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PalestineInterview

Democrats Cannot "Have Double Standards": An Interview With State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

Rashid, the first Palestinian in the Illinois General Assembly, talks with Nashwa Bawab about Gaza, Biden, Wadea Al-Fayoume, and the settler attack on his childhood home of Turmusaya.

Nashwa Bawab

DispatchRural America

Don't Pave Paradise

A West Virginia community rallied to stave off the destruction of Cacapon Resort State Park by private developers. Will it last?

Ellie Heffernan

LaborPalestine

The Next Target for Protests Against Israel: Ports

Hundreds of protesters took action at ports in Oakland and Tacoma to try and stop the Cape Orlando's progress. Meanwhile, dockworkers in Barcelona called for a cease-fire and announced they would not work on ships carrying weapons.

Kim Kelly

ViewpointPalestine

Here are 3 Ways the U.S. Media Tries to Justify Israel’s Attacks on Civilians in Gaza

From the use of terms such as “human shields,” “terror tunnels” and “Hamas strongholds,” media outlets are covering for Israel’s devastating bombing campaign on Palestinians.

Adam Johnson

ViewpointPalestine

"We Need Eyes on Us for Protection": Unhinged, Murderous Settlers Terrorize Palestinians in the South Hebron Hills

As Gaza faces genocide, extremist settlers in the West Bank are running rampant. One Youth of Sumud activist says: “The Israeli settler militias benefit from this state of war, they are the ones who are ruling this area."

Ryah Aqel

LaborPalestine

The AFL-CIO Squashed a Council's Cease-Fire Resolution. What Does It Say About Labor Right Now?

The move illustrates larger dynamics currently at play within the U.S. labor movement as the assault on Gaza rages on. While some unions and labor activists are advocating for an immediate end to the onslaught, most officials are keeping quiet.

Jeff Schuhrke

Palestine

“Unprecedented” Loophole Will Obscure Arms Sales to Israel

The Ukraine-Israel aid bill effectively lets Israel purchase $3.5 billion in arms in complete secrecy.

Janet Abou-Elias, Lillian Mauldin, Mekedas Belayneh, Rosie Khan, Liv Owens and Women for Weapons Trade Transparency

ViewpointPalestine

There Is Hope—and a Growing Movement for Palestine. Join Us in Washington D.C. on Saturday.

The time is now for people from all walks of life to raise their voices and demand Biden call for a cease-fire and for the United States to stop funding war and oppression.

Nashwa Bawab

DispatchRural America

In Small Town Appalachia, Locals Battle a Weapons-Grade Uranium Plant

The company Nuclear Fuel Services wants to process weapons-grade uranium for the U.S. government at a facility in Erwin, Tennessee. Some locals aren’t having it.

Taylor Sisk