Progressive Jewish groups are rising to criticize the Israeli occupation and fight fundamentalism in both Israel and the West.
Who’s a ‘Bad Jew’?
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Democracy & Governance
Trump’s Worst Collusion Isn’t With Russia — It’s With Corporations
The billionaires who backed Trump are making out a lot better than Putin.
Deadly Words: The Spike in Killings of Mexican Journalists
Mexico is the third deadliest place in the world to do journalism — and the U.S. is making things worse.
A Bipartisan Vote to Put the Brakes on War
By putting such a sinister face on it, Trump might have finally inspired lawmakers to rein in America’s post-9/11 war machine.
‘RussiaGate’ Alone Isn’t Going to Put Progressives Back in Power
Progressives have to devise a comprehensive alternative that responds to both the challenge of Russia and the failures of liberalism.
The Supreme Court’s ‘Muslim Ban’ Decision Is Terrifying
If the war on terror has taught us one thing, it’s that harsh laws targeting non-citizens will eventually be extended to citizens, too.
The U.S. Gives Refuge to Torture Victims from All Over — Except from Guantanamo
The U.S. hasn’t agreed to resettle any of its own torture victims, much less offered any other form of accountability.
The London Fire Is Fueling the Movement to Take on Inequality in the UK
Building on the momentum of the recent election, activists are demanding justice for Grenfell Tower fire victims as part of a broader agenda to narrow economic and racial divides.
How Local, Grassroots Organizing Drove El Salvador’s Mining Ban
U.S. environmentalists take note: El Salvador’s activists proved that a national consensus on environmentalism can be forged one town at a time.
Remembering a Priest, a Diplomat, and a Voice for Palestine
Father Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann was a man who spoke truth to power and expected others to do the same.