Colombia’s Strategy to Quell Protesters? Shoot at Their Eyes. Colombia’s Strategy to Quell Protesters? Shoot at Their Eyes.
Human rights groups estimate as many as 200 protesters have suffered eye injuries after being targeted by Colombia’s notorious anti-riot police.
Jul 16, 2021 / Peter Schurmann and Manuel Ortiz
For Women Under Conservatorship, Forced Birth Control Is Routine For Women Under Conservatorship, Forced Birth Control Is Routine
Advocates were not surprised when Britney Spears said she wasn’t allowed to have her IUD removed. They’d heard similar stories before.
Jul 15, 2021 / Sara Luterman
John Lewis: ‘Never Be Afraid to Make Noise…’ John Lewis: ‘Never Be Afraid to Make Noise…’
“And get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
Jul 14, 2021 / OppArt / Jarrett Becke
The Violence of Latinx Erasure Starts With Undercounting Victims The Violence of Latinx Erasure Starts With Undercounting Victims
The systematic deletion of Latinx people by government databases, media organizations, and Hollywood has enabled killer cops, inhumane immigration policies, and more.
Jul 14, 2021 / Roberto Lovato
The Community That May Be Hurt Most by Republican Voter Restrictions: Americans With Disabilities The Community That May Be Hurt Most by Republican Voter Restrictions: Americans With Disabilities
Bills making it harder for them to vote from home are an affront to their civil rights.
Jul 13, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
My Black Generation Is Fighting Like Hell to Stop the Whitelash My Black Generation Is Fighting Like Hell to Stop the Whitelash
We are marching; we are writing; we are protesting—but the forces of white supremacy are still winning.
Jul 13, 2021 / Elie Mystal
Is There No Way Out of the Climate Crisis? Is There No Way Out of the Climate Crisis?
There isn’t without global action against fossil fuel companies.
Jul 13, 2021 / Rebecca Gordon
Letters From the July 26/August 2, 2021, Issue Letters From the July 26/August 2, 2021, Issue
Holiday spirit… The other greenhouse gases… A last resort… A plague on both houses (web only)…
Jul 13, 2021 / Our Readers and Gilbert Achcar