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Madeleine Ngo

Former Economic Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Madeleine Ngo

    World Politics
    Germany used to be a champion of open borders in Europe. Not anymore.Germany used to be a champion of open borders in Europe. Not anymore.
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    Under pressure from conservatives, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has agreed to cut down migration to the country.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    “No ghettos in 2030”: Denmark’s controversial plan to get rid of immigrant neighborhoods“No ghettos in 2030”: Denmark’s controversial plan to get rid of immigrant neighborhoods
    World Politics

    Denmark’s low-income immigrant children are being labeled “ghetto” and forced to learn about “Danish values.”

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    López Obrador, a Trump-bashing leftist, won Mexico’s presidency in a landslideLópez Obrador, a Trump-bashing leftist, won Mexico’s presidency in a landslide
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    He has vowed to fight Mexico’s widespread corruption problems, but it won’t be easy.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    The 2018 Mexican election, explainedThe 2018 Mexican election, explained
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    A leftist populist who wants to take a hard stance against Trump is the presidential frontrunner.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    The Netherlands just passed a law banning face veils in public buildingsThe Netherlands just passed a law banning face veils in public buildings
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    The new law criminalizes Muslim women for wearing full-face veils in common public spaces, like schools and hospitals.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    As anti-gay sentiment in Hong Kong grows, LGBTQ children’s books are disappearing from shelvesAs anti-gay sentiment in Hong Kong grows, LGBTQ children’s books are disappearing from shelves
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    Public libraries are moving the books to “closed stacks,” where they can be accessed only upon request.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    Algeria has expelled more than 13,000 migrants and left them stranded in the Sahara DesertAlgeria has expelled more than 13,000 migrants and left them stranded in the Sahara Desert
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    Europe’s attempt to cut down migration to Europe has forced African migrants into bordering countries.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    Turkey’s president just won reelection — and a dangerous set of new powersTurkey’s president just won reelection — and a dangerous set of new powers
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    Erdoğan is now the most powerful president in Turkey’s history.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    Saudi women are now legally able to drive. But women’s rights activists aren’t the ones getting credit.Saudi women are now legally able to drive. But women’s rights activists aren’t the ones getting credit.
    World Politics

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is being hailed as a feminist reformer. He’s not.

    By Madeleine Ngo
    World Politics
    Iranian women watched the World Cup in a stadium for the first time in nearly 40 yearsIranian women watched the World Cup in a stadium for the first time in nearly 40 years
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    But the ban restricting women from attending men’s sporting events is still officially intact.

    By Madeleine Ngo