The global tax regime is no longer a technocratic issue; it has become a generational fault line. Young people, particularly Gen Z, are openly rejecting an economic system that protects multinational wealth while shifting the burden onto ordinary citizens. Protests from Nairobi to global capitals show a generation unwilling to accept austerity, regressive taxation, and shrinking public services as inevitable. The existing framework, largely shaped through the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, enables profit-shifting and tax avoidance that hollow out state capacity. By speaking out, younger generations are forcing tax justice onto the political agenda, reshaping how governments confront inequality, legitimacy, and economic power in a globalized world.
Every American must remember that the US is not on the verge of an authoritarian takeover; we are in it. Trump is creating a new set of rules to solidify his dictatorship with his allies, the oligarchs. America’s future democracy is at stake. Every Democrat and Republican official who doesn’t rise and live up to their oath of office and stop Trump`s systematic destruction of our democracy should be considered complicit in Trump’s betrayal.
#Trump #UnitedStates #Democracy #Authoritarianism
In my latest podcast episode, Israeli journalist and author Yaakov Katz outlines what he sees as the greatest mistake that Israel made in the Gaza war - selling the fantasy that military operations alone would be enough to win the war. However, the reality is that a political process is needed at the end. Listen to us discuss this and more on my latest podcast episode.
Listen now; link in bio.
Today’s podcast guest is Yaakov Katz, a journalist, author, and senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute. His newest book, co-authored with Amir Bohbot, is While Israel Slept – How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East.
In this episode, we discuss Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza and the “Trump factor” that has emerged in the peacemaking process; the need for a political, not just military, process in finding an end to the Gaza war and ultimately the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; how to bring both peoples back toward a mindset where peace could be possible; and the lack of leadership on both sides in being willing to make concessions to make real change possible.
Listen now; link in bio
Full bio
Yaakov Katz is an author, a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute & the co-founder of MEAD, the premier Middle East-America policy forum. Between 2016 and 2023, Yaakov was editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post where he continues to serve as a columnist.
Yaakov also writes for the Jewish Chronicle, is the host of the JPPI podcast & appears regularly on CNN and BBC as an Israel analyst.
Yaakov’s newest book (co-authored with Amir Bohbot) “While Israel Slept – How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East” is a national bestseller in the US. His previous three books are “Shadow Strike – Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power”, “Weapon Wizards - How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower” and “Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War”.
Prior to taking up the role of editor-in-chief, Yaakov served for two years as a senior policy adviser to Naftali Bennett during his tenure as Israel’s Minister of Economy and Minister of Diaspora Affairs.
Originally from Chicago, Yaakov has a law degree from Bar Ilan University and spent a year as a fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Chaya and their four children.
Every American must remember that the US is not on the verge of an authoritarian takeover; we are in it. Trump is creating a new set of rules to solidify his dictatorship with his allies, the oligarchs. America’s future democracy is at stake. Every Democrat and Republican official who doesn’t rise and live up to their oath of office and stop Trump's systematic destruction of our democracy should be considered complicit in Trump’s betrayal.
#Trump #UnitedStates #Democracy #Authoritarianism
150 CommentsComment on Facebook
They’ve already tried to stop him several times but the majority of the people want him in charge
The impeachment process will begin as soon as it is legally viable. Let's just hope the Congress has the will to stop him.
Ok, Skeletor.
Perfectly said and absolutely the truth.
I agree completely
So true.... its worse that scary
"America's future democracy is at stake"- I know this is false because we're a republic.
Yes he said it like it is
I just wish someone on the left would have a meaningful conversation and explain what Trump is doing that is illegal or “authoritarian like”.
If it’s something we have to make ourselves remember it’s just propaganda.
All of those laughing, don't come crying when you discover how true this is !!
After the mid term election Trump's finished
Funny how many foreigners are worried about Trump. Maybe because he's making America and Americans first.
Going to be a pretty short dictatorship due to his health!!
