Opinion & Editorials
Op-ed: Migration Is Not a Crisis. Humanity Is.
For most of human history, people have moved freely across the globe. Today, borders and fear have turned survival into criminality and ignored the economic and moral case for migration.
Op-ed: Expectations v. Action: Sudan & Selective Human Rights
The Responsibility to Protect is an international norm asserting that world leaders should act to safeguard civilians of a country if its own government is unable to do so. Celebrated as a victory for human dignity, it reflects the idea that preventing atrocities such as crimes against humanity is a global responsibility. Unfortunately, international human rights protection often struggles to translate into effective action.
Op-Ed: Why does the US continue Aiding Israel Amid Human Rights Violations?
Upon receiving her presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris said she and President Joe Biden were working “around the clock” to negotiate a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. Harris has since made dozens of statements claiming that the administration has been “dedicate[d] to ending this war and bringing the hostages home.”
These statements are misleading.