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Christian Zionism and the Real ‘War on Christmas’
The nativity scene with wooden fence near a Christmas tree and a house with draping lights.

Christian Zionism and the Real ‘War on Christmas’

Conservatives decry “War on Christmas” every time someone says “Happy Holidays,” while ignoring actual acts of violence.

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The BDS Movement, Explained
A group of protesters holding signs and the Palestine flag. One sign reads "Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions and make your own hummus."

The BDS Movement, Explained

The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement uses economic pressure to support Palestinian rights.

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Nat Turner’s Revolt, Liberation, and the Value of Resistance
A black and white illustration depicting Nat Turner planning the rebellion with other Black people in the woods.

Nat Turner’s Revolt, Liberation, and the Value of Resistance

In the U.S., we celebrate freedom fighters and revolutions like Nat Turner’s Revolt when they fit our narrative and condemn them when it doesn’t.

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Understanding Colonialism: From Settler to Neo
Black and white cartoon print from 1898. Uncle Sam is seated in restaurant looking at an enlarged bill of fare on the wall. It contains "Cuba steak," "Porto [i.e. Puerto] Rico pig," and "Philippine floating islands." The waiter is depicted as former President McKinley. Caption reads: "Well I hardly know which to take first."

Understanding Colonialism: From Settler to Neo

Colonialism is often seen through a historical lens despite dispossession and exploitation being a present reality for many current and formerly colonized people.

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Ray Coyne on Judaism, Justice, and Self-Determination
A photo of Ray Coyne in front of a red, brick wall.

Ray Coyne on Judaism, Justice, and Self-Determination

The ARD spoke with Ray Coyne on the intersectional fight against oppression and holding space to mourn during resistance.

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Supporting Immigrants Beyond Food
A person reaches for food with a serving fork at a buffet style restaurant.

Supporting Immigrants Beyond Food

When the topic of immigration is discussed, the pros always center on what immigrants have to offer to white America.

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Solidarity in the Black-Palestinian Freedom Struggle
View of the huge crowd from the Lincoln Memorial to the Washington Monument, during the March on Washington.

Solidarity in the Black-Palestinian Freedom Struggle

Bonded by state oppression and violence, the fight for liberation and solidarity between Black-Palestinian people has been seen for decades.

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‘We Want to Go Home…We Want Our People to be Free’: Nadya Tannous on Palestinian Liberation
Nadya Tannous holding a mic and speaking at a protest.

‘We Want to Go Home…We Want Our People to be Free’: Nadya Tannous on Palestinian Liberation

We spoke with Nadya Tannous, a community organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement, about Palestinian liberation.

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What is Genocide?
A column of smoke billows in the middle of the city from the Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip.

What is Genocide?

Our understanding of genocide is so narrow that when one meets the criteria, it is rarely seen or accepted.

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What We Get Wrong About Violence
Police in riot gear and holding shields clash with protestors.

What We Get Wrong About Violence

From police brutality to bombing for peace, state-sanctioned violence has been normalized as a necessary tool against “true” violent acts.

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