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A Big Day for Somalilanders (And A Friend) At The U.N.

A Big Day for Somalilanders (And A Friend) At The U.N.

September 27, 2026 By David Anderson, J.D.

Somaliland is a peaceful democracy, thriving with free markets and allies, now seeking recognition to secure its rightful future.

9/11: A New York Memory That Never Left

9/11: A New York Memory That Never Left

September 26, 2026 By David Anderson, J.D.

Twenty-five years later, 9/11 remains more than a New York tragedy, reshaping global politics while leaving an enduring mark on the city.

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Whether or Not They Get the Picture

Whether or Not They Get the Picture

August 9, 2026 By Jack Jones

I reflect on the Trump administration, democracy, public institutions, inequality and the growing determination of ordinary Americans to reclaim their country.

Statesmen, Not Escalation

Statesmen, Not Escalation

July 19, 2026 By Jack Jones

As global tensions rise, the world needs diplomatic leadership, not political brinkmanship that risks widening conflict.

Ukraine, Gaza And Iran: Three Fronts, One Conflict

Ukraine, Gaza And Iran: Three Fronts, One Conflict

July 19, 2026 By David Anderson, J.D.

From Ukraine to Gaza and Iran, today’s conflicts reveal competing political systems, alliances, and visions for the international order.

The Iran War... Reframed

The Iran War… Reframed

July 18, 2026 By David Anderson, J.D.

Critics decry the war in Iran, yet its strategic gains, notably weakened nuclear threat and alliances, are reshaping global power.

An Inspiring Africa-Middle East Story: Somaliland

An Inspiring Africa-Middle East Story: Somaliland

July 8, 2026 By David Anderson, J.D.

Despite limited recognition, Somaliland is forging bold alliances and using its strategic position in the Horn of Africa to defy isolation.

War Pigs: Black Sabbath Meets the Evangelical Iran War Supporters

March 20, 2026 By Jack Jones

One day this insanity that’s been repeating itself can come to an end. Will it start with you? Will it start with me?

The Sigh of the Religious: Marx, Suffering and the Politics of Belief

March 5, 2026 By Adia May

Religion persists not solely as a symptom of those who fail to confront reason, but because society itself inhabits social conditions that make transcendence intelligible.

Breakneck: China’s Engineer State Vs. America Lawyerly State

March 5, 2026 By Jenny Oak Tree

We are a lawyerly state meant to build individual rights instead of projects that build material wealth for impoverished Americans.

Why is the Media and Mob so Anti-Israel?

March 3, 2026 By David Anderson, J.D.

How the anti-Israel narrative has become so dominant in our era needs explaining, whatever our feelings on the Middle East. Even if you dislike Israel, what if your cause or people are twisted by liars?

Freedoms That Hang in the Balance

March 3, 2026 By Jack Jones

The bottom line is Trump has stolen levers of power that we’re being damaged by a presidency out of balance and the greatest need is for protecting the union from an autocracy.

When America Lost Faith in Experts

February 23, 2026 By Jordan Pecora

Experts and the government need to gain trust back from the people and this can be accomplished if promises made are actually promises kept.

State of Power: Marx, Democracy, and the ICE Crisis in Minneapolis

February 6, 2026 By Adia May

In the early weeks of 2026, the streets of Minneapolis became unexpectedly dark. What began as an immigration enforcement regime has morphed into a national confrontation over state coercion.

Good News for Stephen Miller’s Fascists

February 5, 2026 By Jack Jones

Try something new. Possibly discover a whole universe of culture and imagination that’s waiting to embrace, and be embraced by you!

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