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The Terrible Cost of Kursk
On March 16, The New York Times reported that “Ukrainian forces have pulled almost entirely out of the Kursk region of Russia.” After seven months, one Ukrainian soldier told the BBC, “Everything is finished in the Kursk region.” Back on August 6, 2024, the Ukrainian armed forces surprised both Russia and Western analysts with a … Continue reading "The Terrible Cost of Kursk" -
Shifting Allegiances: The Role of Palestine in US Domestic and Foreign Policy
It is crucial for any American administration to recognize that, regardless of political agendas, the views of the American public regarding the situation in Palestine and Israel are undergoing a significant shift. A critical mass of opinion is rapidly forming, and this change is becoming undeniable. Paradoxically, while Islamophobia continues to rise across the US, … Continue reading "Shifting Allegiances: The Role of Palestine in US Domestic and Foreign Policy" -
Perilous Times for Personal Liberty
“First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out – Because I was not a socialist.| Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out – Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out – Because I … Continue reading "Perilous Times for Personal Liberty" -
The Ukraine War: Frank Talk, Liberal to Liberal
It doesn’t really pay for a liberal to see through propaganda because you either alienate yourself from all your liberal friends who are wallowing in it, or you sit in crushing silence out of fear of being ostracized. To be true to myself, I’ve opted for the former route, to speak out, liberal to liberal, … Continue reading "The Ukraine War: Frank Talk, Liberal to Liberal" -
Why ‘Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace’ Advocates Cling to Genocide Denial
Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza comes several months after both Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch issued reports concluding without equivocation that Israel was engaged in genocide. But very few members of Congress dare to acknowledge that reality, while their silence and denials scream out complicity. In a New York Times interview last weekend, the … Continue reading "Why ‘Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace’ Advocates Cling to Genocide Denial"