Open Letter to the World from the Island from Cuba
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Open Letter to the World from the Island from Cuba
To all humanity, to mothers of the world, to Doctors Without Borders, to journalists with self-respect, to governments that still want justice: I condemn
Identification: Virulent Pathogen
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Identification: Virulent Pathogen
Regardless of the day-to-day estimates of how many Americans are adamant hard-core Trump MAGA class, and how rallying cries of power with the People and not Trump grow each day, neither side has landed a knockout punch. It’s an even bet whether Trump’s head…
Life is Hard to Get Used To, Prisoners Remind Me
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Life is Hard to Get Used To, Prisoners Remind Me
The concept of “getting used to” anything in life is an interesting one. Where I’ve encountered it, the implication is that, over time, one becomes more
Purges in the Chinese Military
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Purges in the Chinese Military
The Anti-Corruption Campaign China’s purge of Gen. Zhang Youxia, long considered a confidante of Xi Jinping and a vice-chairman of the powerful Central
Countering Bully, Tyrant Trump’s Intimidating Expletives – It Could Work
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Countering Bully, Tyrant Trump’s Intimidating Expletives – It Could Work
The most remarkable realization about Donald J. Trump’s rise to becoming America’s elected dictator is that it all came out of his MOUTH. Understanding
Can Europe Reassert Itself After Ukraine?
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Can Europe Reassert Itself After Ukraine?
Washington’s 2025 strike on Iran, the raid to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, and its renewed interest in acquiring
A Worker-Led Alternative to Billionaire-Owned News in DC
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A Worker-Led Alternative to Billionaire-Owned News in DC
The Washington Post’s decision — at the behest of billionaire Jeff Bezos — to fire, according to some estimates, over 40 percent of the newsroom is
Israel’s Perilous Death Penalty Bill Also Endangers Diaspora Jews
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Israel’s Perilous Death Penalty Bill Also Endangers Diaspora Jews
The debate over Israel’s death penalty bill has reignited the question of whether non-Israeli Jews have a right to weigh in on Israeli social issues. Many
Precarious Work, Precarious Care: Income Instability and Interruptions in Health Care Access
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Precarious Work, Precarious Care: Income Instability and Interruptions in Health Care Access
Access to health care is one of the key indicators of workers’ well-being, but monthly volatile income may undermine the continuity and affordability of
Misplaced Mourning: Farewelling the CIA World Factbook
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Misplaced Mourning: Farewelling the CIA World Factbook
For those with a sense of humour, consulting alleged facts compiled by an agency specialising in subterfuge, subversion, deception and plain mendacity
Bangladesh at the Crossroads: Elections and the Future of the World’s Eight Largest Country
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Bangladesh at the Crossroads: Elections and the Future of the World’s Eight Largest Country
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a sweeping victory in the 12 February 2026 elections, securing 212 of 300 parliamentary seats. This victory
RFK Jr’s AI Gives the US Some Needed Health Advice: What Foods Should I Put Up My Rectum?
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RFK Jr’s AI Gives the US Some Needed Health Advice: What Foods Should I Put Up My Rectum?
“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn’t stop to think if they should.” Yes, the United States Department of
What Is Really Behind the Rise of Antisemitism?
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What Is Really Behind the Rise of Antisemitism?
Back in the middle of January 2026, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz sent out a message to its subscribers asking them, “How has the rise in antisemitism
Revisiting the Story of Clementine Barnabet, a Black Woman Blamed for Serial Murders in the Jim Crow South
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