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America may have invaded Iraq for its Oil, but Solar Power is what Iraqis now Want
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America may have invaded Iraq for its Oil, but Solar Power is what Iraqis now Want

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Iraqi farmers, tired of high electricity bills and frequent blackouts, are turning to solar panels, according to Khalid Al-Mousuly at […]

Despite Efforts to Shift the Blame, Israeli Policies Are Starving Children

Despite Efforts to Shift the Blame, Israeli Policies Are Starving Children

08/21/2025 By Human Rights Watch

We’ll all Feel the Abrupt Changes Striking Antarctica Sea Ice and Ocean Currents

We’ll all Feel the Abrupt Changes Striking Antarctica Sea Ice and Ocean Currents

08/21/2025 By The Conversation

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The Economic Fallout From Deadly Blast At Iran’s ‘Golden Gateway’ Of Trade

The Economic Fallout From Deadly Blast At Iran’s ‘Golden Gateway’ Of Trade

By Kian Sharifi I’m RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition, I’m looking at the potential economic impact of a massive explosion at Iran’s Shahid […]

Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty

Israel/ Palestine
Silenced Witnesses: Israel is killing Journalists in Gaza at Historic Rates

Silenced Witnesses: Israel is killing Journalists in Gaza at Historic Rates

In the deadliest war on the press, journalists in Gaza are being killed with no accountability. Written by Walid El Houri ( Global Voices ) […]

Global Voices

Academic Freedom
Saying Goodbye to a University System that Supports Genocide

Saying Goodbye to a University System that Supports Genocide

May 1, 2025. I’m reaching out today to share a public message. Around the world, today is Labor Day, and it’s a good day to […]

Samer Ali

Bill of Rights
From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian Activists: The Evolution of politically motivated Deportations

From the Chinese Exclusion Act to pro-Palestinian Activists: The Evolution of politically motivated Deportations

By Rick Baldoz, Brown University (The Conversation) – The recent deportation orders targeting foreign students in the U.S. have prompted a heated debate about the […]

The Conversation

Climate Crisis
Climate Change Summer or Nuclear Winter in Trumpworld

Climate Change Summer or Nuclear Winter in Trumpworld

( Tomdispatch.com ) – Yes, give us human beings credit. In our relatively brief history, it’s no small thing to have come up with two […]

Tom Engelhardt

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Before Gaza, there was the US Genocide in Vietnam

Before Gaza, there was the US Genocide in Vietnam

Vancouver (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – I am writing this essay on the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Vietnam from the genocidal war that […]

Peter G. Prontzos

Genocide
Biden never pressured Israel for Ceasefire, as Israeli Officials boast of exploiting US Support

Biden never pressured Israel for Ceasefire, as Israeli Officials boast of exploiting US Support

  by Nasim Ahmed ( Middle East Monitor ) – The administration of former US President, Joe Biden, knowingly allowed Israel’s genocide in Gaza to […]

Middle East Monitor

Bill of Rights
“I Am Not Afraid of You,” Freed Mohsen Mahdawi Tells Donald Trump

“I Am Not Afraid of You,” Freed Mohsen Mahdawi Tells Donald Trump

The court’s order for the release of the detained student protest leader, said one lawyer, “is a victory for all people in this country invested […]

Common Dreams

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Int’l Court of Justice asked to Declare Israeli Blockade of Aid to Gaza Civilians Illegal

Int’l Court of Justice asked to Declare Israeli Blockade of Aid to Gaza Civilians Illegal

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The International Court of Justice on Tuesday heard arguments that Israel is illegally interfering in the provision of aid to […]

Juan Cole

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