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What Haiti Needs Is Human Rights Support — Not More Military Interventions
Armed interventions don’t change the reality that many people in Haiti need to join gangs to meet their basic needs.
Israel Didn’t Even Try to Defend the Legality of Its Occupation to World Court
Israel’s system is “an even more extreme form of the apartheid" than South Africa’s was, South African ambassador said.
Dozens of Wealthy Republicans Are Self-Funding Their Campaigns
Several wealthy candidates from both parties stood out in 2023, breaking patterns amongst parties and challengers.
Europe’s Border Policies Are Sacrificing Migrant Lives for Corporate Profits
The EU's militarized strategy only exacerbates the immigration debacle, while undermining human rights and democracy.
Family Separations and Other Anti-Migrant Horrors Haven’t Stopped Under Biden
The president is considering an executive action that will worsen death and destruction across the immigration system.
US Refuses to Assure UK Judges That Assange Won’t Be Executed If He’s Extradited
UK law prohibits extradition to a country that may impose capital punishment.
Peace Activists and Policy Experts Call for Talks as War on Ukraine Turns Two
Those pushing for the diplomatic path acknowledge it will be a hard path, but say war cannot be the permanent choice.
“Green Mining” Won’t Prevent Ecological Damage by Global Rush for Raw Materials
The unsustainable global use of materials and energy must be radically reduced, and in an egalitarian manner.
US Anti-Terror Law Has Stigmatized Palestinians as “Terrorists” Since 1969
A new report outlines how Palestinian dehumanization is foundational to decades of US anti-terrorism law.
Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gunmakers Could Drive Manufacturers Into Bankruptcy
According to the lawsuit, feeding demand for illegal weapons is central to the industry's business model.