Editor’s note: The following is taken from the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. Francesca Albanese I. Introduction 1. Colonial endeavors and associated genocides have historically been driven and enabled by the corporate sector; commercial interests have contributed … [Read more...] about From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide
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A Real Plan for Justice in Palestine
Craig Mokhiber recently resigned as Director of the New York office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights due to the continuing failure of the UN to protect human rights and international law. His letter clearly states the key facts and presents ten points essential to live up to the UN Charter, international law, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. His … [Read more...] about A Real Plan for Justice in Palestine
Holocaust Survivor Calls for Peace Beyond a Ceasefire, Condemns Israeli Assault
Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! spoke with 87-year-old Holocaust survivor Marione Ingram, who has been protesting outside the White House calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Ingram says experiencing anti-Jewish hate, losing family members to the Nazi killing machine and surviving the Allied bombing of Hamburg as a child all inspire her to speak out for peace. “What Israel is doing … [Read more...] about Holocaust Survivor Calls for Peace Beyond a Ceasefire, Condemns Israeli Assault
Notes from the Editor
The denial of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination is arguably the very heart of the injustice in Palestine. Most north Americans are unaware that Article 55 of the Charter of the UN recognized this right in the aftermath of World War Two. It states in part: “With a view to the creation of conditions of stability and well-being which are necessary for … [Read more...] about Notes from the Editor
Letter from Rose, niece of a local resident living in Portland, Oregon
Feeling pretty mentally fried at the moment – so forgive me if this is not super concise or coherent – but I wanted to share some general musings on what is currently happening in Portland. I’ve been a little hesitant to post firsthand accounts in the past months because protesters are being targeted by surveillance, and because I remain unsure whether centering my own … [Read more...] about Letter from Rose, niece of a local resident living in Portland, Oregon
U.S. Crimes Don’t Matter
by Faramarz Farbod The U.S. has a bloody history of trampling on the sovereignty of other nations and committing atrocious acts, including torture, against the peoples of these countries. The U.S. also uses all means it deems necessary to stop others from effectively challenging the impunity it enjoys in the international arena for its nefarious behavior. However, none of … [Read more...] about U.S. Crimes Don’t Matter
Dance of the Blossoms
Elaheh Farmand Baba looked out the window into the dark alley. Anxiously, he began tapping on the window ledge with the fingers of his right hand as he held on to the other side with his left. He began to whistle. He always whistled when he was worried. “Ey baba, kojast? Where is she?” Baba asked out loud. His little girl entered the room, and stood behind him. “Baba? … [Read more...] about Dance of the Blossoms