Michael Brenner: Europe-Jews-Muslims
Israel's inhuman treatment of the Palestinians - culminating in their massacre and mass eviction from Gaza - leaves Europeans unmoved. Instead, they cheer on the Israelis, outdo themselves in effusive…
Only 15% of Israelis Want Netanyahu to Remain in Power After Gaza War
With his political career in peril, Netanyahu has every incentive to continue the slaughter and provoke a regional war.
They Were Wrongfully Convicted. Now They’re Denied Compensation Despite Michigan Law.
The state can provide the wrongfully convicted compensation of $50,000 for each year of incarceration, but the law’s narrow criteria and confusion over eligibility leave former prisoners facing another system…
A Letter to My Son on His First Birthday in Gaza
I did everything I could to throw my son Qais the birthday party he deserved, even after we witnessed a bloody massacre on the same day he turned 1.
Abolition Is a Global Movement. Here’s What We Learned From Allies Worldwide.
To make abolition possible, grassroots groups of people directly impacted by incarceration must mobilize globally.
U.S. Policy is Exacerbating Cuba’s Growing Humanitarian Crisis
The humanitarian situation on the island cries out for a US response.
Celebrating the Resilience of Low-Income Women
I’ve spent the last few years working with poor people advocating for change. Seeing their resilience firsthand, I feel hopeful.
‘Serious Escalation’: Israeli Drone Strike Reportedly Kills Hamas Leader in Beirut
"If Israel wants to kick-start a major war with Hezbollah, bombing a target in Beirut is exactly the way to do it," said one analyst.
A Voice for the Oppressed: John Pilger, Radical Journalist and Documentarian
By KJ Noh / CounterPunch A bright star in the firmament of justice has gone out. One of the greatest journalists of our era has passed away. John Pilger was…
Once Again, Biden Bypasses Congress to Approve Arms Sale to Israel
"When Israel runs out of rockets to murder children with they simply hold their hand out to daddy for more," said one critic.
Dems Claim to Oppose Mass Incarceration, But Blue State Commutations Are Falling
Commutations plummeted from 2020 record highs in California and Illinois. Are presidential ambitions to blame?
A Year of Inspiration and Motivation: Historic Firsts for Women of Color in Politics
Experts point to signs of a shift in politics this year, crediting increased representation for the spurt of women of color winning mayoral elections.
Israel is Provoking the U.S. Into a Conflict With Iran — But the Media Ignores the Danger
In addition to killing thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, Israel has been routinely attacking at least four other nations in the region: Iran, Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon. Why does the…
In the World’s Wealthiest Country, Housing Should Be a Human Right and a Community Builder
The focus on zoning, commerce, and profit-maximization does a disservice to the rich sense of community affordable housing can create.
Mutual Aid Inside: How Incarcerated Communities Survive Together
Inside prisons, letter writing, networking, storytelling, education, resource distribution, mentorship, collective mourning, nursing, nurturing, listening, and performing other rituals of mutual aid belong to the legacy of incarcerated caregivers.