The Persecution of Mahmoud Khalil Is a Threat to Free Speech Everywhere
March 19, 2025 | If a student can be jailed for speaking out, so can anyone who criticizes U.S. government actions. That’s the point.
Articles by Farrah Hassen
Guantánamo Needs to Be Shut Down, Not Expanded
February 20, 2025 | Trump wants to jail 30,000 immigrants at the notorious naval base, which became a symbol for torture and indefinite detention.
The Winds of Climate Change Are Driving LA’s Fires
January 15, 2025 | The fires are yet another tragic reminder of how people and our planet pay the ultimate price for climate inaction.
Sweeps Don’t Solve Homelessness
December 18, 2024 | Instead, governments should prioritize safe, affordable, dignified, and permanent housing for all.
Syria at the Crossroads
December 11, 2024 | Assad’s fall is worth celebrating, but I still worry for my relatives and friends in the deeply fractured country.
The Mounting Costs of Enabling Israel’s War on Gaza
October 8, 2024 | Most Americans oppose this horrific war, but a year in we’re still paying for it — at the expense of our own safety, security, and morality.
Workers Need Protection from Record-Breaking Heat
August 29, 2024 | 2,000 workers die from extreme heat every year. As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade, and other basic protections.
The U.S. Must Stop Arming Israel
July 25, 2024 | Congress should listen to the American people, not an Israeli prime minister who may be guilty of war crimes.