Here we are: gathering our dusty, disheveled hair to weave a gray painting that surpasses the work of the greatest artists. It’s not yellow or blue, but entirely gray—blood gleaming in the center

Guest editor Barrak AlzaidCo-editor Aram Kavoossi Deadline extended: Submissions are open now through June 30, 2024 SUBMIT YOUR WORK HERE … Continue reading "Call for Submissions: The Futurities Issue"

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Each morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierce through the darkness, I find myself drawn to the window, searching for that familiar sight. And when I see them—those vibrant kites painted against the backdrop of the azure sky—my heart swells with a sense of hope that defies the despair that threatens to consume us.

Insurgent Transmissions is a film series highlighting the varied Palestinian experience. Made by contemporary Palestinian makers, the films depict the … Continue reading "Insurgent Transmissions: A Palestine Film Series"

I’ve gone back to the vital distinction between an ally, whose solidarity often forms part of their online persona and public brand, and an accomplice, who stands by the oppressed, complicit in the pursuit of justice, bearing alongside them the repercussions of refusing to execute.

Death is extending a hand of redemption, with a forceful yank. When I retract my hand, he seizes my head and gazes into my eyes, urging me to tread in his path.