Truthout
Human Rights
Immigrant’s Lynching in Brazil Forces Us to Confront Xenophobia and Colonialism
Justice means understanding and fighting against a geopolitical paradigm driven by abuse and exploitation.
Nigerian Student Fleeing War Describes Rampant Racism Against Africans at Border
Many foreign nationals fleeing Ukraine describe being turned away from buses and at the border.
Our Fight for Disability Justice Must Also Confront War and Militarism
Corporations that have fueled militarized violence often partner with mainstream disability organizations.
The US Owes Afghanistan Reparations, Not Starvation
People in the United States must recognize the suffering their country continues inflicting in Afghanistan.
US Is Effectively Stealing Billions From a Nation Ravaged by a US-Initiated War
Biden acknowledges that Afghanistan is in crisis, but U.S. policies are making the situation worse.
Mexican Forces Evict Indigenous Activists Who Took Over Water Bottling Plant
A coalition of Indigenous activists prevented the extraction of water by transforming the plant into a community space.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Slams Biden Plan to Seize Afghan Assets to Give to 9/11 Victims
The congresswoman noted “there wasn't a single Afghan among the [9/11] hijackers.”
Dems Attack Amnesty Report on Israel to Justify US Complicity in Rights Abuses
This is indicative of the Democratic Party’s shift to the right on foreign policy in recent decades.
Israeli Policies Satisfy the Definition of Apartheid Under International Law
Amnesty International is not alone. B’Tselem, Human Rights Watch and the UN also agree about Israeli apartheid.
Disabled Activist Speaks Out Against Ableism During Pandemic
Alice Wong says that pandemic policy and discourse reflects how disabled people are often considered disposable.