Stealing Student Dreams to Give Billionaires a Tax Break
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Stealing Student Dreams to Give Billionaires a Tax Break
President Trump has declared that he has “won affordability.” In his State of the Union speech, he even bragged that he’s bringing costs “way down on
Mendacious Rationales: The Lies Behind Operation Lion’s Roar
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Mendacious Rationales: The Lies Behind Operation Lion’s Roar
Many in the United States would scarcely identify the difference between Iran and Iraq, both countries based on ancient civilisations so chronologically
India–Israel: An Unholy Alliance and Iran as Act One in the Greater Israel Scheme
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India–Israel: An Unholy Alliance and Iran as Act One in the Greater Israel Scheme
An earlier version of this article was completed a day before the joint Israeli-American war against Iran. The gist of it examined the likely scenarios
All Aboard the Secular Zion Train
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All Aboard the Secular Zion Train
On February 21, 2026, Tucker Carlson flew to Israel to interview Mike Huckabee, the United States Ambassador to Israel, ordained Baptist minister, and
Canadian Prime Minister Defends Israel and the U.S. as they Commit War Crimes
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Canadian Prime Minister Defends Israel and the U.S. as they Commit War Crimes
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement on the unprovoked and potentially catastrophic war of aggression Israel and the United States
What Critics Still Get Wrong About Marijuana Legalization
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What Critics Still Get Wrong About Marijuana Legalization
By most measures, cannabis legalization is a resounding success for the 24 states (plus D.C.) that have implemented it. That’s why no state has ever
The Ellisons Taking Over Warner is Pants on Fire Stuff, but Team Progressive Just Whines
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The Ellisons Taking Over Warner is Pants on Fire Stuff, but Team Progressive Just Whines
If I said, “Citizens United,” every card-carrying progressive would immediately yell that it let the rich take over elections. But if we ask how, the
Do “Soft Skills” Explain the Low Employment Rate for Black Men?
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Do “Soft Skills” Explain the Low Employment Rate for Black Men?
One explanation for the low Black male employment rate that has been put forth by prominent scholars is that Black men are weak in what are called “soft
A First Lady in a New York Cell
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Trump’s Health Care Affordability Pitch Shifts Costs to Patients
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Trump’s Health Care Affordability Pitch Shifts Costs to Patients
It’s no secret that the failure of Congressional Republicans to extend the enhanced premium subsidies for insurance purchased on the Affordable Care Act
Regime Change in the Iran War, But Which One?
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Regime Change in the Iran War, But Which One?
Last June 2025 Trump bombed Iran. He said to eliminate Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons development. He then proclaimed he had achieved that goal. So what
Killing Leaders Doesn’t Kill the System
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Killing Leaders Doesn’t Kill the System
President Donald Trump has repeatedly described Iran as a serious and immediate threat to U.S. interests, signaling a willingness to target senior
Why Animal Activists Should Oppose the Iran War
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Why Animal Activists Should Oppose the Iran War
Anyone who believes President Donald Trump is attacking Iran for the sake of democracy or human rights is profoundly naive. At no point in his time in the
From Personal Power to Autocracy in Donald Trump’s America
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From Personal Power to Autocracy in Donald Trump’s America
Power is felt, attributed, invisible, all-important, descriptive, without shape, and so much more. There is personal power, governmental power, and the
Latin America and Caribbean Solidarity in the Trump Era
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Latin America and Caribbean Solidarity in the Trump Era
Donald Trump has his sights set on Latin America and the Caribbean and is prepared to use a heavy hand to bring them under his exclusive control. He
Iran Nuclear Bomb Bad, Saudi Arabia nuclear bomb good?
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Iran Nuclear Bomb Bad, Saudi Arabia nuclear bomb good?
I admit I am confused. Trump, not the US Congress, declared war on Iran to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon by using its civilian nuclear reactor
Future in Peril for PIRG and Campus/Community Radio at the University of Ottawa
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Future in Peril for PIRG and Campus/Community Radio at the University of Ottawa
Two important campus organizations in Ottawa are in the final days of a student vote to determine their future. They each separately have a referendum