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In My Classroom, Storytelling Helped Unlock New Perspectives on Palestine
As a teacher, I see it as my responsibility to bring Palestine into my classroom, despite my fear of facing retaliation.
The Political Costs of Biden’s Support for Israel’s War Are Mounting
The president's Gaza policy is isolating the United States internationally and threatening his reelection prospects.
Jewish Students Across 15 Campuses Plan “Shabbat for Ceasefire” Gathering
Jewish students say that the gathering is a time to honor the tradition and meaning of Shabbat.
Doctors Say Gender-Affirming Care Bans Are “State-Sanctioned Medical Neglect”
Gender-affirming care bans “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse,” a new report says.
The Red Scare Overlapped With Another State-Sanctioned Panic: The Black Scare
Rooted in white people’s fear of Black Nationalism, the Black Scare was conjoined with the anti-communist Red Scare.
Texas AG Paxton Sues 5 Cities to Block Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinances
Despite Paxton's lawsuit, polls show that two-thirds of Texans support legalizing recreational marijuana.
Palestinians Uncover Dozens Killed Execution-Style in Schoolyard in Gaza
Palestinian civilians discovered bodies blindfolded and with their legs and hands tied back.
Here’s How the Hindu Supremacist Movement Is Infiltrating US Politics
As the 100-year-old movement in India celebrates a key victory, a new report reveals its ties with the US far right.
After Belgium Refused to Cut Off UNRWA Funding Israel Bombed Its Gaza Aid Office
Belgian ministers demanded a meeting with Israel's ambassador envoy to the country to discuss the attack.
US Is Underwriting Israel’s Crimes — Americans Can No Longer Claim Ignorance
Many of us in the Global South are watching the 2024 election to see if US voters implicitly endorse war crimes in Gaza.