How to Become a Conservative in Four Embarrassing Steps
Conservatives often turn to denial, dismissal, and/or belligerence through delusional thinking and a lack of empathy. We are living in a conservative-controlled nation—here are four reasons we are moving closer to a world of trouble for our children.
Iran crisis exposes the impotence of America’s Neoliberal War Machine
Could the stark choice our country is facing in Iran be a turning point, a moment when the American people will stand up and clearly, strongly say “No” to war, before our corrupt leaders can plunge Iran?
Finland’s NATO move leaves others to carry on the ‘Helsinki spirit’
What are the consequences for Finland and the world, including Finland's historic role as a peacemaker.
NATO’s 5% pledge: An obscene betrayal of global needs
It represents a major step backwards—away from addressing the urgent needs of people and the planet, and toward an arms race that will impoverish societies while enriching weapons contractors.
Let the media coverage of Manchester victims be a model for all young victims...
“These terrorist attacks are not confined to Europe. They take place every single day in Iraq, in Syria, in Afghanistan, in Pakistan and Yemen, Bahrain.”
When and how do reluctant Dems ‘Cry ‘Havoc!’ and let slip the dogs of war-like...
Trumpism will push all limits until stopped by a greater coalition, like 200 judicial rebukes and a political surge no amateur insurrectionists can deny. We need far more than Dem mice that roar but don’t bite.
The war on Iran—and Washington’s missing exit strategy
That means inflicting real costs: U.S. casualties, political backlash at home, strained relations with allies, global economic disruption and a further erosion of Washington’s standing in the world.
All Forms of Life Are Sacred
Just because animals are cognitively different from us, why is it people's belief that they have lesser moral value? Using them is the ultimate problem—it does not matter how well we treat them.
End the war in Ukraine
No diplomatic solution is possible without serious pressure on Putin.
Rising politics of intolerance and the need for unity
Division in any form, including nationalism, and competition go against human nature.