Father Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann was a man who spoke truth to power and expected others to do the same.
Remembering a Priest, a Diplomat, and a Voice for Palestine
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What Every Country Can Do to Make Schools Safe
Schools should be safe places for children — even during wartime.
Steven Bannon’s Real Vision Isn’t America First. It’s America Alone.
What does it mean for international relations when the most powerful country in the world becomes a pariah state?
The Globalism of the One Percent
Donald Trump is declaring war on the world.
Once Again, Democrats Are Blowing It on Middle East Peace
In the first major foreign policy vote of the new Congress, most Democrats sided with Donald Trump — and against international law — on Israeli settlements.
The Death of the International Community?
The international community is a fragile thing. Will Donald Trump deliver its death blow?
Seeds of Corporate Power vs Farmers’ Rights
We need to start tilting the playing field back in favor of farmers and the environment.
Central American Refugees Struggle for Protection in Southern Mexico
The U.S. and Mexican government’s prioritization of border security over human security has had dire consequences that must be discussed at the UN Summit for Refugees and Migration.
If the UN Won’t Stop Saudi Arabia’s War in Yemen, the U.S. Should
It’s time to implement a full ban on U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
The Anti-War Position Bernie Sanders Can Represent
There’s a huge opening to critique the economic foundations of America’s wars — one that fits perfectly with the populist anger fueling the rise of Bernie Sanders.