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Mexico’s President Pledged to Defend Indigenous Rights, But He’s Attacking Them
AMLO's aggression toward environmental activists and Zapatista communities gives the lie to his campaign promise.
Senate Version of Violence Against Women Act “Undercuts Tribal Sovereignty”
The Republican's reauthorization bill would undermine tribal courts.
UK Ignores UN Deadline to End Illegal Occupation of the Chagos Islands
The “great powers” have shown that international law becomes wet paper when it contradicts their interests.
A BDS Campaign Tackles the Sports Industry in Portland — and Wins
The Portland Trail Blazers ended a corporate partnership thanks to grassroots pressure to support Palestinian rights.
Trump’s New Policy on Israeli Settlements Is Illegal and Self-Serving
Trump is pandering to his extremist Christian Zionist base at the expense of the Palestinians.
In Iran, Over 100 Feared Dead in Protest Crackdown
Soon after protests broke out on Sunday, Iran imposed an almost complete internet blackout.
On Universal Children’s Day, It’s Time to Stop Imprisoning Kids Everywhere
Let's use the momentum against migrant child detention to end U.S. complicity in locking up kids everywhere.
International Solidarity With the Kurds Energizes Revolution on the Ground
Rojava supporters say acts of solidarity are critical as the autonomous region faces a Turkish invasion.
Revenge Porn Is Sexual Violence, Not a Byproduct of Millennial Negligence
Instead of victim blaming, we need to recognize how nude photographs can be wielded as weapons of abuse.
Medical Professionals Must Be Advocates for Migrant Patients
We honor the Hippocratic Oath when we work to ensure that U.S. policies don't add to migrants' trauma.