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White Supremacy and Christian Hegemony Came to a Head in Poway Violence
The shooting reveals the complexity of white supremacy's relationship to Christian power.
The War on Drugs Is Just One of Several Being Waged in the Philippines
“CounterSpin” interviews Amee Chew on the Philippines under Rodrigo Duterte.
UN to Launch Global Campaign Against Criminalization of Indigenous Peoples
The initiative aims to protect them from persecution, murder and imprisonment on falsified charges.
Trump Administration Guts UN Resolution to End Rape as a Weapon of War
The resolution was weakened after the U.S. threatened to veto the measure altogether.
Trump Administration Forces UN to Water Down Anti-Rape Resolution
The U.S. threatened to veto the resolution entirely over language referring to “sexual and reproductive health.”
Trump Officials Want to Veto UN Measure Opposing Rape as Weapon of War
The U.S. is reportedly opposing the resolution over language on reproductive health for survivors of rape.
Zionism Violates the Principles at the Heart of Judaism
A new book tells the stories of personal transformation of Jews who rejected Zionism to reclaim Judaism.
Right-to-Counsel Programs Prevent Evictions
The Right to Counsel NYC Coalition says about 50 percent of evictions would be preventable with an attorney.
Israel Uses Animal Rights to Distract From War Crimes
Israel promotes its “vegan-friendly” army and animal rights record while Palestinians suffer.
Trump Blocks US From Appointing Anyone to UN Committee on Racism
After refusing to renominate human rights lawyer Gay McDougall, the Trump administration will send no one at all.