Latin America is part of the Americas. Let’s begin by acknowledging that. Unfortunately, it has often been treated as the forgotten backyard of the United States. The history of this region, marked by U.S. intervention and exploitation, is extensive. Many interventions have focused on extracting resources, benefiting foreign interests while offering little to local governments—except … Continue reading Why Invading Venezuela Matters
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The Economic Cost of Racism: Power, Division, and the Unseen Hand of Government
Yes, there is a huge part of the economy fueled by racism — and not in a good way. There are two main ways societies have tried to eliminate racism. Let’s look briefly at history, not to go deep, but to observe what’s worked and what hasn’t. 1. The Spanish Model: Assimilation If you travel … Continue reading The Economic Cost of Racism: Power, Division, and the Unseen Hand of Government
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