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Biden Must End Sanctions Against North Korea — and Finally End the Korean War
Biden's policies toward North Korea are mainly a repackaging of the failed approaches of previous administrations.
Rashida Tlaib Confronted Biden on His Weak Stance on Israeli Apartheid
The progressive lawmaker emphasized the White House can and should go further in protecting Palestinians’ human rights.
Centrist Lawmakers Join Progressives in Urging Biden to Support Gaza Ceasefire
Top Democrats like Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have come out in support of a ceasefire, signalling a small shift left.
AOC and Cori Bush Have Helped Remove Taboo on Calling Israel an Apartheid State
A Human Rights Watch report has enabled mainstream media figures to come out and say that Israel practices apartheid.
US Jews Have Never Been a Monolith When It Comes to Support for Israel
The president who helped create Israel was a bigot — and we've been confused about the “Jewish vote” ever since.
Police in Brazil Kill Two Dozen in Deadliest Favela Raid in Rio’s History
Brazil suffers one of the highest rates of police-perpetrated killings in the world.
Biden’s U-Turn on Refugees Aligns With Voter Support for Pro-Immigrant Policies
Biden bowed to pressure from his own voter base three weeks after initially resolving to keep the Trump-era refugee cap.
Epic New Documentary Series Exposes Brutality of European Colonialism Worldwide
“Exterminate All the Brutes” has been described as an unflinching narrative of genocide and exploitation.
Biden Says Rich Americans Should Pay “Fair Share” to Help Fund Free College
Biden has proposed making two years of community college free in his American Families Plan.
In Colombia, Hundreds of Ex-Rebels Have Been Murdered Despite Peace Agreement
Political violence in Colombia since the signing of the peace accord has in fact increased.