Friday, April 4, 2025

In war crime, Israel is still blocking water, electricity to Gaza’s Palestinian civilians

Willfully impeding relief supplies is a war crime, as is collectively punishing civilians for the actions of armed groups.

How anti-Vietnam War activists stopped violent protest from hijacking their movement

The movement must keep its focus on the issues. We must not allow ourselves to get distracted.

Venezuela: US pursuing humanitarian aid path to war

Now, the ongoing coup attempt is escalating through a strategy of humanitarian intervention.

Biden quietly greenlights billions in bombs, warplanes to Israel amid Gaza tensions

In a quiet but significant move, the Biden administration authorizes billions in arms to Israel, sparking a complex debate on the ethics of military aid amid potential civilian casualties in Gaza.

In the crosshairs: The perilous reality for journalists in 2023

Examining the heightened risks faced by journalists in conflict zones, especially in the Gaza Strip, amidst global political tensions and criticism of U.S. foreign policy.

Five Prerequisites for War Against ISIS

As we move toward war against ISIS, we must be vigilant – to fairly allocate the burdens of who’s called on to fight the war, to protect civil liberties, to protect innocent civilians abroad, to avoid hate and bigotry, and to fairly distribute the cost of paying for war.

Gaza cease-fire takes effect amid deadly delays and persistent uncertainty

Cease-fire begins after a deadly delay, with hostage releases and humanitarian aid efforts underway.

“Thank you for your service”: pardons for war criminals and indifference for those damaged...

I can’t remember who recently said it, but the point has been made that we often call people heroes because it’s easier to sacrifice them when they’re given this honorific and simply move on.

How the Gaza war can be big news and invisible at the same time

The horrors in Gaza are being propelled by the U.S. war machine, but you wouldn’t know it from the standard U.S. media.

Why the deep state hates Putin

Since World War II, America’s knee-jerk response to any diplomatic challenge has been to bully or bomb.