Why Is Colombia’s President Working Against a Landmark Peace Deal With the FARC Guerrillas?
Colombia's new president, Ivan Duque, wants to weaken the deal, which he sees as "too lenient" on the fighters who once terrorized the country.
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Viewfinder: Activists Push for Congress to Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Trump
A woman holds a sign during a press conference where activists delivered a computer flash drive with 10 million signatures calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Political Passion Inspires Trust—Even From Opponents
New research finds that your peers—including your opponents—will respect your integrity if you speak emphatically about the social issues that matter to you.
Viewfinder: Political and Social Crisis in Venezuela
A student standing in a tree displays a Venezuelan flag during a rally in support of opposition leader Juan Guaidó on May 2nd, 2019, in Caracas, Venezuela.
Inside the Political Fight Over How to Handle California’s Housing Crisis
From Sonoma to San Diego, the state faces a massive affordability crisis; across the political gradient, few residents disagree on that, even if they don't see eye to eye on how to solve it.
What to Make of the Iranian Revolution 40 Years Later
As relations between the U.S. and Iran grow increasingly fraught, looking back at one of the watershed moments in the countries shared history.
Viewfinder: The Thai Prime Minister Visits a Construction Site Ahead of Elections
Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha visits the construction site for the Bang Sue Central Station, the site of Bangkok's new railway transport hub, on March 20th, 2019, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Another Abortion Fight Looms Over the Texas Legislature
Despite signals that lawmakers wanted to focus on bipartisan issues after a contentious mid-term election, three divisive abortion bills have been proposed.
What If the Future Were Delightful?
Two new books argue for the virtues of pleasure—as an end in itself, but also as a political tool.
Women Presidents Are Judged More Harshly
Sexism doesn't stop once a woman gets into the nation's highest office, according to new research.