Two weeks ago, I had the sad, yet almost indispensable occasion of visiting the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City for the first time. Sufficient to say that the sight of the 2,977 inscribed names of the victims of the unspeakable terrorist attacks brought tears to my eyes. The beautiful white roses placed inside the lettering of the names of a … [Read more...] about On the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, We Must also Remember and Thank Canada
Americaâs global war on terror after 25 years: The UN and the world.
UN chief AntĂłnio Guterres called the 9/11 terror attack âan assault on humanity itselfâ to mark 25 years, but the Global War on Terror has squandered the solidarity that the entire world, including US enemies, felt with all Americans after that heinous act. Following the shockingly tragic deaths of nearly 3,000 Americans and people from over 90 countries at the World Trade … [Read more...] about Americaâs global war on terror after 25 years: The UN and the world.
Senate slacker John Fetterman needs to pack up his hoodies
John Fetterman is acid reflux surging through our body politic. Surely there must be a cure. But good luck with that. Hounding him until he quits is theoretically possible, but why would he want to give up the perks of doing nothing on the taxpayerâs dime? Throwing him out in a statewide voter recall would be ideal, but the U.S. Constitution forbids it. That leaves one … [Read more...] about Senate slacker John Fetterman needs to pack up his hoodies
Anthropic Researcher Quits, Citing Internal Fears That AI âCould Kill Us Allâ This Decade
by Jon Queally Common Dreams An artificial intelligence researcher at Anthropic publicly quit his position on Tuesday, warning that major AI companies care too much about winning the technological race and not enough about guarding against out-of-control âsuperhuman systemsâ that workers in the industry legitimately fear âcould kill us all by the end of the … [Read more...] about Anthropic Researcher Quits, Citing Internal Fears That AI âCould Kill Us Allâ This Decade
Donald Trumpâs war on the environment
If you hear something rumbling, itâs the sound of Theodore Roosevelt turning over in his grave. And Abraham Lincoln. And Benjamin Harrison. And Franklin D. Roosevelt. And Richard Nixon. And Jimmy Carter. Barack Obama and Joe Biden arenât dead yet, but if they were, theyâd be turning over in their graves. They are among the presidents who worked hard to protect the … [Read more...] about Donald Trumpâs war on the environment
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25 Years After 9/11 – a NYC Lookback
by David Anderson Columnist "9/11": the name that jelled within days had a different feel here in this city, this little Manhattan shaped island I have lived in nearly all my adult life. Here it was even larger than the Big International Event as the wider world perceived it. I recently learned that for many New Yorkers under 40 years old 9/11 is a historical … [Read more...] about 25 Years After 9/11 – a NYC Lookback
The Netherlands Brings Home the Gold. Will More Follow Suit?
Just prior to and during the outbreak of World War II, the Dutch Central Bank -- De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) -- shipped tons of gold across the Atlantic to the United States and Canada to protect the bouillon from Nazi confiscation. During recent months -- between March and August 2026 -- more than 27 metric tons of physical gold bars (worth approximately $3.84B) were … [Read more...] about The Netherlands Brings Home the Gold. Will More Follow Suit?
Ex-Trump supporter learns loyalty is a one-way street
by Elwood Watson From now on, far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos will have to promote his fringe conspiracies and racial controversies in Great Britain after being deported by the U.S. last month. And early and staunch supporter of Donald Trump, Yiannopoulos was arrested by ICE just a few weeks after hurling unfound accusations at conservative podcaster Benny Johnson … [Read more...] about Ex-Trump supporter learns loyalty is a one-way street
A stupid war could once again trigger a blue electoral tsunami
Republican President George W. Bushâs stupid war in Iraq (launched on false premises and bogus promises) triggered a blue tsunami in the 2006 midterms and resulted in Democratic takeovers of the House and Senate. Today, Republican President Donald Trumpâs stupid war in Iran (launched with inept planning and bogus promises) could help trigger a blue tsunami in the 2026 … [Read more...] about A stupid war could once again trigger a blue electoral tsunami
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What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice for midterm elections
Many states allow same-day registration at the polling site. adamkaz/Getty Images Karen Figueroa-Clewett, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences As the 2026 midterm elections enter the final stretch, itâs important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged. The best way to ensure that your vote is counted is to … [Read more...] about What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice for midterm elections
New Mail Voting Rules Moved Forward Despite USPS Officialsâ Concerns About Mass Disenfranchisement
New Mail Voting Rules Moved Forward Despite USPS Officialsâ Concerns About Mass Disenfranchisement Top U.S. Postal Service officials tasked with issuing new regulations on mail voting expressed concerns in internal meetings about how the rules they were drafting could delay or block ballots from reaching large swaths of eligible voters for the upcoming midterms, but the rules … [Read more...] about New Mail Voting Rules Moved Forward Despite USPS Officialsâ Concerns About Mass Disenfranchisement
Postal Service Whistleblower Warns Trump Assault on Mail-In Voting Could âDerail the Midterm Electionsâ
by Jake Johnson Common Dreams An anonymous federal official warned in a whistleblower disclosure submitted to members of the US Congress that the Postal Serviceâs haphazard implementation of President Donald Trumpâs executive order on mail-in voting could âderail the midterm electionsâ by preventing potentially millions of American voters from receiving ballots. The … [Read more...] about Postal Service Whistleblower Warns Trump Assault on Mail-In Voting Could âDerail the Midterm Electionsâ
The petrodollar risk that legacy media are ignoring
The Iran War may be doing more damage to U.S. dollar dominance than to Iran itself. And that helps explain Trump's Saudi deference. Once upon a time, Henry Kissinger and Saudi Prince Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud signed a secret agreement that âpromised military aid and equipment in exchange for the Kingdom investing billions of dollars of its oil-sale proceeds in U.S. … [Read more...] about The petrodollar risk that legacy media are ignoring
Wheres The Beef…From?
Trump's beef policies are going to make you sick Donald Trump thinks it would be a great idea for ranchers to process their own beef and to bypass inspections by the FDA. Even ranchers think this is a bad idea. In a post on Truth Social Friday morning, Trump called the Big Four meat-processing companies a ânasty Monopoly,â and said he would authorize farmers and ranchers … [Read more...] about Wheres The Beef…From?
TRUMP LOWERS DENIED STAMP ON MAIL-IN BALLOTS
Dolly Parton took control of her career by making men the butt of the joke
Dolly Parton was fond of saying, âIt takes a lot of money to look this cheap.â Paul Natkin/Getty Images Stephanie Vander Wel, University at Buffalo Of all the moments that capture Dolly Partonâs musical talents, fierce intelligence and driving ambition, I often find myself thinking back to an awkward, ad-libbed live television duet on âThe … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton took control of her career by making men the butt of the joke
Nepal-Tibet floods: when disaster strikes before communities recover from previous climate extremes, crisis escalates
Taha Rezaei, University of Exeter and Mark Maslin, UCL Major flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and local hydropower projects. The flooding of the Bhote Koshi river is affecting 50,000 residents. More than 100 people are dead, with hundreds more, including international tourists, missing. This region of the Himalayas had not yet … [Read more...] about Nepal-Tibet floods: when disaster strikes before communities recover from previous climate extremes, crisis escalates
