The Harshest Pains of Prison Are Suffered Inside
In a world where all you have left are your emotions, guilt, anxiety and helplessness are the hardest to bear.
Egyptian Officials Are Charging Palestinians a Massive Ransom to Escape the Gaza Genocide
Egyptian border officials are charging Palestinians in Gaza thousands of dollars to escape death in Gaza. And even those who manage to raise the exorbitant price through GoFundMe campaigns have…
Nonwhite People Are Drastically Underrepresented in Local Government
By Justine de Benedictis-Kessner / The Conversation Elected representatives in government don’t always look like the people they serve. The people who serve in local governments – cities, counties and…
Iowa Republicans Forward Bill to Force Students to Stand for National Anthem
"By mandating that they stand, our students’ First Amendment rights would be violated," one critic of the bill said.
The Zapatista Uprising, 30 Years On
Despite their relative political and geographical isolation, the Zapatistas intend to continue influencing the balance of power and social dynamics.
12 Million and Counting: Thanks for Another Milestone
We celebrate 12 million readers, an achievement marked in just under four years of operation.
US Court Hears Case Alleging Biden Complicit in Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
"We are watching a genocide unfold in Gaza in real time and, despite the government's view that a U.S. court can do nothing about it, CCR and our clients argue…
As Climate Chaos Accelerates, Governments Avert Their Eyes
The onrush of other crises is no excuse for ignoring climate change.
After Expelling Palestinian Workers, Israel Turns to the Global South for Labor
Israel has thus far signed agreements with Kenya and Malawi to bring in workers to its agricultural sector, which has otherwise relied on Palestinian and Thai migrant labor.
Patrick Lawrence: The Palestinians Won in The Hague: So Did the Rest of Us
The non–West has spoken, it has raised its voice.
What It’s Like to Live in One of the Country’s Deadliest Prison Systems
Alabama’s prison homicide rate is among the highest in the country, leaving many changed people to die behind bars.
Arab, Muslim Leaders in Michigan Refuse to Meet Biden Campaign
"I will not entertain conversations about elections while we watch a livestreamed genocide backed by our government," said Dearborn's mayor.
The Landless Workers’ Movement at 40
By Liam Crisan / CounterPunch This month marks the 40th anniversary of the largest social movement in the Americas: Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement, or MST (Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem…
ICJ Ruling on Israel Crimes “Poses the Greatest Political Dilemma for the Biden Presidency”
“I only hope that Biden will, on this occasion, stand up for justice.”
As Civilians Starve in Gaza, Israelis Block Humanitarian Aid Convoy for Third Day
"The hostages must be released," said one Palestinian rights advocate, but Israel "must also ensure continuous entry of lifesaving aid to Gaza."