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Gaza: The Horror, The Horror . . .
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Gaza: The Horror, The Horror . . .

Hugh J. Curran

Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – There are mornings when we are unable to bear to listen to the news taking place in […]

Stopping Israel’s Attack on Civil Society, Justice and Human Rights: A Call to Action

Stopping Israel’s Attack on Civil Society, Justice and Human Rights: A Call to Action

05/19/2025 By Human Rights Watch

Detained!  Trump’s America as one Big Black Site

Detained! Trump’s America as one Big Black Site

05/19/2025 By Andrea Mazzarino

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You Betcha, Get out Those Snorkels, *Wink*

You Betcha, Get out Those Snorkels, *Wink*

The bad news is that 250 million years ago, global warming almost killed the planet. ‘Through the darkest days, the planet was a barren wasteland. […]

Juan Cole

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US Soldier Killed in South; Provincial Elections Bill Passes Presidential Council

US Soldier Killed in South; Provincial Elections Bill Passes Presidential Council

Shiite guerrillas deploying a roadside bomb killed a US soldier in Amara. Iraq’s presidency council approved the enabling legislation for provincial elections scheduled early next […]

Juan Cole

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The Non-Debate

The Non-Debate

It was not a debate. Just as television in prime time has been largely emptied of drama and innovative comedy, with a few exceptions, in […]

Juan Cole

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Iraqis Blame lack of Political Progress for Bombings

Iraqis Blame lack of Political Progress for Bombings

Al-Hayat reports in Arabic on the aftermath of the horrific bombings on Thursday at Shiite mosques in Baghdad that left 26 persons dead and dozens […]

Juan Cole

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Palin Pads Resume Again: Didn’t Actually Meet British Ambassador

Palin Pads Resume Again: Didn’t Actually Meet British Ambassador

Sarah Palin BUSTED!! Forced to apologize to British ambassador for lying about participating in “talks” with him that never actually took place! “In an answer […]

Juan Cole

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22 Killed in Iraq Attacks; Bombings at Shiite Mosques Kill 12, Wound 40;

22 Killed in Iraq Attacks; Bombings at Shiite Mosques Kill 12, Wound 40;

Guerrillas detonated two big bombs in Shiite areas of Baghdad on Thursday morning, killing 12 and wounding 40.They were striking at Shiite worshipers celebrating the […]

Juan Cole

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Palin: Raped Women must bear Child

Palin: Raped Women must bear Child

Palin explains that she thinks women raped, even by their fathers, should be “encouraged” to bear the child. Although Palin says she doesn’t want to […]

Juan Cole

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Palin on Hamas; Sort of

Palin on Hamas; Sort of

The Young Turks ask if Palin’s answer on democracy in the Middle East suggests that she supports Hamas: Asked by Couric about what to do […]

Juan Cole

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Cole in Sarasota for Veterans & FCAN

Cole in Sarasota for Veterans & FCAN

Just to let my Floridian fans know that I’m speaking in Sarasota, Florida, on Saturday evening, Oct. 4, for Florida Veterans for Common Sense and […]

Juan Cole

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