We often debate the pros and cons of welcoming immigrants here. We seldom consider the U.S. impact on the countries they leave.
As Long As Rights Are Trampled, There Will Be Forced Migration
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Human Rights
What Trump Wants on Immigration Is Ethnic Cleansing
The president’s “open hand” to Democrats is full of poison pills.
Trump Isn’t Just Incompetent and His Agenda Isn’t Just Bad. It’s Evil.
After a year that’s brought us closer to nuclear war, ethnic cleansing, and climate catastrophe, it’s time to consider that the Trump-GOP agenda may be genuinely evil.
2017 Was Rough, But Movement Leaders Have High Hopes for 2018
Nine movement leaders from all over the world share their hopes for the year to come.
In the Nuclear Standoff, Ordinary North Koreans Disappear
An advocate for North Korean refugees outlines an alternative approach to political change and regional peace in Korea.
Yugoslavia’s War Crimes Tribunal Showed the Promise – and Limits – of International Justice
The groundbreaking court brought many of the war’s worst criminals to justice, but more is needed to heal the region’s deep divisions.
RIP Marc Raskin, Who Connected the Dots Between Inequality and War
The late IPS co-founder consistently connected the dots between America’s military adventures overseas and economic and racial injustice at home.
Trump and the Neocons Are Exploiting an Iran Protest Movement They Know Nothing About
Iranians are protesting conditions worsened by U.S. policies, but Washington’s hawks see only an opportunity for regime change.
Conn Hallinan’s 2017 ‘Are You Serious?’ Awards
Under-reported stories from around the world on the military industrial complex, the global class war, and doomsday.
What Makes Muslim Ban 3.0 So Dangerous
The Supreme Court’s decision to let the indefinite ban go forward will certainly embolden Trump and his hardline supporters.