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I saw how the US backed Jerusalem’s ethnic cleansing – and Blair looked on

I saw how the US backed Jerusalem’s ethnic cleansing – and Blair looked on

An extract from Matt Kennard’s new book, The Racket: Rogue Reporter vs American Imperialism
Matt Kennard 29 Aug 2024
What happens in the US could have global implications for abortion

What happens in the US could have global implications for abortion

What could Project 2025 mean for abortion rights around the world?
Dr Anu Kumar 27 Aug 2024
Readers’ thoughts on human rights abuses and imprisoned slavery victims

Readers’ thoughts on human rights abuses and imprisoned slavery victims

Should the EU take a stronger stance on human rights in non-EU countries? openDemocracy readers weigh in
Nandini Naira Archer 23 Aug 2024
How Britain blundered into war in Helmand to please the US

How Britain blundered into war in Helmand to please the US

An extract from a new book by Andrew North who spent 20 years in Afghanistan – and was even kidnapped by the Taliban
Andrew North 21 Aug 2024
Hundreds of modern slavery victims locked up in England’s prisons

Hundreds of modern slavery victims locked up in England’s prisons

Exclusive: New immigration laws create ‘hierarchy of victims’ that means many are imprisoned and denied help on release
Sian Norris 21 Aug 2024
Five things to watch for at this year’s Democratic National Convention

Five things to watch for at this year’s Democratic National Convention

From identity politics to Gaza, here are the hot topics for this week’s DNC – and what it means for the elections
Thomas Gift 20 Aug 2024
Climate crisis means the future looks grim. But there are reasons for hope

Climate crisis means the future looks grim. But there are reasons for hope

A world of devastating weather events, unliveable cities, gross food shortages, and global marginalisation beckons
Paul Rogers 19 Aug 2024

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