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Sentencing of Palestine Action Defendants Marks a Dangerous Escalation
A committee representing them says “by taking direct action, they saved lives. That is not terrorism, it is a duty.”
Trump Counterterrorism Strategy Expands Administration’s War on Progressives
The administration is increasingly attempting to scare activists into silence, but progressives are preparing instead.
Capitalism’s “Overseer Class” Upholds White Supremacy Under Guise of Diversity
From policing to political office, capitalism ensures marginalized people help launder the violence of the status quo.
Trump Administration Investigates Smith College for Admitting Trans Students
“The administration is not protecting women’s colleges; it is trying to control them,” an advocacy group said.
UK Convicts Palestine Action Activists in Crackdown on Palestine Solidarity
A Palestine Action activist said they disarmed Elbit’s drones “because they were going to kill children.”
Trump’s Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-“Domestic Terrorism” Center
The new center and funding boost represent the implementation of Trump’s National Security Presidential Memorandum 7.
Many Iranians Don’t Just Fear a Prolonged War — But Also What Comes After
The path to a more prosperous and democratic society is not through war, says novelist Amir Ahmadi Arian.
US-Backed Repression in Latin America Paved the Way for ICE
The struggle for immigration justice has become increasingly inseparable from the global fight against authoritarianism.
Jury Convicts 8 in Texas Case Tied to Trump’s War Against “Antifa”
Experts warn the verdict could set a precedent for prosecuting protest activity as terrorism.
Ecuador Is Suspending the Bank Accounts of Environmental Activists
“Debanking” is the government's newest weapon of repression against environmental leaders and anti-mining advocates.