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Telling the ‘Untold’ Stories of Palestinian Lives, Dreams, and Hopes—in Gaza and Beyond
The media collective Untold Palestine gathers the stories mainstream media doesn’t tell about Palestinians—videos, photographs, and...
Michael Laxer
Apr 19, 202410 min read
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Why Culture Is Not the Only Tool for Defining Homo sapiens in Relation to Other Hominins
We need a broad comparative lens to produce useful explanations and narratives of our origins across time. An ancient skull excavated...
Michael Laxer
Apr 12, 20247 min read
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Why Artificial Intelligence Must Be Stopped Now
The promise of AI is eclipsed by its perils, which include our own annihilation. By Richard Heinberg Those advocating for artificial...
Michael Laxer
Mar 22, 20247 min read
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Why Won’t Biden Wave the Magic Wand in His Hand to Stop Israel?
If stopping genocide is not a good enough reason for Biden to rein in Israel’s blood thirst, is losing the 2024 election a risk he’s...
Michael Laxer
Feb 17, 20246 min read
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Unions Are Critical in the Fight Against Israeli Apartheid
From South Africa to Palestine, global worker solidarity can link worker oppression to the injustices of apartheid. UAW workers march in...
Michael Laxer
Jan 13, 20245 min read
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Dubai Is a Fitting Host for the Climate Circus
A host nation that promises progress but relies on regressive policies is revealing just how seriously fossil fuel interests have coopted...
Michael Laxer
Dec 11, 20235 min read
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‘Practices for Care and Endurance’ Support Those Organizing for Ceasefire in Gaza
Amid genocidal violence and mass civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip, well-known writers, artists, healers, and activists shared practices...
Michael Laxer
Dec 9, 20236 min read
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