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The Mortal Sins of Patriarchy
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The Mortal Sins of Patriarchy

H. Patricia Hynes

Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – How much are women and girls–half of humanity–valued?  When men violate us for sex in prostitution.  When […]

The 6 Superpowers that Faith Communities bring to nonviolent Struggle

The 6 Superpowers that Faith Communities bring to nonviolent Struggle

10/05/2025 By Waging Nonviolence

Hamas and Israel are on the Verge of a Ceasefire; Denial of Palestinian Agency Could Derail it

Hamas and Israel are on the Verge of a Ceasefire; Denial of Palestinian Agency Could Derail it

10/05/2025 By The Conversation

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Democratic Socialism
Bring Back Eisenhower Socialism

Bring Back Eisenhower Socialism

Conservative demagogues aim to scare you into embracing their pro-plutocrat agenda as the only tolerable choice

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Arab World
Arab World Warms to Russia after Trump gives Syria's Golan to Israel

Arab World Warms to Russia after Trump gives Syria’s Golan to Israel

“We appreciate the Russian position on the Jerusalem and Golan files. This position is consistent and based on the need to abide by international law, norms and standards.”

Middle East Monitor

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75% of Scotland's Electricity Now Green; & All Cars Electric by 2032

75% of Scotland’s Electricity Now Green; & All Cars Electric by 2032

Scotland is also doing groundbreaking research and development on wave and tidal energy

Juan Cole

Climate Change
Ocean Heat hits Record High, in Bad News for Planet

Ocean Heat hits Record High, in Bad News for Planet

The thermal expansion — water swelling as it warms — is expected to raise sea levels 12 inches

AFP

Israel/ Palestine
After Israeli Army Injures 30,398 Palestinian Protesters in Gaza, Rights Groups Call on UN to Protect Them

After Israeli Army Injures 30,398 Palestinian Protesters in Gaza, Rights Groups Call on UN to Protect Them

The UN failed to take action to prevent the killings and massive suppression of peaceful Palestinian protesters along Gaza’s borders

Maan News Agency

Nuclear Energy
As Trump OKs Saudi Nuclear Projects, Rep. Sherman replies: “If you can’t trust a regime with a bone-saw . . .”

As Trump OKs Saudi Nuclear Projects, Rep. Sherman replies: “If you can’t trust a regime with a bone-saw . . .”

Saudi Arabia has not sought a so-called Section 123 assuring peaceful use of technology.

AFP

Saudi Arabia
After Saudi-led Air Strike on Yemen Kills 5 Schoolchildren, US Calls for Probe

After Saudi-led Air Strike on Yemen Kills 5 Schoolchildren, US Calls for Probe

Charity Save the Children reported the death toll at the hospital it supports in Saada province

AFP

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Why Muslim Survivors of N. Zealand Massacre can Forgive: Islam is about Compassion

Why Muslim Survivors of N. Zealand Massacre can Forgive: Islam is about Compassion

“Allah says if we forgive one another he loves us.”

Juan Cole

Far Right
Muslim Christchurch survivor tells remembrance service: 'I choose peace'

Muslim Christchurch survivor tells remembrance service: ‘I choose peace’

“Racism exists, but it is not welcome here.”

AFP

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“They say the Lion and the Lizard keep the Courts:” Edward FitzGerald’s the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:17

Juan Cole

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Israel’s Abduction of the Gaza Aid Flotilla is a clear Violation of International Law

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Committee on Academic Freedom

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Abdullah al-Ahsan

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