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As the Military Occupies your Town, Give them Flowers and a Note
Authoritarianism

As the Military Occupies your Town, Give them Flowers and a Note

Arnold Oliver

Tiffin, Ohio (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – During some of the large anti-war demonstrations during the 1960’s some of the protesters gave flowers to the […]

The Fragile Peace of Trump’s Gaza Plan

The Fragile Peace of Trump’s Gaza Plan

10/02/2025 By Middle East Monitor

Where does the Arab and Muslim world stand on Trump’s Gaza peace plan? Expert Q&A

Where does the Arab and Muslim world stand on Trump’s Gaza peace plan? Expert Q&A

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As US/ Kurdish force Moves on ISIL at Manbij, Turkey goes Ballistic

As US/ Kurdish force Moves on ISIL at Manbij, Turkey goes Ballistic

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The left-leaning Beirut daily al-Safir (Ambassador) points out that less than two weeks after the Syrian […]

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National Security State
Trumping Terrorism with Torture?

Trumping Terrorism with Torture?

By Rebecca Gordon | (Informed Comment) | – – Why do Republican candidates for the presidency keep promising to commit war crimes? GOP standard-bearer Donald […]

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Entertainment
Tired of living in fear of the Muslims next door?  Easy Breathalyzer Fix (Bassem Youssef Satire)

Tired of living in fear of the Muslims next door? Easy Breathalyzer Fix (Bassem Youssef Satire)

Dr. Bassem Youssef | (Fusion Comedy Satire Video) | – – “Tired of living in fear of the Muslims next door? Bassem Youssef has a […]

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Israel/ Palestine
The Gaza Strip: The Political Economy of De-development: Sara Roy

The Gaza Strip: The Political Economy of De-development: Sara Roy

Paige Brownlow | (Institute for Palestine Studies) The Gaza Strip: The Political Economy of De-development Third and Final Edition by Harvard Scholar, Sara Roy “The […]

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ISIL counter-attack in Fallujah:  can Iraqi Forces maintain momentum?

ISIL counter-attack in Fallujah: can Iraqi Forces maintain momentum?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The London pan-Arab daily al-Hayat [Life] reports that Iraqi troops are advancing on Fallujah despite facing […]

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Far Right
Koch Bros. Shill Glenn Beck suspended for agreeing with Brad Thor that Trump might have to be Taken Out

Koch Bros. Shill Glenn Beck suspended for agreeing with Brad Thor that Trump might have to be Taken Out

Joya Mia Italiano and Elliot Hill | (TheLipTV Video Report) | – – “Glenn Beck has been suspended from satellite radio company SiriusXM after one […]

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Far Right
US domestic extremists a bigger risk than foreign terrorism, but guess who Trump & GOP Coddle?

US domestic extremists a bigger risk than foreign terrorism, but guess who Trump & GOP Coddle?

By David Alpher | (The Conversation) | – – Take America back from those who have stolen it. Protect America from those who want to […]

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Foreign Policy
Multi-Trillion Dollar Bridge to Nowhere in the Greater Middle East

Multi-Trillion Dollar Bridge to Nowhere in the Greater Middle East

By Andrew J. Bacevich | ( Tomdispatch.com ) | – – We have it on highest authority: the recent killing of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar […]

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Bill of Rights
Dear Mr. Holder: Why Ed Snowden can't get a Fair Trial in your National Security State

Dear Mr. Holder: Why Ed Snowden can’t get a Fair Trial in your National Security State

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Former US Attorney General Eric Holder said in an interview that what NSA whistle blower Edward […]

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