Friday, October 9, 2026

Confronting NATO’s war summit in Washington

Can NATO ever be the force for peace that it claims and conclude that its refusal to learn from the deadly results of its own actions only makes it increasingly dangerous?

It’s worse than you think

We face the most profound crisis in human history. Our response is to elect a man to the presidency who does not believe in climate change.

The Vietnam and Gaza wars shattered young illusions about US leaders

Six decades later, it took much less time for young Americans to turn decisively against their government’s key role of arming Israel’s war on Gaza.

The Vaccine Conundrum

Vaccination is a highly controversial issue. Can a better understanding of the history and the science behind it help people reach a compromise?

A no-win dilemma for US peace voters

Neither of the only two candidates who can win, Trump or Harris, offers any real hope for a peaceful future.

We need to talk about the Jewish National Fund

To reach the goal of a just and durable peace in Israel/Palestine, it will be imperative to dismantle the JNF, a provocative agent in the dispossession of Palestinians.

11 communications rules for activists to live by

Advice learned through 50 years of progressive media activism.

Genocide made invisible

A bilateral policy of genocide has united the Israeli and U.S. governments in a pact of literally breath-taking cruelty.

Poor people aren’t involved in politics. Can activists change that?

Organizers hope to amplify the voices of those who will be hit hardest by Trump's policies.

Scenario: Trump resigns after extorting pardons – deluded he’ll fend off recrimination and penalties

Many voices must apply maximum pressure, but it’s no slam dunk that anything overcomes Trump’s impenetrable defenses.