Our Housing Crisis Is Literally Killing People
Amid unimaginable tragedy, we must recognize the failure of a society that refuses to provide safe and secure housing for every single person.
ICJ Israel Ruling and the 1984 Judgment Against the US
To gauge how South Africa’s genocide case against Israel might play out, Nat Parry looks back 40 years to a case that Nicaragua brought against Washington in the U.N. court.
Will AI Warfare Usher in a Massive Expansion of the Surveillance State? (w/ Stavroula Pabst)
By Diego Ramos and Max Jones / ScheerPost Staff Writers The use of AI weaponry has become increasingly common and normalized, with its use in conflicts such as Gaza and…
As Hawks Urge Biden to Bomb Iran, Barbara Lee Says Reject Push for Wider War
"The path to peace and security is not through war," the California congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate asserted.
‘Relentless Hate’: Late 2023 Saw a 178% Jump in Anti-Muslim Crimes, Discrimination
"The way to stop the hate is to end the apartheid, occupation, and genocide occurring in Palestine," said one CAIR leader.
Human Rights Officials Warn Aid Cuts Make Gaza Famine ‘Inevitable’
“If UNRWA shuts down it will make the situation so much worse. Even before this news there were huge limits on the aid entering Gaza.”
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.