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America may have invaded Iraq for its Oil, but Solar Power is what Iraqis now Want
Climate Crisis

America may have invaded Iraq for its Oil, but Solar Power is what Iraqis now Want

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Iraqi farmers, tired of high electricity bills and frequent blackouts, are turning to solar panels, according to Khalid Al-Mousuly at […]

Despite Efforts to Shift the Blame, Israeli Policies Are Starving Children

Despite Efforts to Shift the Blame, Israeli Policies Are Starving Children

08/21/2025 By Human Rights Watch

We’ll all Feel the Abrupt Changes Striking Antarctica Sea Ice and Ocean Currents

We’ll all Feel the Abrupt Changes Striking Antarctica Sea Ice and Ocean Currents

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Rumors of Shakira Israel Concert Cancellation called Incorrect

Rumors of Shakira Israel Concert Cancellation called Incorrect

The initial news was carried widely, including by the Jerusalem Post

Juan Cole

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Is Roseanne Barr what America has Become?

Is Roseanne Barr what America has Become?

In a better US, there would be as much discomfort with her Islamophobia as with her disdain for African-Americans.

Juan Cole

Israel/ Palestine
Israeli Banks in Palestinian West Bank Profit from Squatter Settlements (HRW)

Israeli Banks in Palestinian West Bank Profit from Squatter Settlements (HRW)

Bankrolling Abuse: Their Role Abets Land Seizures, Rights Abuses

Human Rights Watch

Feminism
After arrest of Feminists, Saudi Arabia sets Harsh Penalties for Sexual Harassment

After arrest of Feminists, Saudi Arabia sets Harsh Penalties for Sexual Harassment

Saudi Arabia is preparing to outlaw sexual harassment less than a month before the conservative kingdom lifts its ban on women driving

AFP

National Security State
Terrorizing ourselves Silly:  Surreal Pentagon Nightmares underpin $700 bn Budget

Terrorizing ourselves Silly: Surreal Pentagon Nightmares underpin $700 bn Budget

Military war games anticipated many of the fears articulated in Trump’s December 2017 National Security Strategy

Nick Turse

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India stands with Iran against Trump Sanctions

India stands with Iran against Trump Sanctions

India’s External Affairs Minister delivered a sharp rebuke to US plans for sanctions on trade with Iran on Monday

Juan Cole

Environment
Trump's most Corrupt Cabinet Member is in Trouble, but the Environment is Worse Off

Trump’s most Corrupt Cabinet Member is in Trouble, but the Environment is Worse Off

How has Pruitt survived so long?

Tan Copsey

Israel/ Palestine
Israel begins construction of sea barrier off Gaza coast

Israel begins construction of sea barrier off Gaza coast

The Israeli government began construction of marine barrier off the coast of the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday

Maan News Agency

Green Transportation
Return of the Tall Ships: Sailing for Zero-Carbon Shipping

Return of the Tall Ships: Sailing for Zero-Carbon Shipping

Shipping is a major contributor to international carbon emissions. Technological advances may change that

Christiaan De Beukelaer

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