Mohammed El-Kurd on the Politics of the “Perfect Victim”
Mohammed el-Kurd is a Palestinian poet, author, and journalist from Sheikh Jarrah in occupied East Jerusalem. At 11 years old, his family home was taken…
Society
You Wanted a More Brutal World
It was extremely difficult to suppress feelings of satisfaction at seeing Milo Yiannopolous, the viciously racist alt-right troll, fall into the clutches of the ICE…
The Tyrannical Race to Build Superintelligence
Despite making noises about respecting democracy, AI companies are unilaterally deploying extremely dangerous technologies without the consent of the people.
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Medicare for All: Where We’re Going and How We’re Getting There
A new book analyzes the dysfunction of the current system and argues healthcare should be available to everyone in America as a right — automatic…
Lack of Oversight Fuels Power Sector Corruption, Iraqi Lawmaker Says
A senior lawmaker revealed plans for pre-approval contract oversight after court convictions exposed widespread bribery and illicit enrichment in public electricity deals.
Bill Gates’ Failed Revolution in Africa
The philanthropist promised a biotech-fueled productivity boom for farmers, but the data shows sluggish yields and rising hunger. Where is the accountability?
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UN aims to raise nearly $50 million for Nepal flood response
The UN and its humanitarian partners launched a $49.6 million flash appeal on Friday to deliver emergency assistance to more than 84,000 people affected by…
West Bank: UN rights report warns of forcible displacement from three refugee camps
Israeli security forces forcibly displaced the entire population of three Palestine refugee camps in the occupied West Bank in January and February last year –…
The Voice of an Ordinary Iranian
Tehran Diaries: Dispatches from Iran Under Siege, published this July by OR Books, carries weight disproportionate to its small size. The book itself is just…
Bosnian Police Intercept 96 Migrants, Identify Two Suspected Smugglers
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s border police prevented 96 people from illegally crossing the country’s border, the agency said in a statement Thursday.The smuggling attempts were thwarted…