Phyllis Bennis

'We Need to Make Sure It's Done Right': Peace Advocates Welcome Biden Move to Limit War Powers

A member of the U.S. Marine Corps deployed during the Iraq War. (Photo: Cpl. Brian M. Henner/USMC/flickr/cc)

Biden 'Revenge' Bombing of Syria 'Violates International Law': Legal Scholar

Kenny Stancil, staff writer

"The use of military force on the territory of a foreign sovereign state is lawful only in response to an armed attack on the defending state for which the target state is responsible."

To Secure Lasting Peace in Afghanistan, Task Force Proposes Prolonging Longest US War

Brett Wilkins, staff writer

U.S. Soldiers at Forward Operating Base in Baylough, Afghanistan, June 16, 2010. (Photo: DoD/Public Domain)

"This recommendation is a practical guarantee that U.S. troops will be in...

Open Letter by Over 70 Scholars and Experts Condemns US-Backed Coup Attempt in Venezuela

Common Dreams staff

"For the sake of the Venezuelan people, the region, and for the principle of...

The Bombings Will Continue: Phyllis Bennis Warns U.S. Military Role in Syria Is Not Actually Ending

'You Are Not Welcome in Pittsburgh': Jewish Group Tells Trump to Stay Out After Anti-Semitic Mass Shooting

Explosion of Anger, Promises to Oust Her in 2020 After Susan Collins Says "Yes" to Brett Kavanaugh

With Escalation in Syria Looming, War 'Fanatic' John Bolton Arrives

Warning of 'Serious Consequences' If US Attacks Syria, Russian Says Chemical Attack Possible False Flag Operation

Thousands of Palestinians Take to Streets for Fourth Consecutive Friday to Denounce Trump's Jerusalem Move

Opposite of Peace as Trump Accused of 'Kicking Hornet's Nest' in Middle East

World Condemnation and 'Days of Rage' Begin Ahead of Trump Jerusalem Move

With Restrictions Loosened and Increased US Bombings, Afghan Civilian Deaths Surge

As US Bombs Kill More Afghan Women and Kids, McCain's Plan? More War

"Frickin' Illegal": Congressman Says Trump Has No Authority for Latest Bombing

What's Worse? Trump Dropping 'Mother of All Bombs' or That 70% of Americans Approve

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To Live As Human Beings Should Live

For those dreading the ghastly impossibility of Jan. 20, an alternative: The 2017 Peace Ball will celebrate "voices of hope and resistance...for us to continue to do the work we do." Held at the new African-American Museum and featuring 30 artists and activists - Angela Davis to Van Jones to Alice Walker - the Ball reflects the spirit of its first host Howard Zinn: "To live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory.”