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Tara D. Sonenshine, Opinion Contributor

Tara D. Sonenshine, Opinion Contributor

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Why Israel is dominating the news  

In a deeply polarized nation, violence makes news.

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Tara D. Sonenshine, Opinion Contributor

The United Nations is in the hot seat 

Caught in the crossfire of all the conflicts swirling around the world right now is one organization: the United Nations.

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Red alert: Iran’s drone attack sets off red lines worldwide 

This is an extraordinary overt operation from Teheran. 

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How Russia and China are ridiculing America

China has now followed Russia’s lead on propaganda — especially when it comes to portraying America as the land of evil.

10.04.2024 5

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Why are Americans so unhappy? 

Unhappiness is both a political state and a mental health crisis, although we rarely see them as interrelated. 

02.04.2024 30

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Happy 75th birthday, NATO — and many more 

In a world of conflict, violence and terrorism, we need nations to stand together. 

28.03.2024 10

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A triple threat in the Middle East: Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis 

In the Middle East, we are facing a triple threat from increasingly sophisticated groups that are rising in power and reach, acting as proxies for...

21.03.2024 5

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Schumer discusses pathway to peace and achieving two-state solution: Watch live

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is expected to deliver an address Thursday morning on the Senate floor regarding potential pathways...

14.03.2024 10

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Senate panel considers 32-hour work week: Watch live

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions is slated to hold a hearing Thursday morning regarding a standard 32-hour work week....

14.03.2024 10

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How do we solve a problem like China? 

China is critical to America and the world economy and security; yet Chinese advances in biotechnology, robotics, artificial intelligence and data are...

14.03.2024 8

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The State of the Union is divided, but there’s one place Biden can find middle ground 

Civics education is a crisis we can fix. 

07.03.2024 10

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Qatar: A little country with a big diplomatic presence  

As we await the release of more hostages from Gaza, all eyes are on Qatar — a small nation with a big role in global affairs.   

29.02.2024 4

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Biden and Bibi: A relationship in trouble 

These men have known each for decades. But long histories do not ensure lasting ties. And politics have a way of changing things. 

22.02.2024 6

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Republicans would be wise to remember: One must be intelligent when handling intelligence 

Single members of Congress with random bits of information don’t count as intelligence reporting — it’s just gossip with bad consequences. 

16.02.2024 30

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Russia is watching America’s fight over Ukraine and NATO 

America is sending terribly mixed signals about democracy.

15.02.2024 10

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Are Americans willing to pay the price of freedom in 2024? 

The Statue of Liberty stands proudly in New York’s Harbor. A gift from France in 1886, she symbolizes freedom and democracy. But even Lady Liberty...

08.02.2024 5

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When governments invade women’s privacy

The decision to get pregnant and how to handle pregnancy is an individual’s choice, or at least it should be.

01.02.2024 10

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Amid border battles, we must remember: Mexico is not our enemy 

It is in our best interest to help Mexico reach its potential. 

25.01.2024 3

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The disappearing act of the secretary of Defense, and why it matters 

This story is important for three reasons.

11.01.2024 2

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Immigration lessons from abroad — the US isn’t the only one tightening its borders 

In a new political year with elections upon us, there is no escaping this hot-button issue.

04.01.2024 10

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Staying hopeful for 2024 

Despite all the negative events that happened in 2023, there are reasons to feel hopeful for 2024. 

28.12.2023 5

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The invisible enemy in Ukraine? Superbugs  

Like so many transnational threats today, diseases are hard to contain. 

21.12.2023 3

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The world is at war — and America is exhausted  

Many things are wearing out Americans these days, from security anxieties to real-world conflicts.   German and Dutch authorities just foiled a major...

15.12.2023 3

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An unseen tragedy of war

Israel has begun preparations to flood the tunnels, knowing that the environmental impact could be felt for years.

09.12.2023 5

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When civilians pay the ultimate price in war 

What are the ways nations can limit the number of innocent people harmed or killed during conflict? Is it even possible, in a situation where the...

30.11.2023 7

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Media is meant to inform, but is it stoking the flames of war in the Middle East? 

But there is a hidden danger in overcovering this story — especially when it comes to shining a light on extremism and terrorism. 

09.11.2023 5

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Fueling the conflict in the Middle East 

Fuel has emerged again as among the most contested issues in the war between Israel and Gaza

02.11.2023 4

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From personal memory to national history — how the stories we tell shape our world 

We all have memories, be it as individuals or as nations. But memory has the power to both unite and divide.

26.10.2023 4

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In the fog of war: Journalism’s fight to shine light into darkness 

Covering war is not only hard — it can be deadly. 

19.10.2023 2

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A time for prayer, a time for peace 

With all due respect for differing ideologies, religious divides, historic grievances, and the endless blame game that defines conflict, this is a...

12.10.2023 3

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The forgotten legacy of Jimmy Carter 

It is not too late the heed the warnings of our former president and get serious about our climate.

05.10.2023 2

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The battle over borders and why they remain important today 

The benefits of borders have traditionally been argued to be stability and governance. But it means someone is in control.

28.09.2023 2

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Despite threat of shutdown, Congress cannot afford to give up on Ukraine 

Congress should realize how dangerous a disruption in U.S. assistance to Ukraine right now would be, in lives and treasure. 

21.09.2023 2

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Watch live: Judge convenes hearing on requests in Georgia elections case 

The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against former President Trump and 18 other defendants is set to holding a hearing...

14.09.2023 2

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‘Back to school’ has new dangers for students this year

In the United States, routine anxiety and nervousness about returning to classrooms is compounded by a new list of worries: heat, COVID and school...

14.09.2023 3

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9/11 families deserve a verdict, not a plea deal — and America does, too

Memorials, museums and tributes are important national expressions. But the trauma of 9/11 is unlike other tragedies. For the families and the...

07.09.2023 2

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