Trump Hammers Cuba While Cuba Cures the Sick
Cuban doctors working worldwide are candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize. Read more at Mint Press News.
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History Shows That Sustained, Disruptive Protests Work
Most progressive victories in U.S. history did not enjoy majority support when they were won. Read the original article at Yes! Magazine.
Beyond the Economic Chaos of Coronavirus Is a Global War Economy
By William I. Robinson What does a virus have to do with war and repression? The coronavirus has disrupted global supply networks and spread panic throughout the world’s stock markets. The pandemic will pass, not…
What Is Happening to Assange Will Happen to the Rest of Us
The publication of classified documents is not yet a crime in the United States. If Assange is extradited and convicted, it will become one. Read more at Truthdig.
Southern Peace Activists Help Soldiers Become Conscientious Objectors
Quaker House has been a hub for peace activists and service members seeking support since 1969. Read more at Facing South.
‘Deeply Rooted in Justice’
Ilhan Omar unveils bold proposal for US foreign policy. Read the story at Common Dreams.
Human Rights Advocates Demonstrate, Demand Guantanamo’s Closure
Jan. 11 marked the 18th anniversary of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp opening. Read the article at Telesur English.
How the Daughters of the Confederacy Spoiled Christmas
The Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy marched for decades without a peep from public officials. Just asking about that was enough for two towns to cancel Christmas parades. Read the article at The Daily…
“One Nation: Tracked”
This story on cellphone tracking is the most important article you should read now, period. Read more at Common Dreams.
Afghanistan Papers an Eerie Reminder of Vietnam
Recent revelations about the failings of the US war in Afghanistan reflect the Pentagon Papers leaked in the 1970s, and Noam Chomsky’s early analysis of them. Read more at Asia Times.