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What changes do you think President Espriella's leadership could bring to Colombia's future?

An ally of Donald Trump, the new president, whose inauguration is scheduled for Friday, August 7, has pledged budget cuts, a 'moral reconstruction' grounded in Catholicism, and an 'iron fist' against guerrilla groups and drug trafficking

What are the possible effects of changing birthright citizenship rules on families and communities?

President Trump plans to sign two executive orders Thursday seeking to narrow birthright citizenship in several circumstances and intensify the federal crackdown on commercial "birth tourism," Axios has learned. Trump also is seeking to deny birthright citizenship for children born of some foreign diplomatic staff in the U.S. and, potentially, U.S. territories in the future. Why it matters: It's Trump's second attempt to curb birthright citizenship in the U.S. and is sure to be challenged in court as a violation of the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to nearly everyone born in America. The U.S. Supreme Court on June 30 shot down a broader executive order Trump signed on Inauguration Day to deny automatic citizenship to those born of noncitizens in the U.S. Zoom in: Trump's administration argues that the ruling still grants him the authority to limit birthright citizenship under long-standing exceptions recognized by the court. The executive orders apply only to future births tied to four categories: Children born of foreign diplomatic staff working on behalf of another government while in the U.S. The 14th Amendment doesn't confer automatic citizenship to ambassadors' families, and this order would expand that category to other noncitizen employees.Children of people who are classified as alien enemies, including those who belong to federally declared terrorist groups. The 14th Amendment doesn't apply to invading armies, and this designation would expand that category.Those born in U.S. territories — but only if Congress changes the law to end automatic citizenship there. A bill seeking to do that was introduced last month but isn't expected to pass. This would apply most notably to those in Puerto Rico.Children born of mothers who expressly and deceptively enter the U.S. for the sole purpose of having a child here, namely at a birth-tourism center. The order seeks to limit the use of surrogate mothers for this purpose as well. Between the lines: The ad

What are the different views on how protests can influence government decisions in India?

What impact could William Lawrence's primary win have on the future of political balance in Michigan?

William Lawrence, a progressive insurgent, upset the Democratic establishment Tuesday to win the tense primary to run against Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI), possibly thwarting one of the top pickup opportunities for Democrats in November. Lawrence led with a plurality of the vote in the three-way field, 43%, when the Associated Press called the race at […]

What are the potential effects of accessing unredacted Epstein files on state investigations and public trust in government?

What does Abdul El-Sayed's win mean for our community and its future?

Olivia Reingold and Eli Lake unpack the forces behind his Senate primary win—from the grassroots movement that delivered the victory to the broader political realignment it represents

What should be done to improve the treatment of people in ICE custody to prevent deaths and support families affected?

Anger is growing after a 41-year-old Salvadoran man named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died at an ICE detention centre

How should we decide who gets power in our communities to ensure safety and fairness for everyone?

I’m looking around the world right now, and what I see isn’t all bad. In fact, there are lots of

What steps can Lebanon take to ensure justice for the victims of the Beirut port blast?

Six years after the explosion, the domestic investigation is complete, but an indictment is yet to be issued

What are the different ways centrists and progressives can shape the future of the Democratic Party in Michigan?

In this key swing state in the northern United States, Tuesday's Democratic Senate primary pits a centrist who supports Israel against a more radical candidate who has criticized Israeli policy. The race encapsulates the strategic debates currently animating the party

What are the possible impacts of Aung San Suu Kyi's meeting with the Red Cross on Myanmar's political situation?

The Myanmar government also released photographs of Aung San Suu Kyi, however, the location and date of the images have not been independently verified

What are the possible effects of a formal agreement between BN and PN on future elections in Malaysia?

Analysts say the supermajority win by Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional in Negeri Sembilan could prompt the two former rivals to deepen their partnership