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The Film Israeli Officials Don’t Want You to See
Israeli-made documentary NAZA details the deliberate mass killing of Palestinians —and prompts political backlash from all sides.
Oct 16, 2026
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Flight Trackers Against ICE
How a loose network of individuals who track flights built a powerful tool for immigrant detainees and their supporters.
Oct 15, 2026
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Living Through the Death Penalty
Almost two decades ago, I watched Texas kill my partner on death row. Today, Christa Pike’s botched execution makes the case for finally abolishing capital punishment.
Oct 15, 2026
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The Perilous Fight
Colin Kaepernick reclaims his narrative a decade after taking a knee.
Oct 14, 2026
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Mahmoud Khalil Was Never Meant To Be the Only One
From the Columbia University campus, we witnessed the weight of the law being used to silence a fellow student. Now, he gets to tell his own story.
Oct 13, 2026
Tahani Shehada
When Toys Disappear From Gaza
Non-essential items are largely out of reach in the Strip, but the children there still need to play.
Oct 12, 2026
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The Enduring Spirit of Eugene Debs
A new book by Shawn Gude illustrates how ‘Convict No. 9653’ paved the way for today’s democratic socialists.
Oct 12, 2026
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Playing Power to the People
At a new festival, performers from Joan Baez to Public Enemy harnessed the power of music to build political solidarity.
Oct 9, 2026
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The Equity Docket: Dual Systems of Survival
The power outages in Gary, Indiana, are just the most recent example of a system that deprioritizes Black communities.
Oct 7, 2026
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Remembering the Other October 7
Less than a month after the 9/11 attacks, the United States launched its so-called war on terror, despite survivors’ objections. A quarter century later, the violence rages on.
Oct 7, 2026
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New York City Proves that Affordable Housing Is Possible
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s initiatives build on a long history of housing advocacy.
Oct 5, 2026
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Scapegoating Special Ed
As the Trump Administration kneecaps federal agencies for sport, special education takes the latest hit.
Oct 1, 2026
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Healing From the Genocide I Left Behind
I escaped the dangers in Gaza, but I could not escape the pain I experienced there.
Sep 30, 2026
Linagh Abu Zayed
When Documents Are Buried Under the Rubble
For Palestinians in Gaza who have lost identification documents, missing records can complicate official procedures such as obtaining a passport and proving inheritance.
Sep 25, 2026
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Nepal Pays for a Climate Crisis It Didn’t Create
Catastrophic flooding in the Himalayan country has left families searching for answers.
Sep 25, 2026
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Building a Clinic for Immigrant Defense
In Connecticut, a collective of attorneys is working pro bono to release immigrants illegally detained by ICE.
Sep 24, 2026
Hassan Herzallah
The Sea We Learned to Fear
Last month, my little brother decided to take swimming lessons. During one of his sessions, the Israeli military opened fire.
Sep 24, 2026
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What Declining Purchasing Power Looks Like in Gaza
Economic restrictions have limited residents’ disposable income, making it difficult to keep family businesses afloat.
Sep 17, 2026
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Why I Don’t Trust the Anti-Vaxxers—or the Pro- Ones
Be wary of people who try to frighten you into doing things.
Sep 16, 2026
Lital Khaikin
Pathways to Dignity on Colombia’s Border
Colombia’s fumbled reckoning with regularization has left its migrant population vulnerable
Sep 16, 2026
