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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 in the Roman Empire and Sasanian Iran, as well as neighboring areas such […]

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,

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There is too much antisemitic Hate Speech on Social Media – Are Algorithms to Blame?

There is too much antisemitic Hate Speech on Social Media – Are Algorithms to Blame?

By Sabine von Mering, Brandeis University and Monika Hübscher, University of Duisburg-Essen | – Antisemitic incidents have shown a sharp rise in the United States. […]

The Conversation

Arab World
The New Middle East, Same as the old Middle East –  The Meaning of Biden’s Trip

The New Middle East, Same as the old Middle East – The Meaning of Biden’s Trip

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Assessing President Biden’s Trip to the Middle East. Thanks to Margot Patterson at KKFI for having me on to discuss […]

Juan Cole

United Kingdom
Who will Britain's Next Leader Be?  3rd female Prime Minister or the 1st PM of Indian Origin?

Who will Britain’s Next Leader Be? 3rd female Prime Minister or the 1st PM of Indian Origin?

Oxford (Special to Informed Comment) – The two candidates selected by the Conservative members of the British Parliament to replace Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and […]

Farhang Jahanpour

European Union
European Union sues Hungary over anti-gay Law – what it could mean for LGBT Rights in Europe

European Union sues Hungary over anti-gay Law – what it could mean for LGBT Rights in Europe

By Koen Slootmaeckers, City, University of London | – (The Conversation) – The European commission is taking legal action against Hungary at the European court […]

The Conversation

censorship
The Human Rights Price of Biden’s Visit to Jeddah

The Human Rights Price of Biden’s Visit to Jeddah

Biden Should Keep Promise on Rights, Call for Release of Activists and Rights Defenders

Human Rights Watch

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EU: In 2021, Israel planned or built 20,030 New Squatter-Settlements In Palestinian Territories, with Massive Spike in E. Jerusalem

EU: In 2021, Israel planned or built 20,030 New Squatter-Settlements In Palestinian Territories, with Massive Spike in E. Jerusalem

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – A European Union report on Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory has found that, in 2021 alone, 22,030 units were planned, […]

Juan Cole

Democratic Party
Will the Jan. 6 Hearings finally Dent the Cult of Trump in the Republican Party or is it Too Far Gone?

Will the Jan. 6 Hearings finally Dent the Cult of Trump in the Republican Party or is it Too Far Gone?

Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment) – January 6 was Donald Trump’s ultimate, cathartic, lifetime adrenalin high. He enjoyed it so much from the White […]

H. Scott Prosterman

Climate Crisis
Yes, EV's Are Great for a Leisurely Road Trip, without the High Fuel Costs or Carbon Guilt

Yes, EV’s Are Great for a Leisurely Road Trip, without the High Fuel Costs or Carbon Guilt

Montreal (Special to Informed Comment) – Road trips are arguably a part of North American culture, especially for those of us who grew up in […]

Richard Foltz

Health
Why we Should Celebrate Medicare's 57th Birthday by Enacting Medicare for All

Why we Should Celebrate Medicare’s 57th Birthday by Enacting Medicare for All

Gainesville, Florida (Special to Informed Comment) — On July 30. 1965, Congress enacted Medicare under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide health […]

F. Douglas Stephenson

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