Friday, May 15, 2026

Tag: war

The first 50 days

While there are already all too many examples of that very sort of perversification, let me just focus on several that could prove crucial when it comes to the future of our imperiled democracy.

The illusion of ceasefires

The Israeli government has now adopted a strategy of inflicting overwhelming violence until Hamas capitulates by releasing the remaining hostages.

Israeli airstrike hits Gaza hospital with US doctors inside, killing civilians...

The attack came just hours after U.S. doctors volunteering at the hospital spoke to Western media outlets, condemning Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

Israel’s war on Gaza is deliberately targeting children—new UN report

The renewed bombing follows repeated violations of the ceasefire terms by Israel.

Why ‘pro-Israel, pro-peace’ advocates cling to genocide denial

But very few members of Congress dare to acknowledge that reality, while their silence and denials scream out complicity.

Israel’s assault kills 174 children in Gaza in one of the...

With at least 174 children killed in a single day, Israel’s renewed bombing campaign in Gaza marks one of the most devastating assaults in the region’s history, violating ceasefire agreements and worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis.

The new age militarists

What's their threat to our common future?

How Donald Trump and Elon Musk are waging a deep and...

Historians and neuro-scientists show there are well-established psychological patterns that explain how personal fear fosters anger that leads to a need for action to eliminate the fear.

New analysis reveals over 1,200 Palestinian families erased in Gaza as...

The findings add to growing documentation of civilian casualties as Israel’s military campaign continues.

The end of US soft power?

Trump's effort to end U.S. foreign aid throws out a lot of babies with the bathwater.

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A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.

From ICE to Iran, veterans are challenging US militarism

Antiwar veterans are leveraging their unique credibility to oppose the war in Iran, stop ICE and support active duty resisters.

House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation

Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.

Amazon deforestation falls to eight-year low as scientists warn gains remain fragile

Researchers credit stronger enforcement and environmental protections in Brazil while warning that fires, illegal logging, and political threats continue to endanger the rainforest.

Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins

The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).