The slide towards bleak historical periods can be difficult to recognize in the moment. But in this moment, it’s glaringly obvious.
It’s Time to Take the Nazi-Trump Comparisons Seriously
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Human Rights
Please Don’t Bring Muslims Into Charlottesville
From Barcelona to Charlottesville, there’s an obvious double standard in how Trump treats terrorism. But let’s be careful how we talk about it.
Only Stupid People Say Torture Works, and One of Them’s in the White House
Trump’s still nominating key figures from America’s torture fiasco to key posts — including new FBI director Christopher Wray.
In Guam, the Gravest Threat Isn’t North Korea — It’s the United States
The United States is using this Pacific colony as its own private firing range.
Nearly 50 Senators Want to Make It a Felony to Boycott Israel
The goal is to frighten people from engaging in the completely legal act of living out their values.
I’m a Jewish American Who Wanted to Visit Israel. I Got as Far as the Airport.
A new Israeli law bans travel by anyone who supports a nonviolent boycott for Palestinian rights — including Jews who break with the government’s right-wing line.
Why Anti-Imperialists Should Support Trans Soldiers
In an imperialist nation, the military represents what that nation feels is its truest self. Don’t let Trump write trans people out of it.
Is This What ‘Liberation’ Looks Like? U.S. Airstrikes Have Devastated Mosul.
ISIS may be on its way out, but the Iraqi city has a long road ahead.
Who’s a ‘Bad Jew’?
Progressive Jewish groups are rising to criticize the Israeli occupation and fight fundamentalism in both Israel and the West.
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.