were limited. Nicaragua, Russia, and a few other countries were his only choices. Fortunately, Jiménez Enoa’s girlfriend found a job in Spain, and he was able…
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Senators Discuss the Future of U.S.-Indian Relations Ahead of Modi’s State Visit
Senators John Cornyn (R., Texas) and Mark Warner (D., Va.) spoke at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday about the prospects of U.S.–Indian relations ahead of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s state visit next week. The senators see a common adversary in China as a potential driver for bringing the countries closer together. Warner…
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Should Schools Allow Students to Compete Based on Gender Identity in Sports?
As schools across the country close out one calendar year and prepare for the next, state legislatures are grappling with a question that will have repercussions both inside and outside school walls: Should schools keep sports separate by biological sex or allow students to compete based on their gender identity? Currently, 22 states (most recently,…
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Gallup Survey Shows Americans’ Views on Abortion Less Supportive Than After Dobbs Leak, But More Supportive Than Before
Gallup, a reputable organization that has been tracking American views on abortion since 1975, provides valuable insights into this contentious issue. According to their latest survey conducted in May, Americans are less supportive of the right to abortion than they were after the Dobbs leak in May 2022, but more supportive than they had been…