The Obsolescence of War
War does not serve us. It represents the worst in humanity. Thankfully, we now have nonviolent tools to manage conflict in life-affirming ways.
The U.S. Power Structure is Blindly Dedicated to Israel
When the board of the Columbia Law Review clumsily censored a pro-Palestinian article it revealed the degree to which pro-Israel ideology is enmeshed in the U.S. power structure. Luckily, a…
Queer Activists Are Making BDS a Key Question of Pride This Year
LGBTQ people are pushing Pride events to reject pinkwashing, endorse BDS and show solidarity with Palestine.
Climate Activists Blockade Citigroup’s Doors with Model Pipeline and Protest Bank’s Ties to Israel
Environmental protesters partnering with pro-Palestine campaigners called for an end to the bank’s financing of fossil fuel infrastructure and Israel’s war on Gaza.
Thousands Protest Gaza Genocide in ‘Red Line’ White House Rally
"We as the people are drawing the red line today to say enough is enough," said a protester from the Palestinian Youth Movement. "It's time for an arms embargo, and…
Should Children Take Part in Nonviolent Struggle?
Children have the most to gain from victories over racism, heterosexism and climate-wrecking capitalism. Shouldn't they participate in the struggle for their future?
The Law is Not for Us, It’s Against Us
The remedy for the problems the law supposedly addresses comes from creating better conditions for people to flourish and be free from the ills oppression facilitates.
We Can Safeguard Democracy Without Giving in to Fear and More Policing
With voter intimidation and political violence on the rise, it’s time to invest in proven nonviolent, civilian-led safety endeavors.
How Tens of Thousands of Grad Workers Are Organizing Themselves
By Valentina Luketa / Labor Notes It’s the biggest organizing wave the U.S. labor movement has seen in decades. Graduate workers are unionizing in huge numbers, winning drive after drive…
Israel’s Celebrity Charm Offensive: The Truth Behind the Glamorous Trips
By Jessica Buxbaum / MintPress News Since Israel launched a war on Gaza in October, it’s been accused of genocide, been on trial for war crimes, and seen allies stop…
Students Demanding Divestment: You’re on the Right Side of History
By Marjorie Cohn Note: The following are remarks I delivered on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the 55-year reunion of the Stanford University antiwar movement, in which I participated. On…
An Investigation Tracking 2,500 Pro-Palestinian Campus Arrests and How Prosecutors Are Responding
The Appeal contacted 113 prosecutors and city attorneys to ask if they’ll file criminal cases against campus demonstrators. So far, only three expressed apprehension at doing so.
[Rewind] Remembering the Shock of Reporting on Kent State
By Larry Bensky / ScheerPost Editor’s Note: This story was originally published by ScheerPost on March 4, 2020. We are now republishing it in remembrance of the 54th anniversary of…
Campus Crackdown: 300+ Arrested in Police Raids on Columbia & CCNY to Clear Gaza Encampments
By Amy Goodman / Democracy Now! New York police in full riot gear stormed Columbia University and the City College of New York Tuesday night, arresting over 300 students to…
Dozens of Climate Activists Arrested at Citibank Headquarters in New York City During Earth Week
Campaigners pressuring Citibank say they see the bank as potentially movable on its funding of fossil fuels, citing the company’s commitments to sustainability.