In an age where innocence often defines childhood, three young boys—Arman, Nafi, and Proloy—demonstrated a level of courage that belied their years. All students of Class Six, they found themselves in the middle of an unimaginable tragedy—yet responded with extraordinary…

When Descartes said, “I think, therefore I am,” he placed human consciousness at the center of existence. His assertion implies that without awareness, the world loses its meaning—a sentiment echoed by a Brazilian community member who responded to an educator,…

By Maxine Lowy An honor granted by the president of a democracy to the dictator of a neighboring country offers clues for understanding the background of a military intelligence orchestration from 50 years ago, known as Operation Colombo or the…

Not recognizing the magic of the present moment may just be a crime against our humanity. In my recent article, From Personal Development to Human Development, I explored the imbalance between our inner growth and society’s relentless focus on external…

Some wars are being justified by maps, others by dogmas, and others by oil. But the most dangerous are fueled by symbols. And there is no symbol more flammable than an ancestral temple disputed by two wounded peoples. In the…

As Pressenza, we were able to personally follow the Music Against Silence demonstration in Varese and Brescia. In Varese, I met one of the organizers and proposed an interview to better explain this wonderful initiative against apartheid and the genocide…

POEM   Sleep well, my child Dream well, my little one Dream of a world where all strife will end.   Feel well, my child Feel what’s in your heart Feel that all good things will surely come to pass.…

“Halfway through his term, we have yet to see the Marcos Jr. administration make significant efforts in addressing the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss in the country. What is needed is radical…

We humans wear the mask of civilization, pretending to be gentle, good, and refined—but peel it away, and what remains is a beast far more brutal than anything in the wild. A lion kills only to eat; once its hunger…

Zohran Mamdani faces multiple significant challenges in his bid to become New York City’s mayor. Here’s a list of them. There will be more in the coming days. In my opinion, the real problem is, big media such as New…