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The US Occupation of Gaza Is Officially Beginning
A draft resolution from Trump's “Board of Peace” outlines plans for a US-run Gaza, with no place for Palestinians.
Trump’s Back-and-Forth Threats on Iran Are Psychological Warfare
As Trump threatens Iran yet again, Congress continues to abdicate its responsibility to rein in war.
Rubio Dodges Accountability at Senate Hearing as Deadly Boat Strikes Continue
The families of two men killed on a small boat targeted by the US military filed a wrongful death lawsuit this week.
The Gaza Ceasefire Is a Minefield Shallowly Masquerading as a Truce
Since this “ceasefire” started, I’ve witnessed two strikes on my camp in Gaza.
Israel Wiped Out 2,700 Families in Gaza Entirely Since October 2023
In 6,000 families, just “a single sole survivor” has been left behind, according to Hani Mahmoud of Al Jazeera.
With Donroe Doctrine, Trump Threatens to Export His Brand of Authoritarianism
International solidarity, not liberal imperialism, is the only way to stop Trump’s global class war.
Resisting the Empire Next Door, Protests in Mexico Grow
After US intervention in Venezuela, Trump’s threats against cartels may be seen as paving the way for actions in Mexico.
149 House Democrats Join 192 Republicans to Pass Sweeping Military Spending Bill
Progressive critics say the vote exposes the fecklessness and hypocrisy of what claims to be an opposition party.
House Republicans Barely Defeat Another Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Every House Democrat and two Republicans voted in favor of the measure. Every other Republican voted against it.
Trump’s Goal With “Board of Peace” Is to Replace UN With an Unaccountable Entity
The board’s charter is an authoritarian dream for Trump and an Orwellian nightmare for the rest of the world.