The U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity and calling for reparations and the return of cultural artifacts. While widely supported, the measure faced opposition from the United States and a few others over legal and historical concerns.
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Posted inCommentary
The cost of war
By Eric Morrissette On Saturday, Feb. 28th, Americans woke up to find their country at war with Iran. Breaking news alerts carried word that the United States had joined Israel in an unprecedented joint military operation aimed at overturning the Iranian government. The human cost is already jarring: one week in, Al Jazeera’s live tracker […]
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: Regime change and the roots of U.S. hostility with Iran
By Dayvon Love In 1953 the United States and other western forces collaborated to overthrow the democratically elected president, Mohammad Mosaddegh, of Iran. The stated rationale for pursuing regime change was based on the Cold War logic that Mosaddegh was aligning with an evil communist sphere of influence anchored by the former United Soviet Socialist […]
Posted inNational News
White House’s unilateral bombing of Iran nuclear sites draws rising criticism
The U.S. military, working alongside Israeli forces, carried out coordinated airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in what the White House called a decisive blow to Tehran’s enrichment program. The operation marks a dramatic escalation in the conflict, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers over the lack of congressional approval and the risk of broader war.
Posted inU.S. Government
US strikes 3 Iranian sites, joining Israeli air campaign against nuclear program
The U.S. launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel’s campaign to cripple Tehran’s nuclear program using bunker-busting bombs and missiles. The move marks a major escalation, with Iran vowing retaliation and fears rising of a broader regional war.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: Canary Mission and the new McCarthyism: How a digital blacklist is attempting to silence a generation
Canary Mission, a secretive online blacklist, targets predominantly marginalized students who advocate for Palestinian rights or otherwise criticize Israeli and U.S. government policies, leading to real-world consequences like job loss, immigration issues and online harassment. Critics argue it mirrors historical repression tactics, threatening free speech and democratic dissent on U.S. campuses under the guise of combating hate.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Why White House is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-White and anti-American
The Trump administration expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, accusing him of being anti-American and supporting Hamas, while also imposing sanctions on the country over its domestic and foreign policies. The move escalates tensions between the two nations, which were already strained under the Biden administration due to South Africa’s stance on Russia and its accusations against Israel at the UN’s top court.
Posted in2024 Elections
Walz takes on Vance for vice presidency in live debate
Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance engaged in a policy-heavy debate on Oct 1, focusing their criticism on the top of the ticket and outlining the policy and character differences between their running mates.
Posted inFood
Cooking for the soul: Exploring the benefits of culinary art therapy
Culinary arts therapy is a growing trend in alternative therapy, offering a creative and therapeutic way to nourish the body and soul, and can be practiced by professionals or at home.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Mexico celebrates election of first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico’s first woman president, breaking through the glass ceiling and marking a significant moment for gender equality and female empowerment in the country.
Posted inEducation
The problem of higher education: Why President Biden should speak at Morehouse College
College campuses are protesting against Israel’s military efforts in Gaza, calling for universities to separate from companies supporting the war, and Morehouse College is hosting President Biden’s commencement speech to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Israel hails success in blocking Iran’s unprecedented attack. G7 democracies condemn attack
Israel’s air defenses thwarted 99 percent of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran, prompting a meeting of the Group of Seven advanced democracies to condemn the attack and warn of further destabilizing initiatives.
