Published on http://www.counterpunch.org “The Map is not the territory.” – Borges “It is not down on any map; true places never are.” – Melville A fractal state of the psyche is mirrored in... Read more
In a column, the top lawyer for D.H.S. claimed that the judge, Melissa DuBose, was engaging in an “intimidation campaign” by referring a government lawyer for a misconduct investigation. [...]
Here’s what to know about the biggest sources of tension in U.S.-China relations before the first summit in Beijing in nine years between the nations’ leaders. [...]
President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently. [...]
One of the most common misconceptions about aquaculture is that it reduces pressure on wild fish populations. In reality, fish farming often entrenches it. Many farmed species considered high-value in [...]
When I spoke with Palestinians, the things that they were most afraid of, the things that they were most fearful of, was what the Israelis would do to their children. [...]
Three brave men took their seats in front of 12 Honey Buns and one cup of water each. Close by was a triple-lined garbage can, just in case. Competitors and [...]
In Baltimore on Oct. 20, 2025, a 17-year-old student named Taki Allen was sitting outside his high school after football practice when an artificial intelligence-enhanced surveillance camera falsely identified the [...]
Tearing down old, affordable housing in the name of progress is an old story. Oregon Public Broadcasting details a slice of mid-20th-century Portland history in which new construction ruined low-cost shelter and [...]