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The great exiled Persian poet Majid Naficy exposes the continuing pain of Iranian people.

As is UAW practice, union leaders including Jones have been silent about bargaining goals, with no information trickled down to members.

The sadistic logic of the sanctions against Venezuela is clear: Put pressure on the target government by ripping apart the social and economic fabric of the country.

The country has a tiny carbon footprint but carries the burden of being ground zero for global warming.

The former Zimbabwean president will always be an African liberation icon, but his brutality will not be forgotten.

Bernie Sanders has made a concerted effort to meet with and listen to members of the Muslim community, and he has been at the forefront of advocating for our rights. Other 2020 candidates could benefit from taking a cue from him.

Injustice and lack of democratic accountability have deep roots in Lebanon. But there is hope as organizations working together on issues of discrimination and inequality are able to perceive problems intersectionally and support each other.