Afghans flee fighting between the Taliban and Afghan security forces

'Totally Unacceptable': US Rejecting 90% of Afghans Seeking Asylum Under Humanitarian Program

"We don't feel safe," lamented one Afghan asylum-seeker whose brothers translated for U.S. invasion forces. "We don't know what will happen in an hour. We don't know what will happen tomorrow."

by Brett Wilkins

Left-wing MP Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the New Ecologic and Social People's Union, delivers a speech in Paris on June 19, 2022 after initial results came in during the second round of France's parliamentary elections.

Neoliberal Macron Loses Parliamentary Majority as Mélenchon-Led Left Surges in France

The president of far-right National Rally, meanwhile, celebrated a "historic breakthrough" as Le Pen's xenophobic party won a record 89 seats.

by Kenny Stancil

Gustavo Petro celebrates after winning Colombia's presidential election

'Incredible News': Global Applause as Leftist Gustavo Petro Wins Colombian Presidency

Brazilian presidential frontrunner Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Petro's victory "strengthens democracy and progressive forces in Latin America."

by Jake Johnson

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Why Do Tens of Millions in US Support an Economic System That Doesn't Benefit Them?

If people throw away money, opportunities, and their very lives chasing destructive delusions, then we might as well revert to divine right of kings or the selection of leaders by lottery.

by Mike Lofgren

Why Juneteenth Celebrations Should Acknowledge the 13th Amendment

If we are to acknowledge our nation's historic failings as well as its triumphs, we must embrace the full complexity of our past.

by Touré Reed

Largest Ever US Naval War Drills in Pacific a Threat to Both Peace and Marine Life

Military posturing in the Asia-Pacific also risks nuclear war and the potential extinction of the human species.

by Ann Wright