Articles observing and analyzing the basic mode of domination relying on the control and justification of brute force.
“I still dream about what I suffered in the migrant detention center. As a mother it hurt to see the suffering of my son and the children around me. I want this story written for them, so that it’s known what migrants are suffering.”
Torture, Tears, and Desperation in Mexico’s Migrant Jails Read More »
Right now we’re seeing increasing division and fear defining our politics. We can find another political narrative that re-frames that relationship. We may already be on our way, but it’s clearly not an easy task.
Projecting Fear, Projecting Folly Read More »
If twenty years ago the post-Soviet world was “catching up” with the so-called “West,” it is the opposite today: post-Soviet Russia is the future of the West.
The “Network” Case and the Fascist Future Everywhere Read More »
If there isn’t resistance to police brutality, then the white supremacy and violence will increase. In some ways, we’re holding back a tide more than we’re actually advancing the bar.
Take it from a Veteran Civil Rights Attorney: Yes ACAB Read More »
For many Syrians there can be no stability, much less peace, while those responsible for the country’s destruction remain in power.
The Syrian Quagmire Read More »
There is no correlation between harsh and inhumane policies meant to “deter” migrants and whether or not they will actually migrate. That’s a risk they are willing to take because they are running for their lives, and they still strongly believe that they can build a better life for themselves and their families.
What Happened to Open Borders and Abolishing ICE? Read More »
Traversing the Balkanroute is much more daunting now: double layered electrified fences, vigilante guards, virtually no state support for migrants. The biggest winners from the militarization of borders appear to be smugglers and corrupt government officials.
The Balkanroute, Three Years On Read More »
Is there somewhere we can put them where they won’t attract as much attention? That’s how Australia ended up with Nauru. I could see that happening in the US very easily and very quickly.
The Camp System Coming to America Read More »
Movement is a part of human life, and it always has been. People move out of need, but they also move out of curiosity. Treating that as a problem to be gotten rid of is what causes these great crises.
Borders Are the Crisis Read More »
The rescue boat is still a long way off, at least two minutes away. I can see through the spray of the sea that it is coming as fast as it can. But it is too late for us.
