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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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With Oil at $36/barrel, Have Democrats just Won the Presidency?

With Oil at $36/barrel, Have Democrats just Won the Presidency?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The price of petroleum fell Monday to levels not seen since the crash of 2008, at […]

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Climate Change
Does Paris Climate Accord hang Women, Indigenous Peoples out to Dry?

Does Paris Climate Accord hang Women, Indigenous Peoples out to Dry?

By Stella Paul | (IPS) | – – PARIS, Dec 13 2015 (IPS) – After 2 weeks of intense negotiations, on Saturday evening, the 21st […]

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Even After World has Acted:  GOP candidates on climate change

Even After World has Acted: GOP candidates on climate change

Touchvision | (Video News Report) | – – “What would happen to the committments President Obama is making at this week’s Paris Climate Conference if […]

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No, Donald Trump, Real Muslims haven't applauded your Fascist Plan to Ban them

No, Donald Trump, Real Muslims haven’t applauded your Fascist Plan to Ban them

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The Arabic press reported with a straight face GOP presidential contender Donald Trump’s allegations that he […]

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Humor
George W. Bush Cold Open - Saturday Night Live

George W. Bush Cold Open – Saturday Night Live

Will Ferrell | (Saturday Night Live Video Spoof) | – – “President George W. Bush (Will Ferrell) announces he’s entering the presidential race and assesses […]

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Geothermal
Sell that Coal Stock: The future belongs to Wind and Solar, COP21 or No

Sell that Coal Stock: The future belongs to Wind and Solar, COP21 or No

By Michael T. Klare | ( Tomdispatch.com) | – – Historically, the transition from one energy system to another, as from wood to coal or […]

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Iraq
Is the US Suddenly entering a Major new War in Iraq & Syria?

Is the US Suddenly entering a Major new War in Iraq & Syria?

Paul Rogers | ( OpenDemocracy) | – – The spreading influence of ISIS is forcing Washington into a strategic decision: escalate. Suddenly, and without almost […]

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Is Corporate Media a danger to Society?  Coverage of Trump v. Sanders

Is Corporate Media a danger to Society? Coverage of Trump v. Sanders

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – ABC World News has given one minute to Bernie Sanders this year (actually, it is just […]

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Climate Change
Can Historic climate agreement protect the world's most vulnerable people?

Can Historic climate agreement protect the world’s most vulnerable people?

The Tree | – – 195 countries reached across traditional divides today to unite behind the greatest moral challenge of our time and seal the […]

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