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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.
Mike Pence’s Office Meddled in Foreign Aid to Reroute Money to Christian Groups
Officials at USAID warned that favoring Christian groups in Iraq could inflame religious tension.
Ex-Twitter Workers Charged for Aiding Saudi Arabia’s Crackdown on Dissent
The employees allegedly helped Saudi Arabia spy on thousands of the kingdom's critics.
Petroleum Is at the Heart of Ecuador’s Anti-Austerity Protests
Indigenous groups say Ecuador's reliance on extractive industries violates their constitutional rights.
Rumored Expansion of Muslim Travel Ban Exposes Trump’s Election-Year Calculus
Trump is stoking racial and religious animus in an attempt to preserve his hold on power.
Indigenous People Blocked Ecuador Oil Auction in Growing Fight to Save Amazon
When Indigenous people fight to defend and enforce land rights, they are protecting our collective future.
In Colombia, Five Indigenous Leaders Massacred While 2,500 Troops Deployed
Among the victims was Cristina Bautista, the leader of the semi-autonomous Indigenous Nasa community in Tacueyó.
In Lebanon, Protests Continue After Prime Minister Hariri Resigns
Protesters have reportedly promised to stay in the streets until all of their demands are met.