Things are pretty bleak. The Trump administration is petering out in the most predictable way, screaming about a fictional election … More
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Standing Rock Sioux elder succumbs to Covid
In October, as the coronavirus outbreak swept across the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s reservation, straddling the North and South Dakota border, tribal … More
Biden after Electoral College affirms win
President-elect Joe Biden declared Monday, hours after the Electoral College made his victory over Trump official, that “the rule of law, our … More
FDA Approves Emergency Use of COVID Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use on Friday, clearing the way for the … More
Live Your Life – Chief Tecumseh
So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.Trouble no one about their religion;respect others … More
Platt Amendment – U.S. dominance over Cuba
On March 2, 1901, the Platt Amendment was passed as part of the 1901 Army Appropriations Bill. It stipulated seven conditions for the … More
Defending Human Rights Is Not Terrorism
Human rights defenders around the world are being harassed, arrested, detained, ill-treated and charged with terrorism-related offences. As both of … More
“General Orders No. 100″ – Lieber Code
On April 24, 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issued “General Orders No. 100: Instructions for the Government of the Armies of the … More
“The North’s Andersonville”
Camp Douglas, in Chicago, Illinois, sometimes described as “The North’s Andersonville,” was one of the largest Union Army prisoner-of-war camps for Confederate soldiers taken prisoner during the American Civil … More
Israel’s Netanyahu visits Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Saudi Arabia over the weekend, a senior cabinet minister told local news media, signaling a … More
The only US president who didn’t wage war
“This group can speak freely and boldly, working both publicly and behind the scenes. Together they will support courage where … More
Trump may accept results, never concede he lost
There is a growing expectation among Trump’s advisers that he will never concede that he lost re-election, even after votes are certified in … More
Biden not getting intelligence reports
The Trump administration’s unwillingness to acknowledge that former Vice President Joe Biden won the election has led to an unusual restriction on … More
2020 Electoral College outlook
Perhaps one of the most unexpected developments in the 2020 presidential campaign is how remarkably stable the state of the race has … More
Unit 8200
Unit 8200 is an Israeli Intelligence Corps unit of the Israel Defense Forces responsible for collecting signal intelligence (SIGINT) and code decryption. Military publications include references to … More
Why Christians Should Dump Trump
It’s well known that conservative Christians are among Donald Trump’s strongest supporters. If all you knew about me was where … More
Trump Is a National Disgrace
This assault on our democracy must stop. The current president is ignorant, incompetent, inhumane and a prodigious liar, passing 20,000 … More
Strange Fruit
Southern trees bear a strange fruitBlood on the leaves and blood at the rootBlack bodies swinging in the southern breezeStrange … More
The Hunting of Billie Holiday
From his first day in office in 1930, Harry Anslinger had a problem, and everybody knew it. He had just … More
Religious abuse
Religious abuse is abuse administered under the guise of religion, including harassment or humiliation, which may result in psychological trauma. Religious abuse may also include misuse of religion … More
