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A Brief History of Kill Lists, From Langley to Lavender
The Lavender AI system is a new weapon developed by Israel, but the kind of kill lists that it generates have a long pedigree in U.S....
Michael Laxer
Apr 18, 202412 min read


CODEPINK’s Ann Wright and Medea Benjamin Join a Coalition of Human Rights Activists on International Civilian Aid Flotilla to Break the Siege of Gaza
A Freedom Flotilla Coalition boat AlAwda (The Return) at sea, 2018 -- image via the coalition website Press Release (April 5): CODEPINK's...
Michael Laxer
Apr 9, 20243 min read


Exit of Victoria Nuland Presents Opportunity for Peace in Ukraine
The imperative must be to chart a path back from this hopeless but ever-escalating war of attrition to the negotiating table that the...
Michael Laxer
Mar 14, 20247 min read


State of the Union: War and Genocide Are Still the American Way
.Peace cannot be found in the endless military packages but in the corridors of diplomacy and peace talks, where dialogue and negotiation...
Michael Laxer
Mar 10, 20243 min read


After 2 Years of War in Ukraine, It’s Time for Peace
While it is the Ukrainians and Russians fighting and dying in this war of attrition with over half a million casualties, it is the United...
Michael Laxer
Feb 23, 20248 min read


Instead of Diplomacy and Peace, US Chooses to Back Genocide and War
The horror Americans feel at the plight of people in Gaza and the U.S. role in it is a shocking new low in this disconnect between the...
Michael Laxer
Feb 9, 20246 min read


Biden's Choice: Gaza Cease-Fire or Devastating Regional War?
Biden can continue to give Israel carte-blanche to wipe out the people of Gaza and watch as the region becomes further engulfed in...
Michael Laxer
Jan 25, 20246 min read


Bloodied Baby Dolls Left Outside White House to Protest Biden's Complicity in Gaza
"We are here to let Biden know that he can no longer hide from genocide." By Jon Queally, Common Dreams As part of a worldwide day of...
Michael Laxer
Jan 15, 20242 min read


As US Backs Gaza Genocide, 'Grassroots Diplomats' Rally Support for South Africa Case
The tireless advocacy seeks to bridge nations in support of South Africa's pursuit of justice. CODEPINK LA activists as part of the...
Michael Laxer
Jan 6, 20245 min read


'A Giant of Journalism Has Left Us': John Pilger Dead at 84
"He was a fearless challenger of imperialism and colonialism and used his talents behind the camera to expose genocide and war crimes,...
Michael Laxer
Jan 1, 20244 min read


Israeli Ambassador Slammed for Claiming 'There Is No Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza'
"Does he think the world is not seeing the horrific reality in Gaza? Does he think we will believe his lies?" said one peace advocate....
Michael Laxer
Nov 6, 20233 min read


'Let Gaza Live!': A Month Into Israeli War, Massive US Protests Demand Cease-Fire
"We came here to let our voices be heard," said one demonstrator in Washington, D.C. "Every human is entitled to basic human rights, not...
Michael Laxer
Nov 4, 20234 min read


An Isolated US Backs Israeli Atrocities in Gaza
The United States should stop fueling the occupation with an endless supply of weapons, and stop diplomatically shielding Israel from...
Michael Laxer
Nov 1, 20237 min read


A Global Call for Peace in Ukraine Emerges at UN General Assembly
Lula speaks at the UN General Assembly, September 19 - image via the UN By Medea Benjamin & Nicolas J.S. Davis, CODEPINK & Common Dreams...
Michael Laxer
Sep 28, 20237 min read
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