I would be willing to bet that he didn't see any election fraud in 2020. He probably profited from the banana republic that resulted from the stolen election. And he probably didn't notice that President Trump had to run for election in 2024. But, there is a lot of that blindness going around in certain circles.
Why is it that someone who barely speaks English feels they have the right to tell us, as Americans, what we're to think? We have a history that our ancestors shaped & we're here to carry it on. Trump is setting the course for America to remain free & the globalists are in panic mode. Example is this man's rhetoric.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯💯💯💯💯💯
Trump is only using rules made by the democrats.. they just dont like it when the shoe is on the other foot.
Thanks ice stand behind trump and truth
Please provide proof that Trump isn't operating within the bounds of the constitution which is the only way he could be authoritarian. Provide real proof and not claims otherwise this post is just a democrat fairy tale
Who is shutting down the government again?
I beg every Republican official to take a moment and ask themselves:
Am I truly living up to my oath of office to defend and protect the Constitution?
Am I upholding America’s democracy and freedoms for which millions have perished to protect?
Am I fighting for what’s right, opposing what’s wrong, and embracing what’s morally virtuous?
Am I elevating my homeland’s well-being above my own aspirations and my treasured dreams?
Are there 10 honest Republican members of Congress who can say, yes, I have lived up to these ideals and values?
I dare say no.
4 CommentsComment on Facebook
It's not just republicans that are dividing society. I have NEVER voted Republican in my entire life but today there are radicals in the Democratic party that are no less extremist and equally divisive.
Ben-Meir,,,, compulsive liar feeding the sheep
The clown posting is is just another headline reading, brainwashed, butt hurt liar. Take your TDS pill and just a real job. Mommy is tired if you in her basement! So typical!!
A racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes was posted on Donald Trump’s official social media account and was left there for hours. Only after widespread outrage did the White House respond with a cowardly deflection, blaming an unnamed “staffer.” No name, no explanation, no consequences - a blatant and ugly lie of convenience. This content did not appear by accident. Portraying Black people as apes, not to speak of a former President and first lady, is one of the most vicious and historically abhorrent racist tropes ever. This is an act by a person who could not stoop low enough to show the depth of his vulgarity and a lack of any semblance to humanity. Blaming staff instead of taking responsibility reveals not error, but rot. A president who thrives on hatred and takes no responsibility is degrading the office of the presidency to an unprecedented level. It is no news that Donald Trump is racist; what is shocking is how low he is willing to go.
#Trump #Obama #whitehouse #racist
14228 CommentsComment on Facebook
I urge you to look at the entire video shared and see what happened. I also urge you to understand he did not make the video or post it.
the funny thing I didn’t even see it at first I just saw their smiling faces
When there’s more people laughing at your post than liking it. Well… that’s hilarious 😂😂😂😂
Picking one scene out of a video is like Picking one word out of a sentence 🤔
whole time he’s the ape 🦧 they have similar lips and skin 🤣
I mean….there were multiple other depictions of political figured different animals as well. Nobody said anything about Hakeem Jeffries in the video
This is the best comedy I've seen today!
I love President Trump and that video is hilariously funny!!!!
The judgment whether it is racist or not has to do with the victims who feel offended not the outside critics who put in their comments.
Too funny. Love it.
Not racist in my opinion if you watch the entire video from start to finish. In fact, it was effin hilarious
Is that Barry and Big Mike that was in the hilarious video at the bottom right???
The whole video is hysterical.. especially the pig 🐷
Michelle Obama said when a Bully goes low, we go high. They are such respectful examples of a president and First Lady, when they both speak people get quiet and listen, we need speakers like them right now, I watched her tv program and heard Obama speak at a college so much strength in there words. Right now we need strength and when they go low we go high. Thank you Obamas
Remember when humor was a thing? I mean stand up and skits was amazing back then.
