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“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza
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“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza

Dan Steinbock

When the bombing of Gaza will finally cease, the U.S. administration will push the post-genocide opportunity for property development. In this quest, Tony Blair is […]

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

09/22/2025 By Juan Cole

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

09/22/2025 By Middle East Monitor

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Trump and the Faustian Bargain of Corker and the GOP

Trump and the Faustian Bargain of Corker and the GOP

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The Republican Establishment doesn’t want much in life, just for the wealthy to have ever lower […]

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Gerrymandering is about Race even when it seems just "Partisan"

Gerrymandering is about Race even when it seems just “Partisan”

By Olga Pierce and Kate Rabinowitz | ( ProPublica) | – – The Wisconsin case before the Supreme Court claims to be about partisanship. But […]

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Despite Trump, IAEA Confirms Iran's Compliance with Nuclear Deal

Despite Trump, IAEA Confirms Iran’s Compliance with Nuclear Deal

TeleSur | – – Despite accusations by the Trump administration against Iran’s compliance with the nuclear deal, the U.N. nuclear agency chief denied these claims. […]

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Displaced and Refugees
Yemen: Is Saudi Coalition deliberately Blocking Aid and Fuel to Civilians?

Yemen: Is Saudi Coalition deliberately Blocking Aid and Fuel to Civilians?

Human Rights Watch | – – Houthi-Saleh Obstruction also Heightens Crisis (Beirut) – The Saudi-led coalition’s restrictions on imports to Yemen have worsened the dire […]

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Former US Allies peeling off under Trump: Turkey halts US Visas

Former US Allies peeling off under Trump: Turkey halts US Visas

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The US and Turkey have ceased processing non-immigrant visas for one another’s citizens. That’s right. If […]

Juan Cole

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VP Pence pulls NFL Political Stunt at Taxpayer Expense

VP Pence pulls NFL Political Stunt at Taxpayer Expense

Member of White Supremacist Administration leaves during protest against White Supremacism

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"Push her down the stairs”:  Trump, US Misogyny  and Birth Control

“Push her down the stairs”: Trump, US Misogyny and Birth Control

By Gail Ukockis | (Informed Comment) | – – In 2004, Trump was on Howard Stern’s radio show to talk about his family. After admitting […]

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Trump Finally Ditches the Iran Nuclear Deal, but at What Cost?

Trump Finally Ditches the Iran Nuclear Deal, but at What Cost?

Mohammed Nuruzzaman | (Informed Comment) | – – President Trump is set to decertify the Iran nuclear deal, as reported by the global news media. […]

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What if we Gave Seven Wars and No Americans Noticed?

What if we Gave Seven Wars and No Americans Noticed?

By Andrew J. Bacevich | ( Tomdispatch.com) | – – Consider, if you will, these two indisputable facts.  First, the United States is today more […]

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