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The World Is Participating in the Occupation of Haiti Unwittingly, Scholar Says
Jemima Pierre says negotiations are happening outside of Haiti today with no real participation from the Haitian masses.
How One Woman Endured a Decade of Neglect in New York’s Guardianship System
Judith Zbiegniewicz lived in squalor, yet every month, her state appointed guardian was paid $450 from her bank account.
Aaron Bushnell Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
By dying for Palestine, Aaron brought the horror in Gaza home to the US. His final act must awaken our humanity.
What Haiti Needs Is Human Rights Support — Not More Military Interventions
Armed interventions don’t change the reality that many people in Haiti need to join gangs to meet their basic needs.
Mark Robinson’s Extremism Highlighted in New Ad From Democrats
Robinson has described the LGBTQ community as “filth,” and has called for a total abortion ban in the state.
Democrats Are Embracing Border Policies They Repeatedly Condemned Under Trump
The party is twisting itself into a pretzel to defend the most restrictive immigration policies in decades.
Biden and Trump Both Push Anti-Migrant Policies in US-Mexico Border Visits
The two leading presidential candidates each pitched measures to further militarize the border and restrict asylum.
Tennessee House Votes to Prohibit Rainbow Pride Flags in Public Schools
“This will create an environment that will lead to more deaths of students,” one advocate said.
Biden Peddles the Myth That Spending More on Weapons Is Good for the Economy
The Pentagon’s annual budget is more than 20 times what the US now invests per year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
What Is It About Black History That Frightens the Hell Out of the Far Right?
Scholar Molefi Kete Asante discusses the radical origins of Black History Month and how it confronts cultural hegemony.