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Human Rights
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Olympic Tensions Offer a Window Into Lebanese History
The Lebanese athletes' refusal to share a bus with Israelis in Rio should be judged in its historical context.
“I Am a Revolutionary and an Optimistic,” Says Former Black Panther
Attica, over time, became one of the main destinations for activists linked to the Black Panthers and other revolutionary organizations.
We Must Stop Consuming Blk (Black) Death
There is no such thing as “good policing” when the “bad police” aren't being held accountable to the people.
Handcuffed While Dying: Police Killing of Black Teenager Paul O’Neal Sparks Protests in Chicago
Chicago is once again rocked by protests over police brutality.
Our Nation’s Growing Water Crisis: What You Need to Know
An investment of more than $1 trillion is needed to improve the buried water infrastructure nationwide over the next 25 years.
Twenty Photos That Take You Behind the Miskitu Curtain
Here are the hidden faces and everyday struggles of a simmering, lesser-known conflict zone.
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At Freedom Square, the Revolution Lives in Brave Relationships
Chicago's Freedom Square occupation by young Black activists is a lesson in transformation and healing.
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New World Bank Policies Imperil Environment and Land Defenders
Just five months since the murder of Honduran environmental defender Berta Caceres, the Bank is passing new safeguards that do more harm than good.
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Fixing Hong Kong Begins With Fixing Homes
The volunteer group Fixing HK is getting ready for another night of repair and outreach in Hong Kong.
Teargassing of Indigenous Youth in Australian Detention System Reeks of Colonialism
During the peak of colonial conquest in Australia, the torture and incarceration of aboriginal peoples was commonplace.