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Veterans For Peace President Susan Schnall to Speak at DC Rally

No to Trump’s VA Cuts, No to Genocide in Gaza, No to Mass Deportation! Susan Schnall, national president of Veterans For Peace, will be in Washington, DC this Friday, March 14, to speak at a noontime rally being organized by…

Bangladesh Seeks High Expectations from the Visit of UN Secretary-General

Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, is set to pay a four-day visit in response to Bangladesh’s Chief Advisors invitation, which will be from 13 March to 16 March. This will be his second visit in his second…

Sunday, Bloody Sunday

As Trump attacks DEI, a day to remember ordinary heroes As I watch America’s elite institutions abandon diversity, equity and inclusion because a White House bully threatens them, I picture John Lewis, a 25-year old Black man in a tan raincoat, walking over…

Paul Tooby, a Quiet Man Who Moved Mountains

Paul Tooby passed away today, March 9, 2025, in Red Bluff, California. In contrast to the noise and exuberance of the moment, Paul was a loving, kind, quiet, and reserved man with unbelievable perseverance and dedication. He dedicated his life…

Trump suspends 25% tariff on Mexican imports after talk with Sheinbaum

Sheinbaum and Trump agreed to suspend the “tariff war” until April 2 when the commercial situation will be evaluated. The 25% tariff against Canada was also suspended. By Pablo Meriguet Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum once again succeeded in postponing the…

The London Summit: When Panic Replaces Strategy

The recent assembly of European leaders in London, orchestrated by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, was intended to showcase a unified front in addressing the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. However, beneath the veneer of solidarity…

Kosovo Faces Unprecedented Challenges Under Trump

Not since declaring its independence in 2008 will Kosovo face as many daunting challenges at home and abroad as it will over the next four years. The new coalition government will face several significant challenges due to Donald Trump’s return…

Claudia Sheinbaum hits record 85% approval rating as she assures Mexico is ready to face tariffs

With Trump’s tariffs set to begin on March 4, the Mexican president has announced that her country is ready to face the impact of tariffs By Tallis Boerne Marcus As the uncertainty of a Trump administration continues to weigh on…

Trump’s Détente with Venezuela

Trump’s corollary to the Monroe Doctrine – “speak loudly AND carry a big stick” – has not been applied full force on Venezuela…as of yet. Instead the new administration appears to be testing a more nuanced approach. In his first…

Myth vs. Reality: Indian Media’s Misrepresentation of Hindu Minorities in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, a nation founded on secular principles, has long been home to a diverse tapestry of cultures and religions. The Hindu minority, constituting approximately 8% of the population, has historically coexisted peacefully with the Muslim majority. However, after the recent…

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