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Welcome to our collection of articles dedicated to green politics. As our world grapples with pressing environmental and societal challenges, the green political movement emerges as a beacon of change.

These articles explore core areas of green politics such as: degrowth, demilitarization, union and worker rights, and anti-capitalism.

Discover the nuances of degrowth as we examine strategies to reshape economies, moving away from military and capitalist growth models toward a more balanced, regenerative approach. Explore the imperative of demilitarization, unraveling the environmental and social impacts of excessive military expenditures, and delving into proposals for redirecting resources towards constructive, peace-building endeavors. Anti-capitalism is a key theme, challenging the prevailing economic systems that prioritizes profit over people and the environment. Union and worker rights in politics is another key area. Our articles dissect the green political stance on restructuring economies to prioritize social justice, environmental sustainability, and community well-being.

This thought-provoking content analyzes the intersectionality of these principles, offering insights into how green politics seeks to create a world where ecological responsibility, demilitarization, and anti-capitalist values converge for the betterment of society and the planet.

We hope you enjoy these explorations of the progressive ideals of green politics, providing you with valuable perspectives, informed analyses, and potential solutions to the challenges we face. Stay engaged, informed, and inspired, and let’s pave the way toward a future guided by the principles of degrowth, demilitarization, and anti-capitalism.

Israel’s largest land grab since the Nakba

Tamara Nassar

Israel’s latest settlement approvals mark a major escalation in its control over the occupied West Bank, with 34 new settlements advancing alongside dozens already approved since 2022. Human rights observers describe the move as the largest land grab in decades, deepening de facto annexation and accelerating displacement of Palestinians. Much of the planned construction targets privately owned land or areas recently depopulated by military operations. Critics warn that expanding settlements will intensify violence, entrench segregation, and further undermine prospects for a just and lasting resolution to the conflict. This development also raises serious concerns under international law and accountability mechanisms.

Universities Hit as US-Israel Strikes Expand Across Iran

Jennifer Lopez

A research centre at Shahid Beheshti University in northern Tehran has been left in ruins after warplanes struck the campus, in what Iranian authorities describe as part of a widening pattern of attacks on civilian sites during the US-Israel war on Iran.

Trading Places: Americans Walk a Mile in Iranian Shoes

Vincent Emanuele

Takes an innovative approach to getting Americans to better understand what the US is doing in Iran.

Israel’s death penalty law constitutes discriminatory regime of capital punishment: UN experts

UN Human Rights

Israel’s new law effectively providing for the death penalty solely against Palestinians constitutes a discriminatory regime of capital punishment and manifestly violates Israel’s obligations under international human rights law.

Second Contractor Steps Forward to Blow the Whistle on Israeli Attacks at Gaza Aid Site

Rhana Natour

In his first interview since returning from Gaza, David McIntosh says he witnessed Israeli soldiers firing open fire on crowds of Palestinians seeking aid.

The Intellectual Cleansing of Iran

Satya Sagar

What happens when war targets not just land or lives, but the very capacity to think? This powerful essay argues that recent attacks on Iran’s universities and schools signal a dangerous shift—from military confrontation to the deliberate destruction of knowledge systems. By framing education as a threat, power seeks to control who can innovate, imagine, and compete. Drawing parallels with past empires and ideological purges, the piece exposes a disturbing logic: when knowledge spreads beyond control, it becomes a target. A provocative reflection on power, fear, and the politics of intellect in a changing world.

UN “Experts” Fueling Washington’s Attacks on Nicaragua

John Perry

United Nations “experts” on Nicaragua, working to sanitize the effects of a failed, U.S.-inspired coup attempt, have not visited the country since the violence occurred eight years ago.

Less Analysis, More Organizing

Vincent Emanuele

Argues that the left needs to do much more political organizing, and much less analyzing to show how smart we are.

Palestinians in Gaza Slam Kushner’s Reconstruction Plan as Disguised Theft

Hend Salama Abo Helow

The people “want to rebuild it with their own hands — without foreign pressure or intervention,” said one Gazan.

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