Ignoring Antisemitism’s Threat
Zionist leaders have been downplaying antisemitic attacks in the US in order to cozy up to Donald Trump.
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An Open Letter to Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron is wrong. Anti-Zionism is not “the reinvented form of antisemitism.“
Narendra Modi Is Preparing New Attacks on Democratic Rights
Narendra Modi is the strong favorite to win a third term as India’s prime minister when elections begin this week. Modi and his allies have prepared a new round of repressive policies to consolidate their Hindu chauvinist project after the vote.
The US Media Ignores Palestinian Deaths in Israeli Captivity
While the fates of Israelis held captive by Hamas regularly make front-page news, US corporate media almost never reports on the Palestinians who die in Israeli captivity.
Student Protesters Are Right to Be Wary of Bad-Faith Journalists
The whining of prestige journalists like Peggy Noonan that pro-Palestine student protesters won’t talk to them speaks to both the protesters’ admirable discipline and the mistrust those journalists have earned by consistently distorting protesters’ message.
Turkey Should Stop Blockading the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza
A Freedom Flotilla carrying 5,000 tons of aid for Gaza has been held up in a Turkish port for nearly six months. Turkey’s government claims to support the Palestinians — but it’s bowed to Western pressure rather than let vital help reach besieged Gazans.
In Britain, Criminalizing Dissent Is an Imperial Strategy
Turkey and Israel have long called on their ally Britain to crack down on solidarity groups that threaten their imperial domination. Keir Starmer’s government is increasingly playing along.
ICJ’s Genocide Ruling Is a Rebuke to Israel and the US
In a clear censure of Israel and the US, the International Court of Justice just ordered Israel to cease its violations of the Genocide Convention. It’s a victory for the Palestinian rights movement and the civilians of Gaza.
Yemen Could Be Sucked Into the US War on Iran
Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement has held back so far from full-scale involvement in the conflict between the US and its Iranian allies. But with ceasefire talks seemingly close to collapse, Yemen could be drawn into any renewed outbreak of war.
Knesset MP Ofer Cassif on the Need for Palestinian Liberation
Ofer Cassif, among the few Israeli MPs to openly reject Zionism, tells Jacobin that Palestinian liberation is indispensable to peace and justice for all people in the region.
Will Elizabeth Warren Keep Her Promise to “End the Occupation”?
Once a hawkish supporter of Israel, Elizabeth Warren has recently adopted a more balanced stance. That's undoubtedly a good thing — but she’ll have to go much further to truly support Palestinian rights.
Joe Biden’s Replacement Must Embrace Economic Populism
Joe Biden is out of the race, and a second Trump term would be a nightmare. To avoid it, Democrats need more than a candidate who can complete sentences. That candidate must put pro-worker policies at the heart of their campaign.
Biden’s Woes Have Created an Opening for Antiwar Forces
The growing calls for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race could offer hope for Gaza.
Israel’s West Bank Occupation Is a Danger to Women
Women in the West Bank face daily harassment by Israeli settlers and troops. While Israel often paints itself as more forward-thinking on women’s rights, its occupation crushes Palestinian women’s autonomy and exposes them to violence.
Israel’s War on Gaza Is a Murderous Attack on Palestinian Civilians
Gaza is not a state at war with Israel. It is effectively the world’s largest refugee camp — and Israel’s unconscionable bombardment, now set to escalate with US backing, has already killed nearly 2,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including hundreds of children.
Jeremy Corbyn on Why He’s Running as an Independent
Jeremy Corbyn was recently expelled from the Labour Party when he announced he was running for reelection to Parliament as an independent. He talked to us about his long career as an MP and why he expects to win this July.
Cori Bush’s Opponent Is Swimming in Right-Wing AIPAC Cash
Wesley Bell, who’s challenging Cori Bush in Missouri, dropped out of a race against Republican Josh Hawley to take on the Democratic congresswoman. Apparently, punching left with AIPAC’s support is a more appealing career booster than challenging the Right.
Joe Biden Isn’t Rescuing Hostages — He’s Enabling War Crimes
Earlier this month, Joe Biden expressed his concern for the Israelis taken hostage in Gaza. But if he really cared about their safety, he wouldn’t be sending Israel weapons for its indiscriminate and criminal bombing campaign.
Keir Starmer Will Make Britain Even More of a US Lapdog
As Keir Starmer’s Labour Party coasts toward power, its foreign policy discussion is all about being an outrider for Washington. As geopolitical conflict heats up, it wants to make Britain the US’s most implacable ally on the European continent.