As the self-proclaimed “world’s coolest dictator” begins his unconstitutional second term, activists in the country are calling on the world to pay attention.
Salvadoran Civil Society Braces for Five More Years of Bukele
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Human Rights
Biden’s Bloody Red Line in Rafah
Israel’s horrific attack on displaced Palestinians in Rafah comes as the Biden administration is facing increasing global isolation over its support for the assault on Gaza.
Why African Homophobia Is Still the Real Western Import
African homophobes say they are saving the continent and the world from homosexuality, but they are just serving their own selfish interests and the interests of right-wing Christian nationalists in the West.
Ukraine, Israel, and the Incoherence of U.S. Foreign Policy
The latest aid package both opposes and facilitates genocide. How crazy is that?
Carceral Imperialism
The legacy of the U.S. war in Iraq is, among other things, torture.
A Bittersweet Arab American Heritage Month
Our culture is worth celebrating. But amid the immense suffering in Gaza, it’s hard to feel celebratory.
The Break-Up?
Are the United States and Israel heading toward a divorce?
A Memoir of Murder in the Philippines
Some People Need Killing won’t likely be a bestseller in the Philippines, but it could help bring Rodrigo Duterte to justice.
Transgender Rights in Nepal Has Entered a Hyper-Medicalized Era
Nepal’s courts have struck landmark victories for transgender rights. But a lack of clarity about implementation has led to humiliating abuses.
Gazans Are Starving — Don’t Cut Aid Now
To feed children, treat the wounded, and save innocent lives, the U.S. must restore UNRWA’s funding.