Father of Gonzalo Lira, American Jailed in Ukraine, Speaks Out Against ‘Political Imprisonment’
US citizen Gonzalo Lira faces a long prison term in Ukraine for criticizing the country’s government. Shunned by the US government, his father is fighting to stop the “slow death…
Alfred de Zayas on Ukraine, Human Rights, and International Law
By Alan MacLeod / MintPressNews You can indict Vladimir Putin over war crimes in Ukraine. But if you do, you’d better indict Joe Biden as well. That is the message…
Historic Bill Would Stop New York from Subsidizing Illegal Israeli Settlements
The bill to "End New York funding of Israeli settler violence Act" would establish a civil penalty for nonprofits that help fund settlements. The pro-Israel backlash has predictably described it…
Lessons From Transgender Stonewall Icon Miss Major on Survival and Hope
A new book explores how Miss Major has persevered over six inspiring decades on the frontlines of the queer and trans liberation movement.
Blinken Dismisses Calls for a Ceasefire, Says US Must Build Up Ukraine’s Military
The Secretary of State called for Washington to continue to put militarism before diplomacy
American Police are Basically Untouchable. How Did It Get This Bad?
To understand where US law enforcement’s impunity comes from, we have to look at the historic role of police in maintaining a racial and class-based order.
SpaceX Lands Pentagon Contract for Starlink Terminals for Ukraine
At least 20,000 Starlink terminals have been shipped to Ukraine so far.
More Than 530 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Been Proposed Across the Country in 2023
The U.S. soon could witness "the most substantial Pride celebrations in recent memory," one bill tracker said.
The End of Community College?
In the wake of the pandemic, we must demand a new deal for the community college that fulfills its democratic potential.
Debt Ceiling Deal Puts No Limits on Ukraine Aid
Emergency spending that has been used to arm Ukraine is exempt and it could also be used to arm Taiwan
Lawmakers Attack CUNY Law Grad for Criticizing Israel in Commencement Speech
Fatima Mohammed's criticism of Israel, white supremacy, and the NYPD have led to public condemnations from U.S. politicians and pro-Israel groups. Many are calling for the university to be defunded…
If the Police Can Decide Who Qualifies as a Journalist, There Is No Free Press
Where’s the outcry? Mainstream media have been strangely silent following the arrest of two reporters in North Carolina.
The Compulsion To Intervene
Why Washington Underwrites Violence in Ukraine.
Uganda’s Controversial ’Anti-Homosexuality Act’ Includes Possibility of Death Sentence
United Nations Human Rights tweeted that they were “appalled that the draconian and discriminatory anti-gay bill is now law. It is a recipe for systematic violations of the rights of…
In American Prisons, You’re Nothing More Than a Number
Formerly incarcerated journalist and writer Keri Blakinger uses her past experiences to detail the inside of prisons and why so few people come out better on the other side.