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Cartoon shows three Arabs, standing on a rock labeled "Arab Baghdad Summit," angrily offering a bag labeled "Arab Oil Money" to Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who rides by on a donkey. Sadat ignores them as he reaches toward a dove with an olive branch in its mouth.

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.

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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!

Somaliland: A North-South Korea-like Divide… in Africa

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

With continued democracy and civic freedom, and now globalization and a start at international recognition, Somaliland’s future is in the other direction: success!

Sad to Say But the Trump Disaster is Worse Than We Expected

January 26, 2026 By Jack Jones

I don’t believe things can get better with Trump. I have no faith in his concern for our nation. I’m afraid that we won’t have a country left by the time he’s out of office.

Restricting Opposition Activity After Voting in Uganda and Beyond

January 25, 2026 By Livert Ngum

When opposition voices are constrained at this stage, core democratic principles begin to fray. Transparency suffers when leaders cannot freely address the public.

The Role of Friction in Society and Government

January 25, 2026 By Jordan Pecora

An illusion of social connection that is created by para-social relationships is adding to the loneliness epidemic as well as the downfall of democracy.

Iran’s Upheaval and the Test of Global Resolve

January 20, 2026 By Ali Karamifard

The Iranian people have never been this resolute in their objective, which is toppling the regime. The regime has already fallen in the minds of the public.

On Religion, Authoritarianism and Technology

January 19, 2026 By Jenny Oak Tree

Once a lie goes viral, it is truth. Efforts to dispel the lie leave less of a viral imprint. We are basically a populace at the mercy of humanity’s impulse to lie and create outrage.

Don’t Follow the True Believers of Fascism

January 18, 2026 By Jack Jones

I’m not ready to give up my vote for the ambitions of these Silicon Valley self aggrandised geeks any time soon. I would encourage you to keep an eye on them because they are definitely keeping an eye on you.

Is Australia or the USA More Antisemitic? A Data Challenge.

January 16, 2026 By David Anderson, J.D.

This is your mission, should you accept: Where is antisemitism worse – the USA or Australia? Suggested paths of enquiry: google engrams of headlines, twitter polls, Pew etc., media coverage and the like.

The Quick Fall Into American Fascism

January 14, 2026 By Jack Jones

This flirting with fascism isn’t wise or pretty. I believe it’s the current political pursuit of the technocrats of which many are multi-billionaires, industrialists, security contractors and others.

How the U.S. and the U.K. Frame Religion Differently

January 9, 2026 By Adia May

Watching the news in both countries, I have realised that the media does more than just report reality; it constructs facts from opinion and instructs audiences what is acceptable to believe publicly.

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