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Seeking Accountability: Palestine’s Recourse to the ICC
Palestine's application to the International Criminal Court is a welcome step toward holding Israel accountable.
Black Friday: The Forgotten Non-Violence Tool for Social Change
The public outrage is being heard loud and clear, but if we're not careful, demonstrations can become a cathartic ritual that lead to little change.
Trial on Guatemala’s Spanish Embassy Fire Resumes Today: The Rest Is History
The 1980 burning of the Spanish Embassy was a defining moment in the Guatemalan armed conflict.
A Way to Celebrate, Honor and Follow Dr. King
Dr. King challenged us to work for a greater humanity, for something greater than ourselves as individuals.
As Fox News Apologizes, Jeremy Scahill on Fake “Terror Experts” and Challenges of Real War Reporting
Fox apologized for broadcasting false information.
South African Civil Rights Leader Calls Israeli Apartheid of Palestinians Much More Violent Than South African Government Treatment of Blacks
Boesak called the US government protection of the Israeli government's actions the single most important reason why apartheid Israel exists.
Why America Keeps Losing Its Wars
There is an insidious message here to an officer corps that is ever mindful that the Constitution makes no promotions: You are sworn to carry out orders.
Syria: the Way Forward, Without Illusions
From the beginning, it was inevitable that this conflict, however it began, would morph into a proxy war between Iran and those who were deeply concerned by Iran's …
High Technology, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Hazardous Communication Tools
Though the dangers of high technology are numerous, responses can be made to mitigate their impacts.
Dude, Where’s My Peace Dividend?
The war hawks and politicians in Washington DC will tell you it is being reinvested to defeat terror and secure American interests abroad; that the elusive dividend payment is …