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This Isn’t the First Time Chicago’s Been Used as a Laboratory for Policing
Ilā Ravichandran says the current anti-immigrant policing in Chicago builds on attacks on Black Lives Matter protesters.
Israel Seizes Second Round of Flotilla Boats, Detaining 145 More Activists
Other recently released activists said they faced torture, beatings, and humiliation in Israeli detention.
Nelson Mandela’s Grandson: Israeli Apartheid “Far Worse” Than South Africa’s
The world must mount a campaign to end Israel's apartheid, as countries did for South Africa, he said.
Public Assemblies Strengthen Community Resistance to Rising Authoritarianism
Assemblies are “a unique opportunity for people to build a democracy that has yet to be born,” says Denzel Caldwell.
Amid Rising Fascism, the Left Looks for Action. It Should Also Ask Questions.
There’s no cookie-cutter solution to confronting fascism; action must be grounded in analysis, says Robin D. G. Kelley.
Nearly 2 Years Into Gaza Genocide, US Activists Escalate Their Resistance
Jewish solidarity activists diversify their tactics, holding hunger strikes and more to demand the US end aid to Israel.
Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Administration for $20 Million Over Unlawful Detention
“There must be accountability for political retaliation and abuse of power,” Khalil said in a statement.
Mahmoud Khalil: Let’s Focus on Palestinians Right Now Instead of My Freedom
Khalil also discusses his experience behind bars and the ongoing threat of deportation that hangs over him.
Shipping Giant Maersk Cuts Ties to Israeli Settlements in Major BDS Victory
The Palestinian Youth Movement says the fight will continue until Maersk halts all business with the Israeli military.
As Trump Guts Funding, HIV Activists Organize to Save Lives
The administration’s proposed budget for HIV prevention represents a 78 percent reduction compared to last fiscal year.