The Sudanese civil war is one of the greatest tragedies we are witnessing today. The international community is disgraceful for sitting on its hands, watching with indifference this ongoing humanitarian catastrophe Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023, and so far, several rounds of peace talks have been of no avail in bringing an end…
There is a growing consensus among many notable political scientists and historians that America is at a perilous crossroads; Trump has chosen the road that leads to disastrous authoritarianism. The question is what it would take to stop Trump from destroying our democracy and replacing it with a dictatorship For nearly 250 years, despite its…
It is hard to imagine that there is not a single adult in Trump’s orbit to tell him that withdrawing from the many UN agencies that provide critical humanitarian services undermine rather than advance the US’ national interest and global standing Alon Ben-Meir · Trump's Assault on the UN is Self-Defeating There is no other…
The ceasefire agreement and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners is only the first step on the long and treacherous road that could end the calamitous, decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In my recent article, “A Rare Alignment: The World Stands Ready, Are the Palestinians?” I tackled what the Palestinians must do to realize their…
The US is not on the verge of an authoritarian takeover; we are in it. However, it is not too late to be reversed. Trump must be stopped to arrest his reactionary revolution and prevent him from realizing his horrific goal of a full dictatorship.
#Authoritarianism #Trump #UnitedStates #Democracy
Today’s podcast guest is Michael Bedenbaugh, a political analyst and author, whose latest book, Reviving Our Republic: 95 Theses for the Future of America, argues the need for political renewal in the United States and presents recommendations for such reforms in a historical context. Mike’s diverse background includes five years of service in the US Navy, as well as previously serving as president and executive director of Preservation South Carolina, working to protect and preserve the state’s historic places.
In this episode, we discuss the ceding of congressional power to the president over the years, and how that power shift looks under Trump, the crisis of leadership in the United States, and the possibility of going, as Mike describes, back to the country’s foundational goal of neutrality.
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American author and political thinker Mike Bedenbaugh is a respected voice in constitutional principles and American governance, historic preservation, and community development. Born with a reverence for history, he served as the former president and executive director of Preservation South Carolina, where he led numerous initiatives that demonstrated the economic and cultural value of historic preservation.
Mike’s diverse background includes five years of service in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS South Carolina, studies in international studies and history at the University of South Carolina and Columbia University, and leadership roles in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. He has also served on his hometown’s city council while his efforts in community revitalization and historic preservation earned him the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. As a member of Preservation Action in Washington, D.C., he continues to advocate for policies that strengthen local communities and honor America’s heritage.
Iran has once again moved to silence those who dare to speak. On November 3, authorities in Tehran arbitrarily arrested four researchers and writers who have consistently refused to surrender their voice to the state. They are now being held incommunicado, without lawyers, without contact with family, and without any information on their whereabouts, a clear case of enforced disappearance. This is not simply an attack on intellectuals; it is an attack on the courage of people who insist on telling the truth in a country where truth is punished. Those detained include Shirin Karimi, Parviz Sedaghat, Mohammad Maljoo, and Mahsa Asadollahnejad. Writer Heyman Rahimi was also raided and summoned. Iran must know by now that silencing the brave will not silence the truth.
#Iran #FreeSpeech
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has condemned US military airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific allegedly carrying illegal drugs, calling them “unacceptable” and a violation of international law. His office demanded an investigation into what it described as extrajudicial killings of people aboard these vessels. “These attacks and their mounting human cost are unacceptable. The US must halt such attacks,” said Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson for Türk’s office. Trump defended the strikes as part of his anti-drug campaign, but no policy can justify killing people at sea without due process. When justice is replaced by jungle law, human beings become easy prey.
#UnitedStates #DrugBoats #HumanRights
Over 70% of Zambia’s population lives on less than $3 a day. The World Bank’s latest Poverty and Equity Assessment shows that economic growth has not improved daily life for most people. Poverty is now deeply structural, not temporary. Around 80% of the poor live in rural areas, where small-scale farming keeps families at bare subsistence. Many lack access to markets, credit, and basic infrastructure; meanwhile, urban poverty is also rising, especially outside Lusaka, where hardship is becoming a long-term reality rather than a short-term shock. Zambia needs targeted rural investment, fair agricultural support, and equitable urban development. International partners must support these efforts responsibly and strengthen institutions, rather than fostering dependency.
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Iran has once again moved to silence those who dare to speak. On November 3, authorities in Tehran arbitrarily arrested four researchers and writers who have consistently refused to capitulate or surrender their voice to the state. They are now being held incommunicado, without lawyers, without contact with family, and without any information on their whereabouts, a clear case of enforced disappearance. This is not simply an attack on intellectuals; it is an attack on the courage of people who insist on telling the truth in a country where truth is punished. Those detained include Shirin Karimi, Parviz Sedaghat, Mohammad Maljoo, and Mahsa Asadollahnejad. Writer Heyman Rahimi was also raided and summoned. Iran must now know that silencing the brave will not bury the truth, and the authorities will ultimately pay the price.
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In 2025, Turkey created the National Solidarity and Democracy Commission as part of talks to end the 40-year conflict with the PKK. The PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party) is an armed Kurdish movement that emerged in the 1980s after decades in which Kurds faced bans on their language, cultural identity, and political participation. The conflict has caused more than 40.00 killed and unspeakable suffering on both sides, mostly though by the PKK. Although the PKK announced it is ready to disarm and dissolve, the chance for peace is threatened by the Erdoğan government’s ongoing repression of Kurds. Under Erdoğan, thousands of Kurdish politicians, journalists, and activists have been jailed, Kurdish mayors removed from office, media shut down, and peaceful expression criminalized. There can be no real peace unless Turkey ends persecution, restores judicial independence, and guarantees equal rights and dignity for Kurds and all citizens.
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Serbia must take immediate steps to ensure accountability for the Novi Sad railway tragedy. One year after the collapse that killed 16 people, there is still no meaningful investigation. Nearly half a million people have taken to the streets across the country, demanding truth and justice, yet their voices continue to be dismissed. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, is urging Serbia to conduct transparent, independent investigations into the canopy collapse and into the violent attacks and arbitrary arrests of peaceful protesters and journalists. Serbia’s authorities must be held accountable. Judicial independence, freedom of expression, and the right to peaceful assembly are not privileges; they are the pillars of democracy. Without them, trust in institutions cannot be restored.
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MOSLEMS ! MUHAMMAD COMMITTED SHIRK ! ! ! The Quranic “SATANIC VERSES” are Surahs: 53:19-26 (The Star). Also 17: 73 - 75 and QS 22: 52, 53. Muhammad wanted "pagan" Meccans to accept his Allah & Islam. Muhammad made a “deal” with INFIDELS to recognize three (3) pagan goddesses (al-Lat, al-Uzza, and Manat), advocating and advancing worship of these PAGAN DEITIES as intercessors to Allah. The Satanic Verses are very strong EVIDENCE, from the Quran itself, that Muhammad was a total fraud and religious charlatan. Salman RUSHDIE tried to tell you the Truth about Muhammad and Islam
