Published on http://www.counterpunch.org “Every few hundred years in Western history there occurs a sharp transformation. Within a few short decades, society ─ its worldview, its basic value... Read more
President Trump’s threats to provide the missiles to Ukraine, whether he follows through on them or not, are a sign of his growing frustration with Moscow. [...]
About a fifth of the agency’s remaining staff was affected, including employees working on special education, funding for low-income students and civil rights enforcement. [...]
The former special counsel’s first extended remarks since resigning in January were released the same day House Republicans summoned him to testify. [...]
The departures of Todd Gilbert and his deputy in the Western District of Virginia show the pressure being brought on prosecutors to pursue the president’s perceived foes. [...]
Forest genocide is not new. Its cumulative detrimental effects now threaten our terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. A warming planet and extended regional drought drive air and water temperatures higher, simultaneously [...]
The current presidential administration has become a “manosphere,” a growing cult championing male supremacy. Its champions are led by: • Donald Trump, President – the sex predator. • JD Vance, [...]
History is catching up with the United States. The center of the most globe-spanning empire in history, empire is now coming home to its own shores. The scenes of troops [...]
It’s always comforting to hear politicians reveal wisdoms and novel notions long known to those who vote for them. This tendency endears the dim rascals to you, showing an ignorance [...]
Dear Peace Diary, It’s been too long since I wrote in you. Don’t take that personal. I’m still an activist, I still cry out for peace, I’m still slightly insane. [...]