This weekend, police in Hong Kong responded to a peaceful pro-democracy sit-in by students in the city’s Central district with tear gas and pepper spray. Widespread outrage over the police response magnified the protest, which has now spread out to other densely populated parts of the city.
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Dispatch
The Aftermath of China’s Comedy Crackdown
Standup flourished during the pandemic. Now performers fear the state—and audience members.
By Chang Che
The Political Scene Podcast
Should Big Tech Stop Moderating Content?
We know that social media breeds propaganda, misinformation, and feelings of isolation among users, especially children. How do we resist its effects without encroaching on civil liberties?
Daily Comment
Are Gangs About to Take Over Haiti?
The nation remains in chaos after the unelected Prime Minister said that he would step down, as violence and famine threaten the population.
By Jon Lee Anderson
Letter from Mexico
Forty-three Mexican Students Went Missing. What Really Happened to Them?
One night in 2014, a group of young men from a rural teachers’ college vanished. Since then, their families have fought for answers.
By Alma Guillermoprieto