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The Mortal Sins of Patriarchy
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The Mortal Sins of Patriarchy

H. Patricia Hynes

Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – How much are women and girls–half of humanity–valued?  When men violate us for sex in prostitution.  When […]

The 6 Superpowers that Faith Communities bring to nonviolent Struggle

The 6 Superpowers that Faith Communities bring to nonviolent Struggle

10/05/2025 By Waging Nonviolence

Hamas and Israel are on the Verge of a Ceasefire; Denial of Palestinian Agency Could Derail it

Hamas and Israel are on the Verge of a Ceasefire; Denial of Palestinian Agency Could Derail it

10/05/2025 By The Conversation

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Donald Trump
Could Comey Memo lead to Impeachment of Trump?

Could Comey Memo lead to Impeachment of Trump?

Jon Queally, staff writer | ( Commondreams.org) | – – “Donald Trump wanted to stop the FBI investigation, which is the definition of obstruction of […]

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Erdogan & Trump:  Can the Confict over Syria be Resolved?

Erdogan & Trump: Can the Confict over Syria be Resolved?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Two really big egos met Tuesday at the White House, as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan consulted […]

Juan Cole

Authoritarianism
Should the Pentagon be Propping up Dictatorships around the World?

Should the Pentagon be Propping up Dictatorships around the World?

By David Vine | ( Tomdispatch.com ) | – – Much outrage has been expressed in recent weeks over President Donald Trump’s invitation for a […]

Juan Cole

Climate Change
CO2 putting Oceans on verge of Oxygen Starvation for next Million Years

CO2 putting Oceans on verge of Oxygen Starvation for next Million Years

University of Exeter | – – Scientists believe the modern ocean is “on the edge of anoxia” – and the Exeter researchers say it is […]

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African-Americans
Even Conservative SCOTUS can’t Stomach N Carolina Voter Suppression

Even Conservative SCOTUS can’t Stomach N Carolina Voter Suppression

by Andrea Germanos, staff writer | Commondreams.org | – – North Carolina’s Voter ID Law Meets ‘Its Much-Deserved Demise’ Decision by U.S. Supreme Court not […]

Juan Cole

Donald Trump
"Can you believe the World we Live in?" Trump doesn't understand "Classified"

“Can you believe the World we Live in?” Trump doesn’t understand “Classified”

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Donald Trump is most probably not a Russian spy. He may have unusual connections to Russian […]

Juan Cole

Democratic Party
It's the wrong time to mock Republican voter outrage

It’s the wrong time to mock Republican voter outrage

By Ian Berman | (Informed Comment) | – – The Waking of the American Voter As voters express their anger at Republican politician town halls, […]

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Displaced and Refugees
The Refugee Crisis and the Renewal of Our Humanity

The Refugee Crisis and the Renewal of Our Humanity

By Gregory Alonso Pirio | (Informed Comment) | – – The colossal refugee crisis confronting humankind today has created an unprecedented opportunity to awaken our […]

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Censors
Clapper Lied & Spied, now charges Trump w/ assault on Gov't Institutions

Clapper Lied & Spied, now charges Trump w/ assault on Gov’t Institutions

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – During the past week we’ve been subjected to hours of testimony by or interviews with James […]

Juan Cole

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