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His most recent column, published Aug. 3, ran with the headline: “The Government of Guatemala Violates the Human Rights of Migrants.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 15, 2019

On his report card, she wrote of Ray, “Attitude toward regulations: Violates all of them. Appearance: Repulsive.”

From The New Yorker • Jul. 22, 2019