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Rojava’s Revolution Begins in the Classroom
Rojava’s education system is built around curriculum promoting gender equality, ecology and social inclusivity.
Today’s Concentration Camps Go by Many Names, But They’re Still Open
Entire ethnic groups have been rounded up and held indefinitely over the past 100 years, even here in the U.S.
All Students Should Receive Free School Meals
Recently introduced federal legislation would make free meals mandatory for all public school students.
The Town That Refuses to Drown
The small Mexican town of Temaca has become a beacon in the global movement to democratize water and energy management.
UN Expert Describes Detention of Chelsea Manning as “Amounting to Torture”
In a letter to the U.S. government, the special rapporteur on torture called for the immediate release of Manning.
In 2019, We Saw Pushback Against Face Surveillance in the Skies
Fighting back against face surveillance is working, and 2020 will likely be an even bigger battleground year.
When Auto Plants Close, Opioid-Related Deaths Rise
Researchers found higher rates of opioid deaths in counties that had an automotive assembly plant closure.
In Wake of Hanukkah Attack, Sanders Calls for Stand Against Anti-Semitism
“If there was ever a time in American history where we say no to religious bigotry, this is the time,” Sanders said.
Iraqi Prime Minister Condemns US Airstrikes and Threats to Iran
The latest U.S. bombing campaign in the Middle East prompted urgent calls for de-escalation.
White House Lawyers Argued Trump Could Override Congress to Freeze Ukraine Aid
Critics reacted with alarm to the proposed justification for freezing the Ukraine aid, which was not disclosed publicly.