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Human Rights
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As Confederate Flags Fall, Columbus Statues Stand Tall
Columbus statues continue to stand tall as enduring symbols of racism beyond the reach of change.
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These Salvadoran Women Went to Prison for Suffering Miscarriages
In a country with strict anti-abortion laws, spontaneous pregnancy losses can mean decades behind bars.
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Kunduz Massacre Is a Brutal Reminder of US Militarism’s Civilian Victims, Past and Present
The recent killing of civilians in Kunduz, Afghanistan, by a US airstrike recalls past incidents of US violence against civilians.
Murder and Abortion Cases Highlight Continuing Injustices Against Women in Colombia
The murder of Flor Alba Nunez and possible abortion charges against Carolina Sabino question violence.
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Challenging Racist Speech in US Politics
Even when they're not the ones making racist comments, US politicians often fail to address discriminatory speech in public discourse.
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New Novel Explores the Lived History of Palestine’s Struggle
Susan Abulhawa's latest novel reveals the ways Israel has oppressed generations of Palestinians since its founding in 1948.
A Reactionary World Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis
The refugee crisis did not start in Greece or at the borders of Hungary, but right across the Syrian border, in Turkey.
Winnemem Wintu Fight for Cultural Survival in Northern California
When Shasta Dam was built in 1945, the Winnemem lost 90 percent of their sacred and ceremonial sites.
A Look at Mexico’s Armed Conflict Through the Lens of “Drug War Capitalism”
Mexico ranks only behind Syria and Iraq in the sheer numbers of deaths due to armed conflict.
Does Free Speech Have a Palestine Exception? Dismissed Professor Steven Salaita Speaks Out
Activists in the US are being harassed, disciplined, fired, sued, censored or threatened for their advocacy around Palestine.