Category Archives: In the News

Tehran’s Black Rain and Broken Futures: Why Oil Must Be a “No-Go Zone” in War

Imagine a weapon you can’t see, can’t aim, and that keeps killing for decades after it’s deployed. War already has one. In Tehran tonight, the scene is apocalyptic. Residents describe a ‘black monster’ swallowing the sky as a glow of … Continue reading →

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The “47-Year War”: Did the U.S. Actually Start It 73 Years Ago?

We are nearly a week into Operation Epic Fury. Bombs and missiles are now crisscrossing the region. Confirmed strikes and retaliations have taken place in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq, and Jordan. … Continue reading →

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War: The Reality Behind the Rose-Colored Glasses

As the glasses shatter, we face the bloody reality of Operation Epic Fury and the cost of impulse. Edwin Starr’s iconic anthem famously asks, “War… what is it good for?” and answers with a resounding “Absolutely nothing!” It’s a sentiment … Continue reading →

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The Price of Mercy: How the Legal System Criminalizes Being Poor

Imagine losing your job, your apartment, and your children – not because a jury found you guilty of a crime, but because you didn’t have twelve quarters in your pocket on a Tuesday morning. When Emily Galvin-Almanza joined Lawrence O’Donnell … Continue reading →

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The 2026 Billionaire Tax Act: A 5-Year Bridge to Stop the Healthcare Collapse

Last month, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in California crossed $2,800, and in cities like San Francisco, that number is closer to $4,500. At the same time, a handful of people in this state added billions to their … Continue reading →

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The Great Alignment: Three Paths, One Human Heart

Today is a day that hasn’t happened in a century. In a rare cosmic and cultural coincidence, Fat Tuesday, Lunar New Year, and the start of Ramadan have all landed on the same 24-hour stretch. At first glance, these traditions … Continue reading →

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Keep Hope Alive: Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson

When we talk about the history of the American presidency, we often focus on the winners – the names etched into the granite of the White House. But sometimes, the person who doesn’t win the office is the one who … Continue reading →

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The Presidents’ Day Patchwork: Why Your Holiday Depends on Your Zip Code

Tomorrow is Monday, February 16, 2026. Are you wondering, Who is off on Presidents Day? For some of us, that means a glorious morning of sleeping in and searching for mattress sales. For others, it’s just another 9-to-5, and perhaps … Continue reading →

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The Punctuation of Liberty: When the Period Is No Longer Enough

The legal battle between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Senator Mark Kelly reached a constitutional boiling point this week. The stakes were significant: executive authority, military discipline, and the First Amendment rights of a retired service member. But one of … Continue reading →

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The End of Uber? When “Stranger Danger” Turned Into an App

For decades, one rule was drilled into everyone’s head: don’t get into a stranger’s car.Not as a suggestion. As a survival instinct. Then, almost overnight, an app showed up and said: Actually, go ahead – it’s fine now.Not because strangers … Continue reading →

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