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Indigenous Rights
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.
‘Everyone Has the Right to Live on Their Island. Why Not Us?’
Thousands of miles from Standing Rock, in the Indian Ocean, another indigenous group understands what it’s like to be displaced and ignored by the U.S. government.
Gustavo Castro Witnessed the Murder of Berta Cáceres. That Means His Life Is in Danger.
In the face of silence from Washington, the Clinton-backed coup government in Honduras is mopping up activists for democracy and indigenous rights.
Berta Cáceres, Presente!
The legendary activist dedicated her struggles to martyrs in the fights against exploitation and imperialism. Now she’s become one herself.
The Philippine People Are Under Attack from Washington — and Their Own Government
A tribunal this year uncovered grave violations against the human, economic, and cultural rights of Filipinos by Washington and their own leaders.
A Military-Backed Comedian Will Be Guatemala’s Next President. Activists Aren’t Laughing.
Amid rising violence against human rights defenders, Guatemalan activists are counting on an emboldened civil society to take on their next president.
Canada’s Progressives Bid Good Riddance to Harper
The victory of Canada’s Liberal Party was a mixed one for the country’s left. But from pulling out of Syria to (maybe) legalizing marijuana, they’re welcoming the change in governance.
America’s Global Military Bases Actually Undermine National Security. Here’s How.
Time to cull the herd: America’s sprawling global footprint encourages military confrontation, makes host countries into targets, and costs taxpayers a fortune.
How Extreme Energy Leads to Extreme Politics
Authorities in Argentina and beyond are cracking down on indigenous communities that protest resource extraction — while re-writing laws to promote fossil fuels.