The Threats To U.S. Democracy Go Far Beyond Elections and the Courts
Getting money out of politics, repealing anti-dissent laws and holding elected officials accountable are equally important to democracy.
Getting money out of politics, repealing anti-dissent laws and holding elected officials accountable are equally important to democracy.
Are the United States and Israel heading toward a divorce?
Phyllis Bennis discusses how to win a cease-fire in Gaza, prevent a nuclear war, and shift U.S. policy and funds away from imperialist wars.
Despite weaknesses and false U.S. claims that the resolution is nonbinding, it demands an end to the bombing and a massive influx of humanitarian aid.
Phyllis Bennis tells Democracy Now that recognizing the “importance” of a ceasefire isn’t the same as demanding one. But it’s still a sign that pressure is working.
Instead of using his leverage and pressuring Israel to simply let aid through, President Joe Biden is playing games.
Time is running out to save Palestinians and the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Beyond the dangers that any airdrop faces in conflict or famine areas, sometimes particular risks make such a plan life-threatening.
The US president is showing no sign of altering his actual policy of unconditional support for Israel as it carries out a genocide in Gaza.
Unearthing Black internationalism’s legacy can inform our fight for liberation in Palestine — and beyond.
Following Washington’s lead, key US allies have cut funding for the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine—making them all complicit in genocide.
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The United States can go big on diplomacy or on military destruction. Which way will Biden lean?
In an exclusive interview with The Middle East Eye, Bennis explains the significance of the initial ICJ ruling in a historic case accusing Israel of genocide. Bennis also explains the critical role civil society can play in demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
“I only hope that Biden will, on this occasion, stand up for justice.”