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Lessons From Chile: Organizing in Times of Political Upheaval
The U.S. left has much to learn from the successes and failures of Chile's 2019 uprisings.
Christian Right Cites Violent Biblical Amalek Trope to Justify Israel’s Tactics
Many Christian Zionists are backing genocide by likening Hamas to a biblical tribe that God promised to exterminate.
Children of Incarcerated People Are Being Denied the Right to Parental Care
Child separation policy — routinely, legally, and methodically — is commonly imposed upon incarcerated people in the US.
In Upcoming Election, Argentina Is on the Verge of Electing Its Own Trump
Hard right extremist candidate Javier Milei is the front-runner in Argentina's October 22 presidential election.
Media’s Selective Moral Outrage Manufactures Consent for Palestinian Genocide
Western support for Israel is not merely about Israel itself but is also about setting a new international norm.
We Can’t Depend on Elections and Legal Battles Alone to Defend Democracy
Karl Marx warned how easily democratic representation and rights can be lost to the forces of authoritarian reaction.
Humanitarian Aid Keeps Gazans Alive. Israel Is Blocking It All.
Israel is intentionally starving Gaza's captive population by denying entry to humanitarian groups.
Jim Jordan Seeks to Win House Speakership by Scaring Moderates Into Submission
Jordan's allies seem to believe threatening the wrath of the GOP's MAGA base will be enough to intimidate any opponents.
A Worker-Driven Model for Protecting Labor Rights Is Successful — and Expanding
Unlike corporate models, “worker-driven social responsibility” puts workers at the center of protecting their rights.
The Real US Intelligence Failure? Letting Israel Turn Gaza Into a Prison.
For years, U.S. officials have known that dire conditions in Gaza would lead to violence. They did nothing.