The school that became a grave - 10.2.2026

The U.S. bombing of the Shajareh Tayyebeh children’s school in Minab, Iran, is one of the most horrifying tragedies of the war.

On February 28, the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the school was struck. At least 156 people were killed — 120 children, 26 teachers, and parents.

A major investigation by Drop Site News spoke with survivors, first responders, parents, and witnesses. Its findings describe at least two direct hits on a school packed with children. Even more horrifying, additional U.S. strikes were reportedly launched hours later, as first responders and parents were arriving to help.

The evidence challenges any claim that the school was simply a military target. The site had once been used by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, but satellite images taken weeks before the attack showed a school, murals, a soccer field, and children playing outside.

A United Nations fact-finding mission has concluded that the U.S. strike was a war crime. Yet the Trump administration has not acknowledged U.S. responsibility.

The evidence demands answers.

How could a school filled with children be struck? Why were additional strikes launched as rescuers and parents arrived? Who ordered these attacks? And why has there been no full public accounting?

These were not numbers. They were children, teachers, parents, and families.

The world must demand a full, independent investigation, truth, accountability, and justice for every victim.

Children belong in schools, not graves.

No government should be above international law. No child should become a casualty of war.

Botched Execution, Ban All Executions - 10.2.2026

Christa Pike’s botched execution in Tennessee is a horrifying reminder of the cruelty and danger of state executions.

Pike had already endured profound trauma. She was brutally raped when she was just 18 years old. Whatever happened afterward, that history of violence and suffering should make us ask whether the answer to human violence should ever be another deliberate act of killing by the state.

Her execution attempt reportedly involved repeated difficulties establishing an IV, followed by serious complications that left her critically ill.

No government should have the power to turn punishment into prolonged suffering.

The death penalty is irreversible. When an execution becomes botched, there is no way to undo the harm.

Christa Pike’s suffering should not be forgotten.

Ban All Executions. Abolish The Death Penalty. Let Justice Never Become Torture.

Botched Execution, Ban All Executions

Christa Pike endured brutal rape at 18. Her botched execution shows why state killing must end. Ban all executions. Abolish the death penalty.

Amy Goodman: 30 Years Of Courageous Journalism - 10.2.2026

Amy Goodman Has Spent 30 Years Practicing Independent Journalism And Giving A Voice To People Whose Stories Are Too Often Ignored.

As Host And Executive Producer Of Democracy Now!, She Has Reported On War, Human Rights, Injustice And The Struggles Of Ordinary People Around The World. Her Journalism Has Helped Millions Hear Voices That Powerful Institutions Might Prefer Them Not To Hear.

Her Work Has Already Received International Recognition. She Received The Right Livelihood Award, Becoming The First Journalist To Receive This Honor.

Amy Goodman Is Also A Jewish Journalist. Her Work Demonstrates That Speaking Against Injustice And Defending Human Dignity Need Not Be Limited By Religion, Nationality Or Political Boundaries.

Her Current Steal The Story, Please! Campaign Marks 30 Years Of Independent Journalism And Emphasizes The Vital Importance Of Protecting The Public’s Right To Know.

I Urge All Qualified Nobel Peace Prize Nominators To Consider Amy Goodman For The Nobel Peace Prize.

After 30 Years Of Courageous Reporting, Amplifying Silenced Voices And Defending The Principle Of Independent Journalism, Her Work Deserves Serious Consideration For This International Honor.

Germany Must Defend Freedom Of Speech And Human Rights - 10.1.2026

Germany’s History Gives It A Special Responsibility To Oppose Antisemitism And Protect Human Rights — Not To Silence Peaceful Voices Speaking For Palestinian Rights.

The Case Of The “Berlin Four” Raises A Profound Question: Can A Democracy Claim To Defend Freedom While Using Immigration Powers, Police Pressure And Other Measures Against People Who Protest Israel’s Policies And The Suffering Of Palestinians?

Lawyer Alexander Gorski Has Warned That Germany’s Policy Of Staatsräson Has Contributed To A Climate In Which Palestine Advocacy Can Be Treated As A Threat. The “Berlin Four” — Three European Citizens And One U.S. Citizen — Faced Deportation Proceedings After A Pro-Palestine University Protest.

Germany’s Responsibility For The Holocaust Must Never Be Used To Silence Opposition To The Actions Of Any Government. “Never Again” Must Mean Never Again — For Jews, Palestinians, Or Anyone Else.

Freedom Of Speech, Peaceful Protest And The Right To Challenge Government Policy Are Fundamental Democratic Principles.

