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The Right Is Crafting Its Own Horror Story to Cast “Others” as Monsters
Author Talia Lavin discusses the legacy of the Satanic Panic and how right-wing superstitions fuel conspiracy theories.
Under Project 2025, Journalists and Sources Would Face Spying and Prosecution
The policy guidebook for the next GOP president would spell disaster for journalists and whistleblowers if implemented.
Owner Jeff Bezos Reportedly Nixes Washington Post Endorsement of Harris
The billionaire stepped in after an endorsement had already been written, sparking outrage among the paper's staff.
Literary Institutions Are Pressuring Authors to Remain Silent About Gaza
Requiring authors remain silent about war at the risk of losing their livelihoods is not only ironic but also sinister.
New Film Documents the Struggle and Triumph of Amazon Labor Union
Union leader Chris Smalls and the film’s co-director discuss the union’s fight against the richest man in the world.
New Documentary Spotlights the Victims of Israel’s Starvation Campaign in Gaza
Al Jazeera worked with Palestinian journalists in Gaza to document the families facing a famine aided by US weapons.
Announcing the Winners of the 4th Annual Keeley Schenwar Memorial Essay Prize
The prize honors the work of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated authors who are writing toward a more just world.
Israel Raids and Shuts Down Al Jazeera’s Bureau in the West Bank
The raid follows a similar one on Al Jazeera's East Jerusalem base of operations in May.
Journalism Professor’s Suspension Shows the Hypocrisy of “Objectivity”
Steven Thrasher’s suspension from teaching journalism at Northwestern shows “the Palestine exception” at work.
For Our Movements to Win, We Must Learn How Not to Let Our Grief Destroy Us
Unprocessed grief can lead us to lash out at each other, rather than dismantling the systems that cause our pain.
Brazilian Judge Suspends X After Musk’s Refusal to Block Far Right Accounts
The order is the result of a monthslong feud between the billionaire and the Brazilian government.
Will Western Mainstream Media Be Held Accountable for Their Role in Genocide?
Freedom of expression does not protect incitement to war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide.
Remembering How to Care: Lessons From “Deep Space Nine”
“We can exist in a future beyond the status quo,” says author Robyn Maynard.