Democrats have won Congress. Now they have to show they can govern. They should limit investigations to the most serious abuses, work with Trump wherever he cooperates, and serve the whole nation rather than their party. With a new generation of leaders rising, how they use these two years will shape 2028 The Democrats’ sweep…
Trump cannot bomb Iran into a lasting peace. The real test of American strength is not the power to destroy, but the wisdom to negotiate. The choice is compromise—or a catastrophe that neither side can contain There is no durable military solution to the American-Israeli conflict with Iran. Bombs can destroy installations, but they cannot…
The election has opened a path away from Netanyahu’s disastrous rule. Israel’s opposition must now choose: build a Jewish-Arab governing partnership or risk surrendering the country’s future to the forces tearing it apart Israel stands at a historic crossroads. The government that emerges from this election will determine whether the country begins to repair its…
Israel’s next election will decide far more than who governs. It will help determine whether the country can reclaim its democratic foundations, restore its international standing, and fulfill its founding promise—or continue down a path that endangers the very future its leaders claim to defend Hardly any election in Israel’s history has carried such profound…
Asked when the war with Iran would end, Trump answered, “When I decide to end it.” Imagine: a war disrupting the global economy and devastating lives across the Gulf and Israel rests on one president’s whim. When will Americans demand an immediate end to this war?
Today’s guest is Dr. Feride Rushiti, founder and Executive Director of the Kosovo Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims. Dr. Rushiti, a medical doctor, began treating civilian victims of war during the Kosovo war in 1999. She was among the first doctors to recognize the need for treatment of psychological trauma for refugees fleeing the violence, particularly for women and minority groups. Dr. Rushiti also played a key role in developing Kosovo’s legal framework for the humane treatment of prisoners and other detainees, successfully advocating for independent monitoring of detention facilities. In March 2018, Dr. Rushiti received the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award in recognition of her work with survivors of torture and human rights advocacy.
In this episode, we discuss her work with survivors of sexual violence during wartime and what led her into this work, efforts to have survivors of sexual violence recognized as war victims in Kosovo and to dismantle stigmas against survivors, the impact of intergenerational trauma, and encouraging survivors to seek support.
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As Israel’s elections conclude, neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor Eisenkot’s appears able to secure the 61 seats needed to govern without Arab parties. It is outrageous that Eisenkot’s camp would hesitate even for a moment to invite them to join a coalition government that would command a decisive majority and unseat Netanyahu and his extremist government that wreaks havoc on Israel.
Today’s podcast guest is Kelsey P. Norman, a fellow for the Middle East at Rice University’s Baker Institute and director of the Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees Program. Her book with Dr. Nicholas Micinski, titled Aiding Autocrats: Migration Management, Governance, and Repression in Africa, offers the first global account of how wealthy countries use money and influence to control the movement of people across the world.
In this episode, we discuss the broader implications of migration management aid, what it does and what kind of impact it actually has, how this type of aid often does not actually reduce migration and can in fact undermine democracy, and whether or not these systems can be improved upon to have the type of impact they are intended to have.
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On Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00am EST, I welcome to my podcast Hillel Schenker, Israeli journalist, political commentator, and longtime advocate for Israeli-Palestinian peace, for an important discussion on Israel's election results and their implications for the country's political future. Drawing on Schenker's firsthand insights from Tel Aviv, the conversation will explore Israel's changing political landscape, the challenges facing Israeli society, the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations, and the prospects for peace and regional stability.
The podcast will be aired live; click here to register for this important discussion: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817942738139/WN_J3PJKa0TQxytqJUInoIb2Q
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How much is a worker's life worth? In Bangladesh, garment workers protesting for better wages and working conditions have faced violent confrontations, raising serious concerns about their safety and freedom to protest. Behind the inexpensive clothes sold worldwide are millions of people struggling to support their families. Their demands deserve to be heard, not met with violence. Governments and international fashion brands cannot ignore the human cost of the global garment industry. Workers deserve dignity, fair wages, and protection from abuse. As Human Rights Watch highlights in its latest report, the violence surrounding labor protests in Bangladesh raises urgent questions about workers' rights and accountability.
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On 60 Minutes, Trump admitted that his immigration policy and its execution hurt Republicans in the midterm elections. Yet he elevated the reviled Stephen Miller, who is the architect of that brutal policy, from deputy chief of staff to chief of staff. The contradiction is glaring: Trump acknowledges the political damage while rewarding the man responsible. He speaks with both hands, showing neither a coherent policy nor a clear agenda, blaming everyone but himself for the election results. Instead, appointing the reviled Stephen Miller as the next chief of staff signals confrontation, not reconsideration. Trump should fire him—and accept responsibility for the cruelty carried out under his own authority.
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Trump, Last night on 60 Minutes, your trademark combatant bravado was noticeably absent. Apparently, the midterms have finally managed to put a dent in that oversized ego of yours. But I don't mistake a moment of political vulnerability for you accepting accountability. You don't get a pass.You bear responsibility for the American lives lost in a war with Iran that never needed to happen. You bear responsibility for the human suffering and deaths resulting from your administration's immigration enforcement policies. And you don't get to hide behind political rhetoric, manufactured enemies, or the ICE agents carrying out your agenda. Those are families forever changed by decisions made under your leadership. And as for your fantasies of Heaven, your self-proclaimed righteousness, and your expectation of divine approval... You might want to reconsider your destination. YOU ARE NOT ABOVE ACCOUNTABILITY. AND THEN THERE'S THIS...
Trump and his Nazi cronies will pay for what they have done to our country and then some
MILLER THE JEWISH/NAZI WHOM BETRAYED HIS ANCESTORS ‼️
Beyond Rights: The Health and Development Consequences of Restrictions on Afghan Women and Girls
The Journal for Humanitarian Conflict Resolution, in its Fall 2026 edition, features an article examining how restrictions on Afghan women and girls are affecting healthcare, development, and the country's future.
Since the Taliban’s 2021 return, restrictions on women’s education, employment, medical training, and movement have threatened Afghanistan’s health system and future. The article examines girls denied schooling, aspiring midwives barred from training, and mothers unable to access emergency care. It highlights projections that Afghanistan could lose 5,400 skilled female health workers by 2030, worsening maternal and child health crises. The authors call for protecting female healthcare workers, expanding community-based education and maternal care, sustaining women-led organizations, and securing humanitarian funding. They argue that restoring women’s rights is essential not only to human dignity but also to Afghanistan’s stability and long-term recovery.
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