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Watch This New Hollywood Movie About Gaza

Our society doesn’t always stand out for its values, but damn well does for its production values. There may be nothing more powerful in the world than a film — or even a commercial — with high production values. So…

Atmane Mazouz: A deep will for change and a commitment to a better future

A profound overhaul of the democratic and republican camps is essential to building a true rule of law. Without a united and structured force capable of loudly and clearly carrying the voice of freedom, an authoritarian regime will encounter only…

Trump’s Hawk Lands in Mexico: Ronald Johnson’s Appointment Sparks Outcry Over U.S. Interference

A storm is brewing in U.S.–Mexico relations, and its epicenter is the newly appointed U.S. ambassador: Ronald Johnson, a former Green Beret and CIA operative with deep ties to U.S. military interventions in Central America. Johnson arrived in Mexico City…

The Real Reason Donald Trump is America’s Favorite Politician

The Unspoken Cause The real underlying reason that Donald Trump has been America’s favorite politician for the last 10 years is rarely spoken about. There’s a reason why it’s not mentioned much, but we’ll get to that in a moment.…

No One Is Safe Until Everyone Is: Humanity’s Missing Project

Fragmented by nationalism and distracted by power games, humanity stands at a turning point. We face global crises that threaten our survival, yet we remain without a common purpose rooted in solidarity and mutual care. This—our failure to recognize our…

Fasting for GAZANS — Kathy Kelly — Day 1

Starting on May 22, 2025, several peace activist will fast for 40 days — vigiling in front of the United States Mission to the UN. They demand an end to US support of Israel’s military and urge the American government…

Before We Think: Culturally Encoded

Last week, we picked up our 5-year-old son from his public kindergarten in Beijing. On the way home, he proudly recited a Tang Dynasty poem by heart — 春望 (Chūnwàng, or Spring View, 757 AD), one of the most famous and widely recited…

Mexico’s president ramps up opposition to proposed U.S. remittance tax

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday her government will send another diplomatic mission to the United States to oppose a proposed 3.5 percent tax on remittances, warning the measure would severely impact millions of Mexican nationals living abroad. Speaking at…

States Can Take Meaningful Climate Action, Even Without Federal Support: Study

State action to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change can make a big difference, even in the absence of a strong federal climate strategy, according to a new study led by researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State). By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The researchers…

The Golden Dome Delusion: Prioritizing Missiles Over Humanity

by Irshad Ahmad The arena shifted from WrestleMania IV and WrestleMania V to the presidency of the United States—a superpower where real forces clash like billiard balls on a table. When struck, these balls scatter, seeking refuge in pockets to…

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