Tuesday, September 15, 2026

A terrible precedent: The assassination of Qassam Soleimani

The assassination of a popular leader like Soleimani and the lack of evidence presented about imminent plots he was supposedly engaged in, may empower other countries to take similar actions in the future, a slippery slope indeed.

Trump smashes a hornet’s nest with a giant club, opens a door to a...

A large number of America’s most respected psychiatrists have stated that this president is mentally unstable; that he is, therefore, unfit to be the U.S. .president, and must be removed from office.

War with Iran is at stake — and democrats’ high jumps over low standards...

Much has changed during the last five decades, but deception remains central to the state of perpetual war that funnels mega-billions in profits to the military-industrial complex.

Biden and Buttigieg are showing how corporatism and ‘the madness of militarism’ go together

Devastating impacts of nonstop war are all around us in the United States, from deadly federal budget priorities to traumatic effects of normalized violence.

Portugal, Sanders, and discussing socialism in the Democratic party

Most Americans are not aware that in the last four years Portugal has buttressed its socialism programs, abandoned economic austerity, and improved its economy greatly. Sanders programs would do that as well.

You’re not so different from an octopus: Rethinking our relationship to animals

Animal whisperer, Sy Montgomery, argues that we share greater similarities than differences with our fellow animals, and that fact should make us re-examine our relationships with them.

What can peace activists do to help prevent a war with Iran?

What can peace activists can do besides marching in protest of Trump's actions—here are a few ideas.

Chris Hedges: Rebellion is the only way to stop the ruling elites

He shares the wisdom he has gained from his experiences watching governments fail to inform us about what to expect and how to build power.

Trump and Machiavelli: Does morality matter?

"Consider what an unbelieving world will say if you continue to brush off Mr. Trump’s immoral words and behavior in the cause of political expediency."

A new year and a new Trump foreign policy blunder in Iraq

We hope that 2020 will be the year when the American public finally looks at the fateful choice between war and peace with 20/20 vision.