Shutting down the border to asylum seekers is cruel, ineffective, and plainly illegal. We need to put human dignity — and the law — first.
Biden Can’t Fix Our Immigration System By Banning Asylum
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Despite Possibility of Ceasefire, U.S. Imperial Ambitions May Doom Palestine
The Biden administration’s efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia may make it impossible for Palestinians to achieve a viable state.
120 Countries Have Signed the Safe Schools Declaration. Sadly, the U.S. Isn’t One of Them.
From Gaza to Ukraine to Afghanistan, militaries need to leave schools alone. A global agreement could make that a reality.
Cities Can Go Big on Immigration
But New York City is no longer a leader on the issue.
Ukraine, Double Standards, and Escalation Management
The Biden administration has okayed the use of U.S. weapons for strikes on Russian territory near Kharkiv. But its restrictions on Ukrainian actions and its double standards vis a vis Israel are undermining international law.
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.
The Pentagon’s .00035 Percent Problem
Despite blood on its hands, the Pentagon once again fails to make amends.
A Bittersweet Arab American Heritage Month
Our culture is worth celebrating. But amid the immense suffering in Gaza, it’s hard to feel celebratory.
Last Year, You Spent More Than a Month’s Rent on Pentagon Contractors
A dollar by dollar look at how our taxes enrich military contractors — at the expense of things that actually make us secure.
The Return of Terrorism?
In the wake of the terrorist attack in Moscow, Vladimir Putin is making the same mistakes that George W. Bush did after September 11.