Yemen: the Human Costs of Imperial Ambition
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Yemen: the Human Costs of Imperial Ambition
The conflict in Yemen, a country already exhausted by more than a decade of war, is entering another uncertain phase. In recent weeks, fighters aligned
Illiberal Democracy and the Tyranny Facing Iran
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Illiberal Democracy and the Tyranny Facing Iran
I was recently honored to appear in a news segment, "Trump Beats Hasty Retreat After Iran Counter-Revolution Attempts Fail." for Iran's Press TV,
Johann Most: The Meaning of Radical
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Johann Most: The Meaning of Radical
Johann Most was born February 5, 1846 in Augsburg, which was then located in the state of Bayern (Bavaria), soon to be part of the new nation of Germany.
“Trump’s” This, “Trump’s” That, “Trump’s….and a Telling Truth (or Two)
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“Trump’s” This, “Trump’s” That, “Trump’s….and a Telling Truth (or Two)
One of the greatest methods for guaranteeing the continuation of the expansion of fascist horrors around the planet are the expressions of belief wherein
Amid Devastating Federal Cuts, States Can Help Struggling Families With Direct Cash
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Amid Devastating Federal Cuts, States Can Help Struggling Families With Direct Cash
Over a quarter of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and have less than $1,000 in emergency savings. This means there’s no buffer when the car breaks
Dr. King Would be Standing With Those Standing Up for Justice Today
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Dr. King Would be Standing With Those Standing Up for Justice Today
In the mid-1960s, I joined the freedom movement in the South as a member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in Georgia, Mississippi,
The Federal Retreat on Child Labor Enforcement is Putting Children in Danger
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The Federal Retreat on Child Labor Enforcement is Putting Children in Danger
Just when America needs stronger child labor protections, the Trump administration is seemingly abandoning enforcement altogether. A disturbing new
Imagine If Power Tripped and We Reset The Circuit With Kindness
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Imagine If Power Tripped and We Reset The Circuit With Kindness
I had an extraordinary day in court yesterday, and not as lawyer. I was shocked to watch the staff of a major metropolitan traffic division, from the
Venezuela, the Revival of Regime Change
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Venezuela, the Revival of Regime Change
The Trump administration’s exercise in armed regime change in Venezuela should have come as no surprise. The U.S. naval buildup in the Caribbean and the
Can Trump Demilitarize Gaza With Night Raids and Death Squads?
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Can Trump Demilitarize Gaza With Night Raids and Death Squads?
At the opening ceremony for Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace in Davos, Jared Kushner unveiled glossy images of his vision for a “new Gaza”: shining
Palestine’s Nelson Mandela: Marwan Barghouti
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Palestine’s Nelson Mandela: Marwan Barghouti
In the shadow of Israel's sprawling prison system, more than 10,000 Palestinians languish in detention as of early 2026—men, women, and children branded
Carney Speech: The Rupture is a Necessary Part of the Transition
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Carney Speech: The Rupture is a Necessary Part of the Transition
"We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition," Canadian prime minister Mark Carney told the world's self-designated elite in a January 21 speech.
Would Heather Digby Parton Prefer Hitler Atop the US Empire?
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Would Heather Digby Parton Prefer Hitler Atop the US Empire?
So what’s worse than a fascist atop world history’s most lethal superpower in the middle of an ecological catastrophe led by that superpower in an
The Sun Sets on the Syrian Kurdish Rebellion
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The Sun Sets on the Syrian Kurdish Rebellion
The agreement that terminated the Syrian Kurdish enclave was presented by its signatories as a pragmatic settlement. But, in fact, the deal is a major
Diary of Conversations at Altitude
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Diary of Conversations at Altitude
I have a friend drawn to mountains. When he isn’t in the UK, he’s usually somewhere in the Nordic region or the Himalayas, where he is now. It’s not that