Mesoscale News with Rebekah Jones

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Why Americans Must Speak Up for Gaza, South Sudan, and the Congo—Even as Democracy Falters at Home

A moral commentary on my news feature from earlier today

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Aug 20, 2025
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The Shrinking Gaze

I published an article earlier today about some of the most critical crises in the world. I received several comments asking me why I talked so much about crises overseas when American itself is unraveling.

In an era when American democracy itself seems fragile — wh…

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