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The Half-Time Heist: Two Super Bowls, Two Americas, and a Lyrical Scandal

Tomorrow, when the clock hits zero for halftime at Super Bowl LX, America won’t just be watching one show – it’ll be witnessing a calculated standoff over what ‘American’ even means. On one channel, the NFL features Bad Bunny. On … Continue reading

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The San Siro Shout: Why the World Just Booed JD Vance and the U.S. Government

Yesterday, during the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Milan, we saw a total “audio whiplash” moment. One second, 60,000 people at the San Siro stadium were roaring their heads off for the Team USA athletes. The next, the cameras panned … Continue reading

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52 Days of Silence? The Olympic Truce vs. a World at War

This week, as athletes arrive in Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, the United Nations is officially invoking the Olympic Truce. It’s an ancient concept – a 52-day global ceasefire designed to let humanity catch its breath while we celebrate … Continue reading

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The Rule of Law Be Damned: The Human Cost of Unbridled Power

In a federal courtroom in Texas on January 31, 2026, Judge Fred Biery issued a ruling that should shake the conscience of the country. “Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and … Continue reading

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The Dirt is Speaking: From Cyrus the Great to the 2026 Fight for Human Rights

A 2,500-Year-Old Idea That Still Haunts Today’s Politics Growing up Persian, whether in Iran or Irangeles (aka Los Angeles), London, New York, or San Francisco, you probably have heard of Cyrus the Great. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump made … Continue reading

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Alex Pretti: A good man killed by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs

Statement from the family of Alex Pretti, Michael and Susan Pretti: We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for … Continue reading

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Davos 2026: Thank You World for Standing Up to the Bully

There are moments when political speeches stop sounding like “politics” and start sounding like common sense. At the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, French President Emmanuel Macron shared a vision that felt less like a lecture and more … Continue reading

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Breaking Boundaries: Queen of Chess and the Woman Who Refused to Play Small

Earlier today on Good Morning America, a new documentary spotlighted the extraordinary life and career of Judit Polgár, widely regarded as the greatest female chess player of all time. The film, Queen of Chess, tells a story that goes far … Continue reading

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Remembering the Dream, Recognizing the Work Ahead

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we pause to honor a leader whose words and actions continue to shape the moral conscience of our nation. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did more than deliver a historic speech – he … Continue reading

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Why María Corina Machado Won the Nobel Peace Prize

In October 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, a global honor given to people who have worked to promote peace, human rights, and democratic freedoms. Machado’s win was about her peaceful fight for … Continue reading

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