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UN Warns Afghanistan Faces the Largest Humanitarian Crisis in the World Today
The Taliban’s crackdown on women and girls may amount to gender persecution, which is a crime against humanity.
The Push for Ethics Reform Heats Up With 3 Justices Embroiled in Growing Scandal
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the issue following revelations about Thomas, Gorsuch and Roberts.
Police Attacked Kids With Dogs, Water Cannons in Birmingham 60 Years Ago Today
Thousands of children began a 10-week-long series of protests against segregation and hundreds were arrested.
Rutgers Academic Workers Are Striking for the Future of Public Education
Donna Murch outlines the historic and ongoing labor struggle at Rutgers University.
Zooey Zephyr and Justin Jones Won’t Be Silenced by GOP: “Courage Is Contagious”
The two Democratic state lawmakers say the only way to fight such anti-democratic moves is through broad solidarity.
Oklahoma Parole Board Denies Clemency for Death Row Prisoner Richard Glossip
Glossip’s execution is set for May 18 even though the state’s own attorney general sought to vacate the conviction.
In His Own Words: Harry Belafonte on Fighting for Justice in the Age of Trump
“There’s some ass-kicking out here to be done. And we should do it,” the late Belafonte said in 2016.
Will China’s Push for Multipolar World End US Global Domination?
“What most of the world wants, in fact, is rules written in a multipolar or multilateral setting,” says Jeffrey Sachs.
Regulation Won’t End Bank Crises. We Must Put Shadow Banks Under Public Control.
Regulations designed by banks to shield their interests will never be enough to halt banking crises, an economist warns.
Even as They Protest, Israeli Liberals Reject Solidarity With Palestinians
Israel’s far right is growing, fueled by propaganda. Meanwhile, liberal protesters are tearing down Palestinian flags.