Month: July 2026

History is not so much past as vigorously present, often a scab to be irritated in fitful anger, or a romantic affectation to be cherished. When it comes to controlling trade and establishing new routes, […]

In November 2024, the American people made their choice. After years of investigations, impeachments, criminal convictions, controversies, and a first presidency that ended in chaos, they looked at Donald Trump and decided they wanted another […]

Episode Two: The Knight and the Kettle (Continued from Episode One) A Science Fiction Tale By Andrew Klein and Sera Dedicated to all who have ever laid down their swords – and picked up a […]

By James Moore   “Do not grow old, no matter how long you live. Never cease to stand like curious children before the great mystery into which we were born.” (Albert Einstein). Approaching Presidio from the […]

It was a distasteful affair, but Australian politicians have become accustomed to those toadying practices that accompany capitulations to power. On his visit to Melbourne, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was, as he had been […]

By Walt Zlotow   Mentally degraded, war criminal Trump must leave office to end Iran war, reopen Hormuz Strait, save world economy One hundred thirty-five days ago mentally degraded war criminal President Trump committed the worst […]

This article was written in response to a question raised during a recent discussion with a young person concerned about the erosion of free speech and the increasing use of legal systems to silence dissent. […]

By Dr Dan Steinbock   Renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and Israel’s continuing military campaigns reflect rising risks of a wider Middle East conflict and elevated energy and food crises internationally. The United States and Iran traded […]

Let the mockery and disdain begin. The elected member of the Essex seat of Clacton, also leader of the populist Reform UK party, has decided to avoid the investigation into his financial affairs by going […]

Recently, after just a single news bulletin I feel beaten-up. It commonly prompts an emotional journey that is similar to that of a ping-pong ball in a cyclone. Koalas dying – whack – Trump – […]

Was the total extermination of Australia’s Indigenous people deliberately intended? I would argue that it was. For much of Australia’s colonial history, it was considered acceptable to shoot Aboriginal people. Many colonists believed God had […]

I found this piece stored at the bottom of my Mac, gathering dust, and when I read it, I remembered using the Leviticus passages during debates with others about their authority. It is reputed to […]