Palestine

Democratic Leadership Still Hasn’t Caught Up to the Party’s Base on Gaza

Amid growing calls for an end to U.S. support for Israel among Democrats, the consensus is starting to shift—even if the establishment tries to stand in the way.

Stephen Zunes

How Zohran Mamdani Achieved Escape Velocity from Politics as Usual

An optimistic, disciplined Left can draw centrists into the coalition—by rejecting their politics.

Dania Rajendra and Rebecca Vilkomerson

In Monumental Vote, NEA Teachers Join Chorus Against ADL

In the wake of the National Education Association’s vote to not partner with the Anti-Defamation League, and the union board’s eventual veto, activists discuss teachers’ role in Palestine solidarity—and in union democracy.

Sonia Chajet Wides

On Grief and Surviving Alone in Gaza

My 14-year-old niece Noor was the only survivor after an Israeli airstrike. I want the world to remember who we lost.

Yousef Aljamal

How to Hide a Genocide

Naming Gaza's mounting famine a humanitarian crisis rather than a facet of genocide allows Western powers to continue their unshakable alliance with Israel and their rejection of all efforts to hold it accountable.

Alberto Toscano

The Student Movement for Palestine Continues, Despite Crackdowns

Students organizing to free Palestine discuss how to sustain a movement under relentless repression

Nashwa Bawab

Defending the Indefensible

As Western governments repress Palestine solidarity and enable Israel’s impunity, the “liberal international order” is no longer bothering to manufacture consent.

Alberto Toscano

The Largest U.S. Teachers’ Union Has Voted to Cut Ties with the ADL

The three million-member National Education Association approved a measure to split with the Anti-Defamation League for not being “the social justice educational partner it claims to be.”

Emmaia Gelman

Palestine Action: Peace Activists, Not Terrorists

Despite United Nations experts urging British lawmakers to rethink plans to use terrorism laws against the protest group Palestine Action, the punishment of the group is in full swing.

Hil Aked

Why Are Americans Letting Israel Starve Us to Death in Gaza?

U.S. veto power at the United Nations is blocking Gaza’s chance for survival.

Dalia Abu Ramadan

This Is the Worst Phase of the Gaza Genocide

With aid deliveries being limited severely since March, Palestinians are facing extreme levels of starvation, isolation and murder by Israel.

Yousef Aljamal

The Student Movement Turns to Hunger Striking to Call for Justice in Palestine

As Israel continues to block aid into Palestine, student protestors are giving up food until their demands are met.

Maximillian Alvarez

At Columbia, International Students Face “Chilling Effects” of Trump Admin

Graduate student union members fight for their community’s safety as university administration cracks down on pro-Palestine speech.

Maximillian Alvarez

Chicago Jewish Activists Embark on Indefinite Hunger Strike Over Gaza

Hunger strikes have deep roots in Chicago—and across the country—as escalations in campaigns for justice.

Shane Burley

Jewish-Palestinian Solidarity Behind New Hunger Strike for Gaza

Because, writes columnist Eman Abdelhadi, starving Palestinians are met with bullets not bread.

Eman Abdelhadi

After Raids, Columbia, UMich Organizers Say “We Keep Us Safe”

As students are targeted for pro-Palestine speech, graduate unions step up with bargaining, mutual aid and political education.

Maximillian Alvarez

Queer Folks Mobilize for Palestine

Queer organizers rallied against drag bans and continue to do the same for Palestine

Henry Hicks IV

The Best Protection For Students Is a Mass Movement

A conversation with Momodou Taal, the Cornell student suing the Trump Administration for repression against students.

Nidaa Lafi and Momodou Taal