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Tobias Lentz

Tobias Lentz
MA candidate in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism at The New School for Social Research
Democracy

A Fragile Hope for Democracy in Thailand

An election in May has put the Thai King, the government, and the constitution under pressure. But can the opposition win?

March 29, 2023 • by Tobias Lentz
The May election will be a pivotal moment for Thailand’s democratic future....

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A Fragile Hope for Democracy in Thailand
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When the World Abandoned the Cambodian Refugees

An interview with author James Taing about his father’s escape from the Cambodian genocide

March 22, 2023 • by Tobias Lentz and James Taing
I think in today's world where everyone has an immigration problem, we need to make sure we are not repeating the same mistakes....

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When the World Abandoned the Cambodian Refugees
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