The disastrous impacts of Hurricane Maria were made by inequalities of race, income, and access to U.S. political power.
Puerto Rico Confronts a New Hurricane Season — And Old Injustices
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Human Rights
World to Refugees: Go to Hell
Over 22.5 million people have been forced to flee their countries. Last year, less than 200,000 were resettled.
Wars Come and Go in Gaza, But Economic Violence Is Every Day
Don’t wait for the next massacre to start calling out the more insidious violence Palestinians suffer every day.
Why We Should Be Alarmed That Israeli Forces and U.S. Police Are Training Together
The Israeli forces mowing down unarmed Palestinian protesters also train U.S. police forces that brutalize communities of color.
Nevermind the Wall — They’re Building Warehouses
The newest plank of immigration enforcement? Piling children into overcrowded detention centers.
Disrupters in Chief
From Washington to Rome, so-called “populist” politicians are hacking away at a genuinely broken status quo. But their alternatives are either uninspired or terrifying.
America’s Treatment of Palestinians Has Grown Horrendously Cruel
No words can describe the anger and anguish I feel as a Palestinian in America watching this unfold.
The Korean Massacre the U.S. Needs to Apologize For
To help make peace in Korea, the U.S. should follow South Korea’s lead and apologize for its role in the devastating Jeju massacre.
The Banality of Haspel
It would be hard to find someone with more experience to run the CIA. And that’s why she’s a terrible choice.
More Torture Questions for Haspel
Can the nominee to head up the CIA at least meet the higher standard on torture set by Joseph McCarthy?