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China: The Growing Problem of Poverty among Older Americans

Robin Koerner - October 6, 2023. Published in Guangming Daily

Structural inequality in U.S. society has increased, making poverty among older people more difficult to address.

France: Americans Without Jobs and Without Protection

Robin Koerner - April 16, 2020. Published in Libération

The U.S. mentality does not focus on protecting jobs: in times of crisis, you lay people off.

Netherlands: Trump’s Bluffing Does Not Help Anymore

Robin Koerner - April 3, 2020. Published in Trouw

Now that the death toll in the U.S. due to the coronavirus has risen to almost 1,000, even President Donald Trump must face facts: The epidemic will hit the country hard.

Canada: Signs of Moderation?

Robin Koerner - March 14, 2017. Published in Le Devoir

At bottom, Trump's speech was still steeped in salvation by protectionism.

Nicaragua: The Differences between Democrats and Republicans

Robin Koerner - May 21, 2015. Published in El Nuevo Diario

Cuba: Israel, Nazis and the Blockade Against Cuba

Robin Koerner - November 1, 2014. Published in Ahora

If you are a U.S. citizen and want to live in Cuba, the United States treats you worse than a Nazi.

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