He did not make the video, he shared a video and sharing is caring
Funny ,especially the characters fitting the personalities....
Well whose the monkey now
The racist are awake early enough to applaud their King.
It's hilarious.
The truth can be hilarious can't it? Lol
The funniest thing I've seen since the girl lost her fingers from the flash grenade!!
I am curious if that video was sent to draw our attention away from Epstein files??
It’s hilarious
Whoever made the video I must say it was quite entertaining
Older people in Gaza are facing a severe and largely overlooked health crisis. New research by HelpAge International and Amnesty International shows that many elderly Palestinians are skipping meals so others can eat, rationing medication for chronic illnesses, and living in overcrowded tents without adequate shelter or healthcare. Most have been displaced multiple times since October 2023. Human rights organizations say these conditions are the result of Israel’s continued blockade of Gaza, restrictions on aid and essential medicines, and the suspension of humanitarian organizations, which have left older people without protection or care.
31 CommentsComment on Facebook
I guess hamas should distribute the stockpiles
how about yemen??
Elections have consequences. All their problems are because of hamas leadership
You say the children are starving but the parents are fat. Now your say the elderly are starving but their children are fat 🙄🤔 see the pattern ?!?!
Tell them they should have chosen better leaders.
Happy Saturday everybody
Take a moment to read another excellent post, this one by Aino Lahdenperä…. Gazans reap what they sow. None of the war would have happened, had Gazans supported peace and opposed terrorism. They chose otherwise - they chose terrorism and war. They also chose to put their civilians into terrorist locations - i.e. into legal military targets - in order to protect terrorists. No one else but the people of Gaza are responsible for their society, government and the actions of that government. Hamas would not be in power without widespread support from the people of Gaza. Also, no government can stay in power if majority of people oppose it. Gazans have already for 20 years failed to oppose terrorism and stand up for peace and democracy. Allowing terrorism is not a human right. Allowing terrorism makes you complicit in terrorism. By allowing terrorism, you give up your rights. Because the rights of your victim to defend itself overrides your rights.
Take a moment to read another excellent post, this one by Aino Lahdenperä…. Gazans reap what they sow. None of the war would have happened, had Gazans supported peace and opposed terrorism. They chose otherwise - they chose terrorism and war. They also chose to put their civilians into terrorist locations - i.e. into legal military targets - in order to protect terrorists. No one else but the people of Gaza are responsible for their society, government and the actions of that government. Hamas would not be in power without widespread support from the people of Gaza. Also, no government can stay in power if majority of people oppose it. Gazans have already for 20 years failed to oppose terrorism and stand up for peace and democracy. Allowing terrorism is not a human right. Allowing terrorism makes you complicit in terrorism. By allowing terrorism, you give up your rights. Because the rights of your victim to defend itself overrides your rights.
Guess they not waving flags throwing candy now ....ummm I have a kit cat bar
Thank you Hamas
They’re supposed to be “starving,” but they aren’t hungry enough to eat any of the nonperishable halal food that Israel provided and delivered for free.
Why aren't you going over there and cooking for them
Children, elderly people, decide now what you are complaining. Every picture has shown that there is enough food, except probaganda AI pics. All that comes from Gaza direction seems to be totally fake. Adult men and women are working for Hamas. Go to UAE, Dubai to ask help! They probably can help you, but I think they won't. Are you scumbacks?
Ben-Meir,,,, compulsive liar feeding the sheep
So first it was all the children then when we all seen through the lies you changed to elderly people? 🙄
Sounds like Gaza's fucking problem then...
You can thank Hamass for this.
dont blame us for your hypocricy
Yeah Yeah !!! More false garbage. If you are that concerned fuck off over there and help with this false crap !!
Well tell Hamas leadership living high on the hog from embezzled aid funds in Dubai to foot the damn bill. NO MORE FROM ANYONE. Let them figure it out for themselves.
Talk to the hamassholes. See if there is anymore candy from the 10/7 parades.
