Auburn, Al. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – It’s not surprising that Pope Leo XIV took the name Leo in honor of Pope Leo XIII […]
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After the Cold War, did We all Get the worst of both Capitalist & Communist Worlds?
By John Feffer | (Tomdispatch.com) | – Imagine an alternative universe in which the two major Cold War superpowers evolved into the United Soviet Socialist […]
Iranian-Americans demand apology from Lindsey Graham for “Liar” Racism
NIAC | — NIAC Condemns Senator Graham’s Racist Statement, Demands Apology Washington, DC – The National Iranian American Council, the largest Iranian-American grassroots organization in […]
Is it the US that isn’t stepping up to fight Daesh/ ISIL?
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) — Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter’s blunt remarks on Sunday about the Iraqi army not having the will to […]
‘Climate Change Deniers Are Like Alcoholics’ | Ed Begley, Jr.
Dave Rubin | (Rubin Report Video) – “Ed Begley Jr sits down with Dave Rubin for an interview about everything from environmental activism and climate […]
Yemen conflict fans food insecurity
By Peter Salisbury and Louise Redvers | (IRIN) – AMMAN / DUBAI (IRIN) – The conflict in Yemen is worsening the country’s food insecurity, according […]
Israel Confiscates 202 Acres of Palestinian land for Squatter Settlement Garbage Dump
By Saed Bannoura | (IMEMC) – The Israeli Authorities have decided to confiscate around 820 Dunams (202 acres) of privately owned Palestinian lands to establish […]
Western Teen Who traveled to join ISIL wants to go back & live in Parents’ Basement
TomoNews | (Video) “Bridgeman, who was captain of his rugby team, graduated from high school in November 2014. He then traveled to Indonesia for humanitarian […]
More Bad Climate News: Once-Stable Antarctic Region Suddenly Melting
By Bert Wouters | (The Conversation) Antarctica’s glaciers have been making headlines during the past year, and not in a good way. Whether it’s a […]
Did the US DIA see ISIL as a strategic Ally against al-Assad in 2012?
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment)- The answer, in a word, is “no.” Fabius Maximus is right that this is just a clickbait story or […]