Israel’s New-Old Discrimination
The message of Israel's new “nation state” law is as simple as it as repugnant: Palestinians need not exist.
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The United Arab Emirates Is One of the US’s Favorite Middle East Monarchies
The United Arab Emirates is a US-backed monarchy that crushes dissent and viciously exploits migrant workers. Its latest assault on democracy: using the coronavirus pandemic to further erode civil liberties.
The Mainstream Media Is a Cheerleader for War With Iran
When it comes to war, we shouldn't expect balance from mainstream news outlets: the corporate media has never met a war it didn't like.
From Turkey with Love
The protests in Turkey are, quite simply, an assertion of humanity in the face of inhumanity.
What Kind of Democracy Kills Children?
Israel claims to be the only democracy in the Middle East. Yet its wanton, murderous bombing campaign in Gaza is slaughtering not just civilians, but scores of children.
Life and Death Squads in the World’s Homicide Capital
In a society ravaged by crime, radical "law-and-order" forces end up being at the root of the problem.
The Plague of Jared Kushner
Jared Kushner has gotten yet another nepotistic gig leading the Trump administration’s coronavirus “shadow task force.” The problem is, he doesn’t know anything about COVID-19, just like he doesn’t know anything about immigration reform or Middle East peace.
Italy’s War on the Roma
Today is International Roma Day. Long oppressed, the beleaguered minority group is facing intensifying racist attacks in Salvini's Italy.
Grocery Shopping With Tom Friedman
In his latest column, Thomas Friedman reaches new heights of belligerence — and idiocy.
Struggle Session
Suzy Hansen’s Notes on a Foreign Country asks its American readers to finally recognize their nation’s place in the world.
Different War, Same Columnist
Friedman fires more volleys of cliche into the densely packed prejudices of his readers.
Who’s the Bad Actor?
Israel is beating Iran and Hezbollah hands down on the "bad activities" front.
The IDF Can’t Wait to Go to War
Israel wants you to believe "Iranian-backed forces" are the threat to peace in the region. That's pure propaganda — it's Israeli aggression that we should really be worried about.
Terror Verde
Of far more legitimate concern than the impending subversion of world order by greenwashed commie terrorists is, of course, that the fabrication of such threats contributes to a blanket delegitimization of environmental activism.
The Border System Is Criminal
The modern border system is an oppressive structure that boosts corporate power and divides the haves and have-nots. We need to dismantle it.
A Milestone on the Timeline of Israeli Brutality
A decade ago today, Israel launched “Operation Cast Lead” against the Gaza Strip. The military campaign took the lives of some 1,400 Palestinians, including more than three hundred children.
Euro-Washing the Nakba
Today, Palestinians are observing Nakba Day, which mourns their mass expulsion in 1948. Israel is celebrating with a music festival.
The Muslim Problem
The Muslim community has been continuously reminded by the media since 9/11 that the primary duty of an acceptable Muslim is to continuously condemn the behavior of a tiny minority of coreligionists.