The US Attacks Iran in a War of Aggression The US Attacks Iran in a War of Aggression
The US has waged many wars—but this is one of the most senseless we've ever seen.
Feb 28, 2026 / Phyllis Bennis and Khury Petersen-Smith
The Ceasefire Has Not Yet Ended the Genocide The Ceasefire Has Not Yet Ended the Genocide
As Israel continues to launch air strikes on Gaza, the weakness of both the ceasefire and Trump’s 20-point plan are becoming ever clearer.
Oct 20, 2025 / Phyllis Bennis and Khury Petersen-Smith
Time to End the West’s Xenophobic Double Standard on Refugees Time to End the West’s Xenophobic Double Standard on Refugees
Racism lowers the floor for how all people are treated. But it’s not too late to change.
May 18, 2022 / Khury Petersen-Smith and Azadeh Shahshahani
Biden Must Do More Than Rejoin the Iran Nuke Deal Biden Must Do More Than Rejoin the Iran Nuke Deal
We need a decisive break from the previous century of US policy toward Iran, which has been based on domination.
Jan 5, 2021 / Azadeh Shahshahani and Khury Petersen-Smith