Tag: Political Commentary
“The madness of militarism,” the 2023 Ellsberg lecture by Norman Solomon
Norman Solomon reflects on 'the madness of militarism' in the Ellsberg Lecture
MSNBC axes Mehdi Hasan’s show amidst his vocal support for Palestinian...
Progressive voices alarmed as MSNBC axes 'The Mehdi Hasan Show' amidst its candid reporting on Middle East conflicts.
The Big Fix sticks: nothing impedes Trumpist fealty to its endlessly...
Will ANY Trump crime or conviction, no matter how heinous or despicable, alienate backers who not only believe Trump is incapable of evil but also see him as the lone savior against countless enemies?
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US senators threaten ICC with sanctions if Israeli officials are targeted
This stern admonition, aimed directly at the ICC's prosecutor, comes as the court contemplates charges against Israeli officials for alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
New reports highlight urgency to shield Medicare and Social Security from GOP cuts
Recent government trustee reports underscore the vitality of Medicare and Social Security, sparking a fierce debate over the future of these programs under potential Republican governance.
‘Stop weaponizing antisemitism’: Police ‘body-slam’ Jewish Dartmouth prof. at campus Gaza protest
This comes as more than 50 chapters of the American Association of University Professors have issued a statement condemning the violent arrests by police at campus protests.
Gray whale sighting off New England coast marks fifth documented observation outside Pacific
In a rare event, the New England Aquarium aerial survey team spotted a gray whale 30 miles south of Nantucket.
Renewable energy surpasses 30% of global electricity supply for first time ever
According to Ember’s executive summary of the report, record solar and wind construction in 2023 means “a new era of falling fossil generation is imminent.”