Solidarity: South Africa’s Gift to the World
South Africa's long history of solidarity with anti-colonial struggles developed principles that have not been extinguished.
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.
As Climate Chaos Accelerates, Governments Avert Their Eyes
The onrush of other crises is no excuse for ignoring climate change.
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…
Can the Kids Change Our World?
Change is coming soon: A look at the powerful and visionary leadership of young activists is crucial in these times.
Protesters march in the Chiriquí mountain town of Boquete in Panama.
Activists in Panama defeated a mining project. Now the state is criminalizing them.
One Year Since Tortuguita’s Killing: A Reflection on our Coverage of the Movement Against ‘Cop City’ and the First Eco-Activist Killed in the US
By Unicorn Riot Thursday, January 18, 2024, marks one year since Manuel “Tortuguita” Esteban Paez Terán was killed by police in the South River Forest outside Atlanta. A 26-year-old queer…
The Long Quest for Reproductive Justice in Mexico: Feminist Legal Strategies and Challenges to Changing Abortion Precedent in a Federal System
By Alma Beltrán y Puga / Georgetown Journal of International Affairs As the Green Wave echoes throughout the Latin American feminist movement, the Mexican legal system has progressed accordingly. Feminist…
Federal Employees to Stage Walk Out Over Biden’s Support for Gaza Slaughter
Federal employees from dozens of agencies will walk out on Tuesday.
Bloodied Baby Dolls Left Outside White House to Protest Biden’s Complicity in Gaza
"We are here to let Biden know that he can no longer hide from genocide."
Protests Urging Gaza Cease-Fire Block NYC Tunnel, Bridges
"We are trying to show how it feels to be trapped in a city you can't leave," one participant said.
As US Backs Gaza Genocide, ‘Grassroots Diplomats’ Rally Support for South Africa Case
The tireless advocacy seeks to bridge nations in support of South Africa's pursuit of justice.
From Within the US-occupied Nation of Puerto Rico, Solidarity With Palestine Grows
The people of Puerto Rico have been taking to the streets and drawing connections between their struggle against occupation and that of Palestine.
20 Years Too Many, Free Simon Trinidad Now!
By Fight Back! News On January 2, 2004, under the orders of the U.S. government and the CIA, Ecuadorian and Colombian forces kidnapped and arrested Colombian revolutionary Simon Trinidad. 20…
Jewish-Led Protest Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire Shuts Down California Capitol
"I will not be a bystander as the Israeli military wages a genocide in Gaza that is fully funded by my own government," said one organizer.