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The “Problem” Isn’t Disabled Bodies — It’s the Violent Structure of Our Society
Medical conceptions of disability are fueling interlocking systems of oppression, theorist Christine Wieseler argues.
I’ve Protested for Women’s Rights in Iran Since 1979: This Movement Is Different
To prevent further bloodshed, we must keep the spotlight on the uprising, especially on the attempts to crush it.
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Human Rights Campaigners in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia
The prize went to advocacy groups in Russia and Ukraine, as well as imprisoned Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski.
In Iran, Feminists Rise Up to Imagine “What Comes After the Islamic Republic”
Protesters aren't calling for limited reforms; they're calling for a new vision of politics.
Protests Against Compulsory Hijab Sweep Iran, With Spotlight on Bodily Autonomy
Women in the U.S. and Iran could be empowered to confront the growing authoritarianism that is suffocating us all.
Socialists Need an Independent Approach to Gun Violence
Any movement against gun violence must be led by those most impacted by it, including communities terrorized by police.
Ableism Organizes Most Social Life. How Do We Dismantle It?
“A post-ableist world would be centered on care for and solidarity with all,” says philosopher Joel Michael Reynolds.
Why Is the UN Welcoming Philippine Dictator’s Son to Power?
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s speech at the UN will represent a cruel hypocrisy to the many Filipinos who have suffered.
Google and Amazon Workers Demand End to Contract That Fuels Israeli Apartheid
"We are ... sending a clear message that we do not want our labor to power violence,” one Amazon worker said.
Chile Refuses Israeli Ambassador Over Murder of Palestinian Teen
Israeli occupation forces fatally shot 17-year-old Odai Trad Salah in the head during a Thursday morning raid.