By Dr. Maulana Karenga — No one can rationally doubt or reasonably deny the singular, yet interrelated moral, legal, political and historical importance of South Africa’s initiative and case brought…
South Africa may have given the World Court a way out of ruling that Israel is plausibly committing genocide and must halt its attacks, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria,…
Supporters of Palestine have long been told their position is fringe. But this case gives them legitimacy – and tests the limits of human rights. By Nesrine Malik, The Guardian…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA — Religious leaders and human rights advocates, led by Reverend Jesse Jackson, are preparing for what they call a vital emergency summit for Gaza. The “Call to Action” summit is scheduled at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters in Chicago on Friday, January 12, and Saturday, January 13.
By Craig Mokhiber – Phyllis Bennis, CounterPunch — 1948 was a year of tragic irony. That year saw the adoption of both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the…
Lawyers for South Africa argued before the World Court in The Hague why Israel was committing genocide in Gaza and why the court must stop them now, reports Joe Lauria….
The head of Harvard’s fate was sealed when she became the focus of a culture war battle over antisemitism, plagiarism and free speech. By Kenan Malik, The Guardian — For…
The chief economist of the World Food Program explains how the scarcity of food may tip the territory into famine. By Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker — Last month, a…
By Jamal Kanj, CounterPunch — Last week we witnessed what the Bible calls “you reap what you sow” when the Israeli army killed three fleeing Israeli prisoners. Israel sowed a…
By Edith M. Lederer, AP — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in a strong demonstration of global support for ending…
History makes clear that the creation of graveyards for children has a long legacy and is deeply rooted in the language of war, militarism, forced detentions, occupation, blockades, and violence….
November 20, 2023 Edition of Vantage Point Vantage Point host Dr. Ron Daniels aka The Professor is joined by special guest Pastor Michael McBride, Black Church PAC, Oakland, California. Topics:…