Death and Living in the Face of Empire
September 7, 2021 | Julian Aguon’s ‘The Properties of Perpetual Light’ is a thoughtful meditation on how, to understand problems at the center of a colonial society, we have to look at the margins.
Articles by Phyllis Bennis
The Triumph and Tragedy of the Olympic Refugee Team
August 4, 2021 | It's beautiful that there's an Olympic team for 82 million displaced people. But have we accepted mass displacement as the new normal?
Ben & Jerry’s Is Carrying On a Proud Tradition of Boycotts for Human Rights
August 4, 2021 | From the Boston Tea Party to the Montgomery bus boycott, an ice cream boycott for Palestinian rights fits right in with social movement history.
The Real Danger of Israel’s New Government
June 17, 2021 | Some in Washington may be so glad to be rid of Netanyahu that they’ll welcome his even more hardline successor.
Four Things to Know About Israel’s New ‘Change Coalition’
June 4, 2021 | The new government — if it takes power at all — is united only around ousting Netanyahu. Here’s what that could mean.
What Is Joe Biden’s Israel Policy, Exactly?
May 21, 2021 | The Biden administration thought it could muddle through with the usual pro-Israel platitudes, but rising awareness of Israeli apartheid is making that impossible.
Understanding Israel’s Latest Attack on Gaza — And Who Benefits
May 14, 2021 | Netanyahu’s political troubles — and an arms industry eager to battle test new wares on Gazans — may help explain the latest escalation of violence.
If Impoverished Countries Can Host Millions of Refugees, the U.S. Can Welcome a Few Thousand
April 7, 2021 | The factors that drive displacement are often complex, but welcoming refugees isn't.
With the Election Over, Congress Must Remember the Rest of the World
November 16, 2020 | Even a lame-duck Congress must remember their actions have global consequences too.
The Pentagon Took Money for PPE and Bought Weapons
September 30, 2020 | Make no mistake: The Trump administration’s heartlessness and militarism are costing lives.