Iraq, Ukraine, and a World Without Accountability
March 29, 2023 | If the U.S. wants the ICC to prosecute Russia for its many crimes in Ukraine, Washington should join the court too — and receive its judgment.
Articles by Farrah Hassen
U.S. Sanctions Are Hurting Syrians
February 22, 2023 | After 12 years of war, it’s clear that blanket sanctions have hurt only innocent Syrians — not Assad or his enablers. We need a new approach.
Beyond the ‘Border Crisis’
January 24, 2023 | Reducing a humanitarian crisis to an issue of “border security” puts real solutions out of reach.
A Year of Global Displacement
December 14, 2022 | This year’s record-breaking global displacement crisis calls for immigration policies that reflect our humanity, not cruelty.
End the Collective Punishment of Afghans
August 24, 2022 | With innocent Afghans impoverished and starving, the U.S. must return money that’s rightfully theirs.
President Biden Must Commit to Ending the War in Yemen
July 13, 2022 | Biden once said the U.S. should never “check its principles at the door just to buy oil or sell weapons.” He should take his own advice.
ICE Probably Spied on You
May 20, 2022 | A new investigation reveals the immigration agency has collected data on most Americans. It’s the latest case in a worrying trend.
How the U.S. Can Help Get Justice for Ukrainians
April 20, 2022 | If we want the International Criminal Court to investigate Russia, we need to stop undermining it ourselves.
11 Years of War in Syria
March 16, 2022 | What started as an anti-authoritarian uprising became a brutal international proxy war. However many years pass, the solution remains the same.
Gitmo’s Shameful Twentieth Anniversary
January 19, 2022 | It is time for President Biden to turn the page once and for all on this sordid chapter in our nation’s history.