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For Palestinians in Gaza, a Temporary Ceasefire Means Realizing What We’ve Lost
“The truce, for us, turned our house into a funeral home," said Shahd Matar, whose brothers were killed in an airstrike.
New Book Captures Revolutionary Spirit of Latin American Liberation Movements
The book documents daily life on the margins of movements for social and economic justice in photographs and poetry.
Forest Defense Is About More Than the Trees. It’s About Our Collective Future.
Of the 2 million acres of old growth redwood forests that once existed in the Pacific Northwest, only 2 percent remain.
Gaza Newborns Are Dying From Preventable Causes Due to Israeli Siege, Oxfam Says
“Last month we lost at least one baby in every shelter, it's heartbreaking,” said one humanitarian worker.
Workers Kick Off Black Friday With “Biggest Ever Global Strike Against Amazon”
For years, Amazon workers across the globe have been walking off the job on Black Friday to demand better treatment.
As a Palestinian Mother, Here’s How I Talk to My Kids About the Genocide in Gaza
“When my children grow up, I hope they understand that they are Palestinian ... and that their existence is resistance.”
Discarded Toys Are Creating an Electronic Waste Crisis. Here’s How to Stop It.
Electronic toys are winding up in landfills — but they could be recycled, with better policies.
New Columbia River Treaty Must Prioritize Local Tribes and Ecological Concerns
A 60-year-old treaty between the U.S. and Canada to jointly manage the Columbia River is being renegotiated.
Private Equity Is Using Prison Phone, Food and Health Systems to Rack Up Profits
Private equity firms are capturing systems people in prison use and making them even more brutal and unaccountable.
Hunger Surges in US After Food Aid Cuts
The expiration of federal policies launched in the past few years has reversed recent successes in stemming hunger.