International Women’s Day Honors Its Activist Roots

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Mar 8, 2020 It has been a rocky year so far in the fight for justice for women around the world. But that's far from the whole story. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Protests and Celebrations Mark Women’s Day, Despite Threats

By ADAM GELLER Mar 8, 2020 Tensions marred some celebrations, but women still marched en mass in cities around the world, even those affected by the coronavirus. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

After the War in Afghanistan

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Mar 3, 2020 Many players hold the potential to ruin prospects for peace in the region, a scenario that could backfire for Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Death Toll Rises to 24 From Delhi Riots During Trump Trip

SHEIKH SAALIQ and EMILY SCHMALL / The Associated Press Feb 26, 2020 Three days of clashes between Hindus and Muslim in India coincide with the president's state visit to that country. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.S., Taliban Agree to Terms for Peace Deal, Troop Withdrawal

KATHY GANNON and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Feb 21, 2020 The planned Feb. 29 signing depends on the success of a week-long nationwide "reduction in violence" agreement. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Amid Citizenship Law Outcry, Indian Authorities Ban Protests

ASHOK SHARMA / The Associated Press Dec 20, 2019 Demonstrations against the edict leave 11 people dead and more than 4,000 others detained. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

End the Wars, Win the Antiwar Vote

Peter Certo / OtherWords Dec 4, 2019 Drawing down our conflicts abroad is not only a moral imperative but new research from Brown University suggests it's smart politics. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Your Politics Can Predict How You Pronounce Certain Words

Zachary Jaggers / The Conversation Oct 22, 2019 Research finds speakers who identify as Democrats are more likely to employ foreign pronunciations than those who identify as Republicans. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The IMF Is Utterly Indifferent to the Pain It’s Causing

Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute Oct 15, 2019 Violent demonstrations in Ecuador lay bare the human toll of the organization's enforced austerity measures across the developing world. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Erdogan Says Turkey Won’t Halt Syria Offensive

The Associated Press Oct 11, 2019 The offensive was launched Wednesday to drive away Syrian Kurdish fighters linked to an outlawed Kurdish militant group in Turkey. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Nuclear War Anywhere on Earth Would Be Our Doom

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Oct 3, 2019 As the potential for such a conflict in Asia heats up, scientists have chilling news for those far from the battleground: We will all suffer. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Indian Democracy Is Being Dismantled Piece by Piece

Teesta Setalvad / Independent Media Institute Sep 19, 2019 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a mockery of parliamentary debate and party dialogue, embracing a fascist rhetoric of "us vs. them." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )