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News from the front lines of progressive grassroots politics.
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Israel Can’t Bomb Its Way to Peace
As Israel enters its second war with Iran in less than nine months, the promise of violence for peace rings increasingly hollow.
Mar 25, 2026
ICE’s War on People with Disabilities
'ICE: No One Is Safe' is a new short documentary by Robert Greenwald that relates shocking abuses and courageous responses.
Mar 20, 2026
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The Equity Docket: Who Gets to Vote and Be Counted
An insidious strategy to suppress the voting power of minoritized groups is becoming increasingly prevalent.
Mar 20, 2026
Alaa Dmeida
Eid Between Memory and Survival
In years past, the sights, smells, and sounds of Eid preparations were enchanting. The genocide in Gaza changed all of that.
Mar 19, 2026
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A Dire Need for Accessible Housing
People with disabilities encounter systemic obstacles to finding a place to live.
Mar 19, 2026
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A Mother’s Struggle Through War in Gaza
As she cares for her two children and husband amid displacement and siege, forty-one-year-old Nesma Al-Gharabli is also fighting health problems of her own.
Mar 18, 2026
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How Black Women Continue to Shape American Democracy
Shirley Chisholm paved the way. We’re carrying the torch forward.
Mar 18, 2026
John McAulay
The Cost of Bolivia’s ‘White Gold’
As the world races to secure coveted lithium for the green energy transition, Indigenous communities in Bolivia are left to bear the environmental burden.
Mar 18, 2026
Graphic by Christopher Cruz
Devastation from War in Gaza Spreads Through Mediterranean Waters
The harm from Israel’s attacks crosses borders, carried by the sea.
Mar 17, 2026
Hassan Herzallah
When You Forget What a Car Looks Like
In Gaza, the destruction of vehicles and roads has made transportation nearly impossible.
Mar 17, 2026
Graphic by Christopher Cruz
The Caregiver Who Can’t Afford Health Care
More than three million people work as home and personal caregivers, but with low wages and changes to tax credits, many of them cannot afford health insurance.
Mar 16, 2026
Graphic by Christopher Cruz
The Fight for Palestine in Higher Education Continues, Despite Institutional Backlash
Since the October ceasefire in Gaza, students and faculty have continued to fight for Palestine, but institutions remain resistant.
Mar 12, 2026
Graphic by Christopher Cruz
Gutting Discrimination Enforcement in Education: What Could Go Wrong?
In most cases, short-staffed agency is handling complaints by dismissing them.
Mar 11, 2026
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Israeli NGO Bans Threaten Gaza’s Humanitarian Lifeline
Thirty-seven humanitarian aid organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam, were ordered to cease operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
Mar 11, 2026
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In ‘The Secret Agent,’ Brazil Dares to Look Back
In his four-time Oscar nominated thriller, director Kleber Mendonça Filho explores the period of Brazil’s military dictatorship.
Mar 10, 2026
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The True Cost of Killing Mexican Drug Lord El Mencho
As the U.S. government pushes the kingpin strategy, residents of Guadalajara face ongoing violence and uncertainty.
Mar 9, 2026
Renaud Brothers
Telling the Truth With Only a Camera
An Oscar-nominated documentary film chronicles the life and death of journalist Brent Renaud.
Mar 6, 2026
Adri Salido
For Children in Beirut Refugee Camp, School Is a Lifeline—But So Is Cricket
Amid uncertainty and danger, students find confidence in Alsama’s school and athletic programs.
Mar 6, 2026
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‘We Became the Easiest Target’: UNRWA Layoffs and Salary Cuts
The humanitarian agency laid off hundreds of employees, leaving many without income and hope.
Mar 5, 2026
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When Gaza’s Borders ‘Open,’ Israeli Control Simply Changes Shape
While the recent reopening of the Rafah border crossing was hailed as a humanitarian triumph, it instead serves as an example of control over Palestinian movement.
Mar 5, 2026
