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With Gaza’s Libraries in Ruins, Palestinians Fight to Preserve Historical Memory
More than 87 public libraries and archives in Gaza have been partially or completely destroyed by Israel’s genocide.
Iran’s Retaliation Reignites Discontent With US Military Bases in Middle East
The US spent decades building an empire of military bases throughout the Middle East. Now they’re under attack.
Eid in Gaza Displays Palestinians’ Profound Loss — and Continued Resilience
With 1,109 out of Gaza’s 1,244 mosques destroyed, we are celebrating Eid amid rubble, mourning those who are missing.
Tehran Residents’ Social Media Offer Nightmarish Glimpse of Humanitarian Crisis
Oily smoke. Black rain. Destroyed apartments. Loved ones killed by airstrikes. Iran will not recover soon from this.
Growing Presence of AI Data Centers Prompts Debate on Native Lands
Concerns include environmental impacts and resources needed for the centers, as well as cultural creative theft from AI.
US-Backed Repression in Latin America Paved the Way for ICE
The struggle for immigration justice has become increasingly inseparable from the global fight against authoritarianism.
Trump Admin Pursues an Unprecedented Legal Strategy to Target Border Crossers
Judges have repeatedly dismissed “military trespassing” charges against immigrants.
Afghan Refugees in Iran Fled One War Zone Only to End Up in Another
Afghan refugees in Iran once again find themselves in the middle of carnage as the US and Israel bomb the country.
Palestinians in Gaza Slam Kushner’s Reconstruction Plan as Disguised Theft
The people “want to rebuild it with their own hands — without foreign pressure or intervention,” said one Gazan.
New Extremist “Freedom Caucuses” Are Pushing State Governments Right Across US
The State Freedom Caucus Network, funded by a shadowy array of far right donors, has a presence in 15 states so far.