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There’s No Such Thing as a War That Doesn’t Impact Civilians
A former war correspondent returning from Libya shares his account of the civil war currently underway .
Civilian Deaths in Yemen Increased by 164 Percent. Will Congress Act?
A new bipartisan bill urges Congress to exercise its authority and end critical US support for an illegal war.
Why Robert E. Lee’s Character Is Irrelevant
Character traits like humility and piety don't change the fact that Lee fought to preserve slavery.
Black Marriage Unshackled: An Interview With Historian Tera W. Hunter
In her book, Tera W. Hunter reveals the myriad ways couples adopted, adapted, revised and rejected white Christian ideas of marriage.
Trump’s Remark on Andrew Jackson Was a Dog Whistle for White Nationalists
As a slavery-supporting perpetrator of genocide, Jackson is the darling of fascists who fantasize about an all-white US.
Peace vs. Development: The Untold Story of the Colombian Civil War
Most people have never heard of San Jose de Apartado, Colombia.
Long Before Sanctuary Cities, Here’s How Black Americans Protected Fugitive Slaves
Before the abolition of slavery, free black people openly defied the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 that sanctioned slavery.
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Children Starve as US-Backed Coalition Violates Human Rights in Yemen
Yemen's civilians have borne the brunt of the Saudi-led coalition airstrikes backed by the UK and US.
No Peace to Keep: The UN Is Letting Down Civilians in South Sudan
UN peacekeepers often fail because they dwell in silos, answering to different — and contradictory — masters.
Hanukkah, Syria and the Perils of Empire
The history behind the Hanukkah story holds lessons for the contemporary tragic situation in Syria.