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July 2, 2026
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Cuba at a Breaking Point: Why This Moment Requires Holding the Line On Human Rights
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Democratic governments should support Cubans’ fundamental rights—or risk allowing the country’s repressive regime to adapt and survive while the Cuban people remain in dire straits.

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The US-Iran MOU as currently formulated is likely to deepen repression for the Iranian people. The US can still shape an agreement that strengthens the people of Iran rather than the institutions that have oppressed them

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June 25, 2026
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As the United States Turns 250, Americans Must Stand Up for Democracy and Freedom
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As the United States turns 250, the success of the American experiment is contingent upon renewal and the willingness of elected officials and ordinary people to stand up for democracy, writes Freedom House CEO Jamie Fly. 

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June 10, 2026
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There should be no normalization of US-Georgia relations until Georgian authorities release those detained or imprisoned for exercising their fundamental freedoms.

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April 23, 2026
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Beyond Maduro: Building a Sustainable Democratic Transition in Venezuela
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Nicolás Maduro’s removal offers a unique opportunity for a democratic transition in Venezuela. The United States and other democracies should support the Venezuelan people in their demands for truth, justice, accountability, and free elections.

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