Germany Should Defend These Rights Consistently, Protect Peaceful Protesters From Discrimination, And Demand Accountability For Violations Of International Human Rights Law — Whoever Commits Them.

History Should Teach The World To Protect Human Dignity, Not To Abandon It.

105 Palestinians In Gaza Must Not Be Forgotten - 10.1.2026

The World Must Not Turn Away From The 105 Palestinians Whose Remains Were Recovered From The Rubble In Gaza And Buried Today — Nearly Three Years After Their Lives Were Destroyed.

Among Them Were 60 Children.

These Were Not Numbers. They Were Human Beings — Children, Parents, Brothers, Sisters And Families Who Deserved To Live.

The World Must Remember Netanyahu’s Own Words. On February 18, 2024, He Vowed To “Finish The Job” In Gaza. On June 18, 2024, He Said, “Give Us The Tools And We’ll Finish The Job A Lot Faster.” On September 26, 2025, Before The United Nations, He Again Declared That Israel “Must Finish The Job” Against Hamas.

For Palestinian Families, “Finishing The Job” Has Meant Death, Destruction, Displacement And The Loss Of Entire Families.

Homes, Hospitals, Schools, Journalists And Civilian Life Have Been Devastated. The World Must Not Become Numb To Such Suffering.

Every Credible Allegation Of War Crimes And Other Violations Of International Law Must Be Investigated Independently. Those Found Criminally Responsible Must Face Justice Through Lawful Judicial Proceedings.

The 105 Palestinians Must Not Become Another Forgotten Number.

Every Human Life Has Equal Value.

Mahmoud Khalil And The Right To Stand For Justice - 10.1.2026

Mahmoud Khalil’s story raises a profound question for America: Can A country claim to defend freedom while punishing a person for speaking out for Palestinian rights?

Khalil spent 104 days in Immigration And Customs Enforcement detention after being targeted for his pro-Palestinian advocacy at Columbia University. He missed the birth of his first child and was separated from his wife, an American citizen. He says that, eighteen months after his arrest, the administration has never charged him with a crime or presented evidence that he committed one.

His struggle is bigger than one man. It concerns the right of students, immigrants and citizens to protest, speak and demand justice without fear of detention or deportation.

Khalil has now brought civil-rights lawsuits involving the U.S. Government and Columbia University. His case should compel America to examine whether political speech is being treated differently when the speaker is Palestinian and advocates for Palestinian rights.

No person should be denied a voice because of their identity or political beliefs. Democracy depends upon protecting dissent, defending due process and treating human beings with equal dignity.

A country that truly believes in freedom must protect the right to stand for justice—even when that speech is uncomfortable.

Palestinian Political Prisoners Must Not Be Forgotten - 9.30.2026

The World Must Not Remain Silent While Palestinian Political Prisoners Are Imprisoned And Mistreated.

The Story Of Marwan Barghouti And Other Palestinian Prisoners Raises A Profound Human Rights Question: How Can There Be A Just Peace While Political Leaders And Prisoners Remain Behind Bars, Separated From Their Families For Years?

Arab Barghouti Has Described The Pain Of Being Unable To See Or Speak With His Father And Of Being Separated From Him For Years. Such Separation Is Not Merely Political. It Is A Human Tragedy Affecting Families, Children, And Parents. Reports Have Also Raised Serious Concerns About Barghouti’s Treatment In Prison.

At The Same Time, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Was Again Denied A U.S. Visa To Attend The United Nations General Assembly In Person. He Was Instead Permitted To Address The Assembly By Video.

The World Must Demand Transparency, Due Process, Humane Treatment Of Prisoners, Family Contact, And Accountability For Any Abuse. Human Rights Cannot Depend On Nationality Or Political Power. Every Prisoner Has A Human Face, And Every Family Deserves Dignity.

There Will Be Accountability At The End Of Life When Those Who Violate God’s Divine Laws Must Answer For Their Actions. No Power, Wealth, Office, Or Military Strength Can Provide An Escape From Moral Accountability. History Has Shown The Horrors That Can Result When Human Beings Treat Other Lives As Worthless.

Hitler’s Genocide Against The Jewish People Stands Among History’s Most Horrific Crimes. Today, Palestinians Are Enduring What Human Rights Organizations And Others Describe As Grave Abuses And Devastating Mass Suffering. Those Responsible For Violating Human Rights Must Remember That Political Power Does Not Place Anyone Above Moral Law.

The Scriptures Teach That There Is Accountability For Injustice. Those Who Believe Otherwise Should Remember: Human Courts May Fail, But God’s Judgment Cannot Be Evaded.