Truthout
The Black Anti-Fascist Tradition Recognized Fascism Didn’t Begin in Europe
Black anti-fascists have long warned about creeping fascism, from slavery to mass incarceration to ICE terror.
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Israel Is Expanding Control in West Bank Under Guise of “Heritage Preservation”
New changes could undermine Palestinian sovereignty and pave the way for further illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Loophole in Illinois Sanctuary Laws Lets ICE Hold Immigrants in County Jails
Illinois is a sanctuary state — but 17 of the state’s counties still have contracts to detain immigrants for ICE.
US Attacks in Venezuela and Greenland Lay Groundwork for Billionaire Fiefdoms
Trump’s foreign interventions may pave the way for techno-fascist city-states to seize sovereignty.
As Trump Threatens Iran, We’re On the Brink of a Generational Catastrophe
A US war with Iran would be illegal, immoral, and dangerous. We can still stop it.
Journalists Jailed by ICE Are Revealing the Horrors of Incarceration
The Trump administration’s attacks on journalists have a side effect: further exposing the violence of prisons.
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With New Policy, DHS Sets Its Sights on Incarcerating Up to 100,000 Refugees
“This is probably one of the most unprecedented memos — introduced to impose trauma on refugees,” an organizer said.
Trump’s Pre-State of the Union Polling Numbers Among the Worst He’s Ever Had
Trump receives negative marks on the economy, foreign policy matters, his handling of immigration, and more.
Queer and Trans Activists Have Been at the Heart of Anti-ICE Work in Minneapolis
LGBTQ communities played a central role in coordinating mutual aid, ICE watch shifts, and the general strike.
Democrats Call for Refunds for Americans After SCOTUS Strikes Down Tariffs
“Any refunds must end up in the pockets of the Americans who were illegally cheated out of their money,” said Warren.
Incarcerated Women Featured in True Crime Media Face Flood of Sexual Harassment
Incarcerated women are being made involuntary performers in a spectacle that attracts men who dehumanize them.
“Reforms” Didn’t End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won’t End ICE Violence Now
We can’t settle for “reforming” the largest law enforcement agency in the nation — it must be abolished.
Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime — and Fighting Back
“Getting involved locally is critical,” says journalist Andrea Pitzer.
A New Era of Scholarship Is Shining a Light on the Black Philosophical Tradition
Without this history, students may see Black thinkers as footnotes rather than world-historical contributors.
Racial Justice
Jesse Jackson’s Legacy Spans From Civil Rights Movement to Anti-Apartheid Fight
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Black Men Endured Sexual Exploitation Under Slavery. Their Story Is Rarely Told.
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Black “Cancer Alley” Residents Win Key Ruling in Environmental Racism Case
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Indigenous-Led Collectives Are Keeping Minnesotan Communities Safe From ICE
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MLK’s Struggle Against Policing and Surveillance Is Still Alive in Memphis Today
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Family Demands Justice for Keith Porter, Who Was Killed by an Off-Duty ICE Agent
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Trump Blocks Bill to Return Land to Florida Tribe That Fought Alligator Alcatraz
“It’s all been created by the cruel choices of a few people in power in Washington. None of this pain and fear is inevitable. It’s intentional.”
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Struggle and Solidarity: Writing Toward Palestinian Liberation
Our Mosques Are Rubble, But We Are Determined to Create Joy for Ramadan in Gaza
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Israel’s “Yellow Line” Is a Death Trap for Palestinians. We Drove Into It.
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For Gaza’s Students, International Scholarships Offer Both Hope and Heartbreak
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Israel Destroyed Gaza’s Hospitals. Now It’s Banning Doctors Without Borders.
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With Desalination Plants Destroyed, Families in Gaza Are Drinking Salty Water
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The Gaza Ceasefire Is a Minefield Shallowly Masquerading as a Truce
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In Gaza, We’re Struggling to Reintroduce Foods to Bodies Adjusted to Starvation