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Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis
Archaeology

Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The first recorded world-historical pandemic took place (541–750 CE) in the Roman Empire and Sasanian Iran, as well as neighboring […]

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

09/14/2025 By Human Rights Watch

The 21st Century has a before and after Gaza: Brazilian Author Frei Betto,

The 21st Century has a before and after Gaza: Brazilian Author Frei Betto,

09/14/2025 By Global Voices

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Europe
London’s Muslim Mayor is nothing New:  1300 yrs of Muslims who Ran Major European Cities

London’s Muslim Mayor is nothing New: 1300 yrs of Muslims who Ran Major European Cities

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | The press is declaring Sadiq Khan, victor in the electoral contest for mayor of London, the “first Muslim […]

Juan Cole

Libya
The Next Libyan Revolution Will Be Led by Women Wielding Words—Not Guns

The Next Libyan Revolution Will Be Led by Women Wielding Words—Not Guns

By Alaa Murabit | ( Yes!) | – – This article was originally published by New America Weekly. The Next Libyan Revolution Will Be Led […]

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African-Americans
I Blame the US Media for Donald Trump

I Blame the US Media for Donald Trump

By: Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez | ( TeleSur | – – The entire premise of an industry, like the U.S. media, is based on exploitation […]

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Islam-hatred
Islamophobia:  When Europe starts hating a Religious Minority, you Know it is a bad Sign

Islamophobia: When Europe starts hating a Religious Minority, you Know it is a bad Sign

By: Emran Feroz | ( TeleSur | – – Europe’s first report on Islamophobia shows the dangerous climate Muslims live in, and that bigoty is […]

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Climate Change
Wildfire:  Syrian Refugees in Canada Donating to help climate Refugees

Wildfire: Syrian Refugees in Canada Donating to help climate Refugees

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Syrian refugees in Canada are using Facebook and web sites to raise donations for climate refugees […]

Juan Cole

Banking
When Corporations use havens, you Pay their taxes; & the leading Candidates have Havens

When Corporations use havens, you Pay their taxes; & the leading Candidates have Havens

By Nomi Prins with Craig Wilson | (Tomdispatch.com) | – – There’s a pile of money hiding offshore. It’s true that jobs are also leaving […]

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Books
Pulitzer Prize-Winner Michael Chabon Slams Israeli Occupation of Palestinians

Pulitzer Prize-Winner Michael Chabon Slams Israeli Occupation of Palestinians

By Joe Dyke | ( Your Middle East | – – American author Michael Chabon’s Jewish identity has long been central to his work. From […]

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Republican Party
The Pundits suddenly saying Trump could win in Nov.?  No.  Just, No

The Pundits suddenly saying Trump could win in Nov.? No. Just, No

David Faris | (Informed Comment) | Over the last few weeks, pundits have written a series of “Trump can actually win” think pieces. Especially in […]

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Energy
Could Chile be the Saudi Arabia of Wave Power?

Could Chile be the Saudi Arabia of Wave Power?

By Orlando Milesi and Marianela Jarroud | (Inter Press Service) | – – SANTIAGO, May 4 2016 (IPS) – Chile, a country with 6,435 km […]

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