In light of Turkey’s renewed threats to invade Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava), the present is an apt time to reevaluate the dire consequences that such an action would have for northeast Syria and the...
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A new British political party leader has been making the news. Boris Johnson was elected (in a pretty undemocratic way, but such is the policy of the party) to lead the Conservative Party and,...
As the collective furor over the Mueller testimony yesterday illustrated, the American public still cares about the lawless, corrupt, ruthless imperial presidency and all that's attached to it. What...
In a recent Foreign Affairs cover story, Fareed Zakaria attempts to answer the question: “what happened to the American Century?” This sober and prescient piece of writing begins with:...
Ari Aster’s Midsommar begins, ends, and is punctuated with screaming. Screaming in films is generally a sign of catharsis, right? Sure. Well, and abject horror. Midsommar gives us both, of course....
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Recent research has found that business leaders are wary of hiring disabled people in senior roles. In a display of blatant disablism, the most prevalent reason for not hiring disabled people include...
Pope Francis and Vladimir Putin met for the third time as the Russian president began his state tour in Italy on July 4. After the Vatican meeting, Putin met the Italian president and prime minister...
The election of Volodymyr Zelensky hasn't brought peace to the Donbass. Shelling is still a daily reality for the local population, as well as sporadic fighting. Recently pro-Russia forces...