All Commentaries

Serbian Students to Government: “You Have Blood on Your Hands”

by Mira Oklobdzija | Feb 5, 2025 | Democracy & Governance

For 15 minutes each day for the last three months, the uninterrupted silence in Serbia is an impressive manifestation of power, unity, and determination.

Trump’s Energy Pick Weaponizes Global Poverty to Block Climate Action

by Gabriel Colburn | Feb 4, 2025 | Energy, Environment

Chris Wright turns a real issue into a neat talking point for the destruction of the planet.

Trump’s New Cuba Policy: Bad for Cuba and Migrants

by Dan La Botz | Jan 31, 2025 | Immigration, Uncategorized

Trump is reversing the policies that Biden implemented at the end of his administration and imposing a new hard line.

Gaza’s Seniors Desperately Need Medical Care, Including Evacuations

by Emina Cerimovic | Jan 30, 2025 | Human Rights, War & Peace

With a ceasefire in effect, no one else should die in this war — especially not children and older people waiting for medical care, medical evacuations, and safety.

Trumpocalypse: A Time Capsule from 2048

by Juan Cole | Jan 30, 2025 | Environment

My name isn’t important, only what I have to say. I’m writing with a pencil because I need to conserve my batteries tonight. It’s Year 24 of Our Trump (though he himself, of course, is no longer with us, just his kids who are running things). I feel like I should try...