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After months of devastating war, the U.S. and Iran have formally signed a memorandum of understanding that opens the door for peace.
This 60-day framework agreement is a hopeful step toward the diplomatic resolution this crisis always demanded.
This week, Congress took steps to further surge funding for militarism at home and abroad.
On Tuesday, the House passed funding legislation to give immigration enforcement billions more dollars without any accountability measures. The bill was signed into law by President Trump on Thursday.
After months of advocacy, we saw a big win for peace this week as the House passed a War Powers Resolution to end U.S. military attacks on Iran.
Four Republicans joined all Democrats in pushing the resolution over the finish line on Wednesday in a 215-208 vote.
This is a big deal and an important, hopeful step forward for peace.
This week, protests at the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center in New Jersey put a national spotlight on the inhumane conditions and abuses people are facing in ICE custody.
About 300 detainees are reportedly participating in a hunger strike, protesting poor food, medical neglect, and the denial of due process.
More than a year after the Trump administration began dismantling U.S. foreign aid programs, violence and suffering are on the rise around the globe. In recent weeks, new reports are painting a clearer picture of the cascading consequences.
After a months-long political standoff over immigration enforcement funding, congressional Republicans continue to push forward a $72 billion proposal without measures to hold these rogue agencies accountable.
Despite the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, tensions and violence in the region are once again escalating. On Thursday, the U.S. military carried out strikes on Iranian military facilities after U.S. Navy ships exchanged fire with Iranian vessels.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court effectively struck down the last remaining major provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
This week, we were thrilled to have more than 300 people join us in Washington, D.C. and virtually to lobby for peace at a pivotal moment.
This week, we were thrilled to have more than 300 people join us in Washington, D.C. and virtually to lobby for peace at a pivotal moment.