The War Against Gaza is Not in Our Interests

The War Against Gaza is Not in Our Interests

The violence in Gaza is horrific. In just over four months, the destruction of Gaza has reached a scale of devastation among the worst since World War II. It has continued to worsen everyday. The Israeli state is knowingly targeting children, civilians, journalists,...
Wounded Knee 1973: The Long Struggle To End Oppression

Wounded Knee 1973: The Long Struggle To End Oppression

On February 27, 1973, activists from the American Indian Movement (A.I.M.) initiated a takeover of the tiny town of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The takeover intended to call attention to the oppression and miserable living conditions of...
Aleksei Navalny: Courage and Its Limitations

Aleksei Navalny: Courage and Its Limitations

The death of Russian pro-democracy activist Aleksei Navalny, although not completely surprising, stunned and saddened many around the world. His courage and willingness to challenge power was an inspiration worldwide. In 2010, after some flirtation with Russian...
The Plastic Industry Scam: Recycling

The Plastic Industry Scam: Recycling

Plastic waste is now all around us in the form of small particles in our air, water, and food, with many unknown effects to our bodies and our ecosystems. Additionally, the production of plastics is responsible for about 3.3% of global emissions each year. Oil and gas...
Biden to East Palestine, Ohio: Blame Norfolk Southern, not Me!

Biden to East Palestine, Ohio: Blame Norfolk Southern, not Me!

A year after the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio that caused massive evacuations and immeasurable air and soil pollution, Joe Biden finally made an appearance to address residents of the area. Community members, who faced temporary displacement from...