Month: February 2026

Claudia Sheinbaum’s Mexico: Social Reform, Sovereignty, and Regional Power

February 25, 2026 Ellen Mass

By Ellen Mass In 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was popularly elected President of Mexico, becoming the first woman to hold the office. By 2026, she had been recognized internationally — named among the world’s most popular leaders by Forbes and one of the most stylish woman […]

The Ukraine war must end and it must end now!

February 18, 2026 Paul Shannon

by Paul Shannon On February 24 we mourn the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine War. Several weeks earlier, on February 5, we also marked the expiration of the New Start Treaty – the last remaining nuclear weapons agreement. The conflict continues to take thousands of […]

Celebrating Black History Month in 2026

February 18, 2026 Rosemary Kean

by Rosemary Kean The observance and celebration of Black History Month in 2026 has a special significance for at least two reasons. First is the fact that this year is the 100th anniversary of the tradition of raising up Black history in the month of […]

4th Anniversary of Ukraine War: How Did We Get Here?

February 11, 2026 Abigail Greenblatt

by Abigail Greenblatt As February 24th approaches, so does the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine. What Russian forces intended to be a swift invasion has become a grinding conflict claiming hundreds of thousands of lives on both sides. As the EU doubles down […]

Report from Havana

February 11, 2026 Merri Ansara

By Merri Ansara Many people in Cuba are living with the kind of fear that I can imagine many undocumented or partially documented residents in the US are experiencing—they have no idea when or how Trump is going to come after them, what their future […]

Governor Healey Set Limits on ICE — The PROTECT Act Would Make Those Limits Law

February 11, 2026 Brian Garvey

by Brian Garvey Governor Maura Healey has taken meaningful steps to limit the role of federal immigration enforcement in Massachusetts. Through executive orders and administrative guidance, her administration has drawn clearer lines between state institutions and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland […]

The PROTECT Act

February 9, 2026 Cambel Shim

The PROTECT Act (HD.5608), or “An act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents,” is sponsored by Reps. Vargas and Garcia. The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. As the climate surrounding the issue […]