Friday, May 29, 2026

Hope on the cliff’s edge in Brazil

The country’s president has reacted to the ongoing tragedy not with compassion but with exaggerated toughness.

City in Arizona approves resolution for removal of ‘irresponsible’ and ‘inhumane’ razor wire at...

The resolution called the razor wire "not only irresponsible, but inhumane" and argues that this type of wall "is only found in a war, prison or battle setting."

Youth activists in St. Charles and Tacoma take bold stance against arms shipments to...

Activists rally to halt arms manufacturing and shipment in dual demonstrations.

Latest US War Crime is the Murderous Destruction of a Hospital in Afghanistan

The best statement President Obama could come up with after the U.S. bombed and destroyed a hospital in Afghanistan, killing innocent civilians and volunteer doctors from Doctors Without Borders, was “We’re sorry”? This is why the rest of the world hates the U.S.

Dirty-Energy Supporters Cower before Hurricane Francis Strikes

As Pope Francis takes on global warming in 2015, dirty-energy supporters are cowering as their flimsy ideological castles are being threatened. Yet it's about time humans admit that climate change is not only a matter of science, but also of moral duty.

Gaza, the G-word and leadership

Exploring the depths of conflict: Unraveling the complex dynamics of the Israeli-Hamas tensions and their global implications.

How ‘America first’ descends to ‘America behind’

Admittedly, “Trump the Rogue Empire-buster” smacks of old-fashioned, comic book cartoon characters – full of sneering menace, contempt and buffoonery. Okay, not...

In the crosshairs: The perilous reality for journalists in 2023

Examining the heightened risks faced by journalists in conflict zones, especially in the Gaza Strip, amidst global political tensions and criticism of U.S. foreign policy.

Moving Forward

“We can live in a world where the police don’t kill people by limiting police intervention, improving community interactions and ensuring accountability.” Derek Royden takes a look at Campaign Zero’s police reform proposals.

Extreme weather devastating US raises calls to pass Biden’s infrastructure bill

The infrastructure bill may not be enough to address the climate crisis; some lawmakers are urging the president to declare a national emergency.