Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; feature) – The world’s most poorly kept secret is that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Bibi) is escalating his state-sponsored […]
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In the Age of Trumpian Reaction, is MLK’s Legacy to the 99% being Reversed?
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Reaction has two main meanings in English. One is to respond to some new situation (not […]
Instead of Stereotyping Trump Voters, Progressives need to Get them Back
By George Lakey | ( Waging Nonviolence ) | – – In ordinary times, progressives might get away with casual images of their political opponents, […]
Islam Ban sought by Far Right Austrian Party founded by ex-Nazis
TeleSur | – – Before he announced his proposal, Strache warned the crowd of the “existential threat” posed by Islam to Europe. As the vortex […]
5 Images that refute Trump’s attack on Hero John Lewis
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – It began when Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) announced that he would not attend the inaugural of […]
6 Lessons From Nonviolent Organizing for Resisting Trumpism
The Beautiful Trouble Team | ( Waging Nonviolence ) | – – Trouble vs. Trump Drawing from the Beautiful Trouble and Beautiful Rising toolboxes, here […]
Dangers of Trump’s Militarization of Government
By Rut Diamint | (The Conversation) | – – Should Latin Americans be concerned that Donald Trump has picked General John Kelly to lead the […]
The Pope Says Yes to Palestine: Embassy Opens in Vatican
TeleSur | – – On Saturday Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will meet Pope Francis to inaugurate Palestine’s first embassy to the Holy See ahead of […]
From Syria to Sanctions, Flynn-Russia Quid Pro Quo?
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The headlines about Trump and his team on the one hand and the Russian Federation on […]
2017: The Rise of the Demagogues: Trump & the Euro-Populists
Human Rights Watch | – – (Washington, DC) – The rise of populist leaders in the United States and Europe poses a dangerous threat to […]