Israel Just Attacked Another Flotilla. But the Movement Will Never Stop. Israel Just Attacked Another Flotilla. But the Movement Will Never Stop.
“We haven’t before, and we won’t let Israel’s violence and brutality deter us,” one participant told The Nation.
Oct 8, 2025 / Saliha Bayrak
“They Wanted to Humiliate Us”: Israel’s Abuse of Freedom Flotilla Activists “They Wanted to Humiliate Us”: Israel’s Abuse of Freedom Flotilla Activists
One of the organizers tells The Nation about the sleep deprivation, psychological torment, and dehumanization she suffered at Israel’s hands.
Jul 22, 2025 / Saliha Bayrak
The Ship Trying to Get Aid to Gaza Won’t Let a Drone Strike End Its Mission The Ship Trying to Get Aid to Gaza Won’t Let a Drone Strike End Its Mission
The ship Conscience was attacked last week while trying to get to Gaza. But that isn't stopping its crew. “If we have the boat repaired, we will go tomorrow,” one of them says.
May 9, 2025 / Saliha Bayrak
Muslim Women Are Having Their Hijabs Torn Off by Police All Over America Muslim Women Are Having Their Hijabs Torn Off by Police All Over America
Women across the country are having their civil rights blatantly violated while in police custody.
Jun 24, 2024 / Saliha Bayrak
The Freedom Flotilla Is Sailing Into Its Most Dangerous Waters Yet The Freedom Flotilla Is Sailing Into Its Most Dangerous Waters Yet
The humanitarian convoy is trying to deliver vital aid to Gaza at a time when the stakes—and the risks—could not be higher.
Apr 26, 2024 / Saliha Bayrak
As Atrocities Unfold, Those Documenting Rights Violations Are Getting Laid Off As Atrocities Unfold, Those Documenting Rights Violations Are Getting Laid Off
Human Rights Watch just let go of 39 staffers. Workers are demanding executives take pay cuts instead
Apr 24, 2024 / Saliha Bayrak
Saving Paradise: The Fight to End Militarization in Hawai‘i Saving Paradise: The Fight to End Militarization in Hawai‘i
With 6 percent of its land occupied by military bases, Hawai‘i is our most densely militarized state. But young activists are rejecting recruiting efforts and military influence.
Apr 17, 2024 / StudentNation / Saliha Bayrak
Biden Is Repeating Bush’s Post-9/11 Playbook. It’s Not Working. Biden Is Repeating Bush’s Post-9/11 Playbook. It’s Not Working.
Just like his predecessor, the president is decrying anti-Arab and Muslim hatred while helping to fuel it. But people are refusing to let him get away with this hypocrisy.
Feb 23, 2024 / Saliha Bayrak