“My arrest was a direct consequence of exercising my right to free speech,” Mahmoud Khalil writes in his letter from ICE detention.
‘I Am a Political Prisoner’
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Outrage at Israel for Cutting Power to Gaza Water Plant
“Ceasefire Israeli-style” — the act of collective punishment comes as negotiators are meeting in Qatar over the terms of the second phase of the ceasefire deal.
Greenland Bans Foreign Political Donations
After Trump’s takeover threats, the Danish territory’s Parliament passed a measure this week to protect “Greenland’s political integrity” ahead of elections in March.
Rights Groups: Stop Pro-Palestine College Crackdown
Instead of resorting to excessive policing, three rights groups say universities need to do more to protect student speech from violence and intimidation.
Hezbollah Warns Israel Dropping Leaflets With ‘Very Dangerous’ Barcodes in Bekaa
The Lebanese resistance group urged anyone in Lebanon who comes across a leaflet to “destroy it immediately.”
Green Groups That Didn’t Back Biden Endorse Harris
Groups backing Harris were angered by Biden supporting the Willow project and Mountain Valley Pipeline, continuing fossil fuel lease sales, and skipping last year’s U.N. summit.
US Hate Against Muslims & Palestinians Surges
As Israel’s U.S.-backed war on Gaza continues, university administrators, employers, and federal agencies are contributors to rising complaints of Islamophobia.
Israeli Lawmakers Vote Against Palestinian Statehood
The Knesset vote against a two-state solution comes as Netanyahu prepares for a trip to the United States and negotiations on a hostage deal that could include discussions of Palestinian sovereignty.
Bolivian Leader Replaces Military Chiefs Over Coup Attempt
After President Arce replaced three of the country’s military leaders, condemnations of the coup attempt swept in from around the world.
Assange Celebrations Mixed With Rebukes of White House
Press-freedom advocates this week flagged the damage done by the U.S. government’s pursuit of a journalist who helped expose state secrets and evidence of war crimes.