Tag: politics
Two colonies doomed to 2nd-class status and remote central government control
Two photos speak volumes about the striking similarity between Hong Kong and Puerto Rico, one an island and peninsular former colony of...
Boris Johnson and the new battle of Britain
All eyes are focused these days on Boris Johnson, the new prime minister of the United Kingdom.
But that’s...
Boris Johnson, ‘political vegemite’, becomes the UK prime minister. Let the...
To no-one’s great surprise, Boris Johnson has been elected by the members of the Conservative Party to be the new leader, and...
The bipartisan BIG LIE: Trump’s climate genocide is normal
Emulating Goebbels—but through Deafening Silence
Anyone acquainted with propaganda’s sordid history will recognize the words “big lie”—capitalized for...
Father’s lessons
Sometimes the personal overrides the burning political—just before it doubles back to connect. For me, I reflect on this day of my...
“We are what America looks like”: The trials of ‘the Squad’
“Our squad is big. Our squad includes any person committed to building a more equitable and just world and that is the...
To media, no Democrat can possibly be right-wing
The 2020 presidential candidacy race is in full (absurdly early) swing, and there is a clear and obvious internal battle currently raging...
How a trojan horse project to rewrite our constitution could actually...
It’s often said that if Trump is reelected, it’ll be the end of democracy in America. But how could Trump get reelected,...
The good news about Trump’s very bad environment speech
It’s hard to find the nuggets of good news in the media these days. Many people are so burnt out on the...
Trump’s ‘spiritual adviser:’ A match made in wealth gospel heaven
That’s what comes from not attending enough Trump rallies. One misses the most spectacular, if sobering revelations — though nothing to do...
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U.S.-backed Rafah massacre: calls for immediate suspension of Israeli aid after 45 civilians killed
International outrage mounts as images of the Rafah bombing reveal horrific civilian casualties, prompting demands for the U.S. to cease military support for Israel.
Netanyahu’s ‘tragic mistake’ claim faces backlash after Israeli strike kills civilians in Rafah
International outrage erupts as Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in Rafah, Gaza, leaves 50 civilians dead. Critics demand accountability from Netanyahu and call for the suspension of U.S. military aid to Israel.
Israel escalates Rafah bombing despite ICJ order to halt assault, ignoring international condemnation
Reports from Gaza reveal that Israel intensified its bombing of Rafah just minutes after the International Court of Justice ordered a halt to the military operations, prompting widespread international condemnation.
Millions at risk as record-breaking heatwaves loom: Experts call for immediate protections
As unprecedented heatwaves threaten millions across the U.S., climate experts and public health officials urge immediate actions to protect vulnerable populations and outdoor workers, warning of severe health risks and infrastructural challenges.
Democratic lawmakers oppose Netanyahu’s congressional address amid genocide allegations and ICC arrest warrants
As Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces potential arrest warrants and accusations of genocide, House Democrats intensify opposition to Speaker Johnson’s invitation for him to address Congress.