Laszlo Bartus

In Hungary Elections, Magyar Won While Orbán Was Saved

Viktor Orbán did not relinquish power after losing elections in Hungary because he could not hold on to it, but because in the long run he gains from it.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is America’s Gulag

Alligator Alcatraz, in Florida's Everglades National Park, is set to become the most inhumane prison in the world.

Orbán’s Hungary a ‘Glaring Red Flag’ for Trump’s America

Hungary, long a bastion of right-wing fever dreams and the inspiration for Trump’s own playbook, paints a bleak portrait of a future America under Trump.

José se ha ido

José era mi amigo. Él conocía a mi familia y yo conocía la suya. Ahora se ha ido y Estados Unidos es más pobre por ello.

Jose is Gone

Jose was my friend. He knew my family, and I knew his. Now he is gone, and America is poorer for it.

ICE Raids Target Home of Pro-Immigrant Activists in Ventura

Agents entered the home of Laura Valdez and her son, Leo Martinez, at 3 AM on the night of May 13. Both are members of a local rapid response network.

A Conversation with Author Curtis Chin — Who Gets to Belong in America?

Just Live | Curtis Chin discusses identity, belonging, and growing up Chinese American in Detroit amid racial tensions and the legacy of Vincent Chin.

Why California’s Media Coalition Must Stand United for the Civic Media Program

What makes a news outlet worthy of investment? This question sits at the heart of a growing debate around California's $20 million Civic Media Program.

Muslim Community Mourns Horrific Shooting at San Diego Mosque

Muslim Americans are once again grappling with a wave of anti-Islamic hate speech and violence. Community leaders say politicians and social media are fomenting the hate.