"It's contradictory to claim to support human rights when you're arming the oppressors with billions of dollars of bullets and bombs," said Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush.
"The eyes of the world and, particularly, the eyes of labor are upon us," said Fran Drescher, president of SAG-AFTRA. "What's happening to us is happening across all fields of…
A U.S.-Japan “sister peace park” agreement angers representatives of the survivors of the 1945 atomic bombings of Japan, who want Washington to admit the “A-bomb did not end the war…
"The historical backgrounds of the two parks will forever be different," said one survivor and peace activist.
"We trusted the government not to screw us," said Edward Snowden. "But they did. We trusted the tech companies not to take advantage of us. But they did. That is…
"Bailing out protestors who exercise their constitutionally protected rights is simply not a crime," said one civil rights defender.
"These companies fueling the housing affordability crisis are among many corporations across industries that have shamelessly profiteered."
A potential visit with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen "seriously violates the One China principle, harms China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and destroys peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," said…
"Disability only becomes a tragedy when society fails to provide the things we need to lead our lives—job opportunities or barrier-free buildings, for example," Heumann told one reporter.
"Every day that this community doesn't have relocation options," said local organizers, "is another day this community is in crisis."
Nonpartisan, publicly funded media is "an idea that we should explore," said the senator.
"While accountability is critical to democracy, a democratic system of government alone is insufficient to fend off impunity."
"We cannot be silent," said Colau.
"We can either electrify the status quo to reach zero emissions, or the energy transition can be used as an opportunity to rethink our cities and the transportation sector," says…
"The insurrection in Brazil can be directly tied to Trump and the Republicans' emboldening of fascism and violent extremism," said one progressive U.S. lawmaker.
