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Why Washington Targets Iran and Venezuela: Empire, Energy, and Ideology

Venezuela and Iran hold the largest and third-largest petroleum reserves in the world, respectively. Both have also been targeted for regime change by Washington. The two commonalities are not unrelated. By Roger D. Harris Of course, the world’s hegemon would…

Mike Ferner: A quick and easy way to starve to death

It only took 20 days. I didn’t have to sleep on the cold, wet ground, live in a tent; relieve my bowels and bladder in the open like everyone around me; watch my children burn to death or die in…

June 16: Fasting for Gaza #EndGazaStarvation

A global wave of nonviolent solidarity is rising – for the people of Gaza, for the hostages and prisoners, for a ceasefire, and for Palestinian statehood. This is an urgent update and call to action. As we write, CfP activists…

As Israel Detains the Madleen, “Veterans and Allies Fast for Gaza” at U.N. Hits 40-Day Halfway Point

The international peace movement is not waiting on governments to stop the genocide in Gaza. Tomorrow, a coalition of military veterans, religious and humanitarian organizations reaches the halfway mark in their 40-day Veterans & Allies Fast for Gaza; the Freedom…

Interview with Veterans and Allies: 10 Days into the “Fast for Gaza” at the United Nations in NYC

As international pressure mounts on Israel to end the starvation of Gaza’s population, Pressenza speaks with members of Veterans For Peace who are participating in a 40-day “Fast for Gaza” in front of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations…

Ballots and Bias: How the Press Framed Venezuela’s Regional and Legislative Elections

The pro-government alliance achieved a sweeping victory in Venezuela’s May 25 elections, while a fractured opposition suffered losses. Western media distorted the results – spinning low turnout claims, ignoring the role of illegal US sanctions, and offering selective sympathy to…

MEP Danilo Della Valle: EU hesitates with its response to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Italian MEP Danilo Della Valle, who has recently visited Rafah, explains what is currently going on in Gaza and shares his opinion about the EU`s involvement in the conflicts across the African continent. TASS: Interview done by our correspondent from…

Why ‘Nonviolence’ Is More Effective, Even in a Violent World

By Nicolás Paz* for Catholic Nonviolence Initiative We live in a world and a culture that legitimizes violence. Gaza, Ukraine, and the rearmament of Europe are only the most visible examples. Yet we must not forget other parts of the…

Veterans and Allies Conduct 40-Day “Fast for Gaza”

Bearing witness to the murder of innocents A coalition of military veterans, religious and humanitarian organizations will begin a 40-day “Veterans & Allies Fast for Gaza,” with a news conference at 10:00 am ET, at the “Isaiah Wall” near the…

From Tule Lake to the Border: The Enduring Violence of the Alien Enemies Act

Satsuki Ina on Ending the Alien Enemies Act Photos of my father and other Japanese Americans brutalized in the Tule Lake Segregation Center in 1945 chillingly resonate with the treatment of Venezuelans by the U.S. government today. Invoking the Alien…

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