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Israeli Human Rights Group Slams Country’s New “Zero Tolerance” Policy at UN
Hagai El-Ad, who testified before the UN Security Council last week, discusses Israel's policy.

Do We Really Have the Time and the Tools to Fix Climate Change?
Yes, but the solution lies not in global techno-fixes but in respect for the land and the rights of people.

From Iran to Palestine, Nikki Haley Put a Nice Face on Trump’s Horrific Policies
The former South Carolina governor gave no reason for her departure from Trump's cabinet.

We Need a “Marshall Plan” for Climate Change, Says Climate Expert
Humanity has only a dozen years to mitigate global warming and limit the scope of global catastrophe.

Will the New Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Protect Women and LGBTI Persons?
A new treaty could affect people's rights for generations to come.

The Proper Response to Trump’s UN Speech Isn’t Laughter, It’s Terror
The US is effectively behaving like a mob boss within the UN, promoting brute force over diplomacy.

World Laughs at Trump as He Boasts About Himself in UN Address
Trump praised North Korea, attacked Germany and accused Iran of ‘'sowing chaos, death, and destruction.'’

UN Investigation Finds “Genocidal Intent” in Myanmar
Myanmar’s military is burning down villages, beating people, shooting them, burning them to death and starving them.

Bombing of Yemen Civilians by US-Backed Coalition Likely Amounts to War Crimes
New report urges the international community to “refrain from providing arms that could be used in the conflict.”

Why We Need More Women Involved in Creating Environmental Policy
A study shows women are more supportive of pro-environmental policies, but they're rarely in decision-making positions.