Eve Fairbanks

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The deadly disease puts a moral onus on us to care for others—a reminder that, for better or worse, we are all connected.

An energized resistance movement brought down Jacob Zuma, the postapartheid demagogue. But was democracy saved?

If soccer is a window into human nature, why is it so hard to apply its insights to everyday life?

The legendary journalist’s wounded response to accusations of sexual harassment reveals a lot about who is entitled to power.

On the strange afterlife of a figure who embodied post-apartheid South Africa’s contradictions and failings

Marco Rubio’s response to the Parkland shooting reveals the ways in which the selling of ideas has superseded the ideas themselves.

Eight essays from women in policy, public affairs, and media

He spoke truth to power, and legalized marijuana and abortion. So why are Uruguay's progressives so disappointed?

A former apartheid leader is seeking redemption—by washing the feet of those he wronged

To understand his defense, you need to understand South Africa

But there are better reasons not to axe the program

Is he responsible for South Africa's leadership crisis?

Al Shabab attacked the perfect symbol of Kenya's rise

How will history judge the world's favorite saint?

A mine massacre and the fight for South Africa's future