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Immigrant Rights Advocates Say Trump’s First Year Was “Much Worse” Than Expected
“Trump wants us to hang our heads and give up, but that's not happening,” says organizer Rossy Alfaro.
Coretta Scott King Publicly Opposed Vietnam Before MLK — and Urged Him to Follow
Coretta Scott King's vision shaped MLK's politics and the broader freedom struggle, says historian Jeanne Theoharis.
Battle Over Facial Recognition in New Orleans Will Shape Future of Surveillance
Edith Romero, an organizer in New Orleans, discusses the dangers of the growing surveillance state.
Mahmoud Khalil: The Trump Administration Aims to “Make an Example Out of Me”
Khalil’s supporters fear a new ruling could pave the way for the Trump administration to rearrest and deport him.
Accepting an Award, Targeted Filmmaker Denounces Crackdown on Iranian Protests
Jafar Panahi discusses the protests in Iran, fighting against censorship, and the risk of prolonged cycles of violence.
SCOTUS Appears Poised to Uphold State Bans on Trans Student Athletes
It’s really about whether the court will uphold trans people’s equal opportunity in public life, says an LGBTQ advocate.
Family Demands Justice for Keith Porter, Who Was Killed by an Off-Duty ICE Agent
Local government officials have reportedly told activists they have no intention of investigating Porter’s killing.
Iran Escalates Crackdown on Protests as Trump Threatens to Launch Military Attack
Iranian activists have warned that foreign intervention would only increase internal repression, says Narges Bajoghli.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are Leading the US and EU Into Industrial Decline
We must reject the argument that climate protection is a burden on the economy, says energy expert Hans-Josef Fell.
Film Shortlisted for Oscar Depicts Story of 6-Year-Old Killed in Gaza in 2024
“When you hear her voice, you can’t unhear it,” says Kaouther Ben Hania, the director of The Voice of Hind Rajab.