Op-ed
- Social media is making Americans unhappy, but can they ditch it?
The digital age has coincided with decreasing happiness and well-being. Study after study shows this to be true, but the latest sign that we might all benefit from a digital detox comes from the World Happiness Report. - May pitching the people against parliament is a new low in Brexit messJust when you think Brexit can't get any more chaotic or confusing, the UK prime minister goes on TV to stoke a confrontation between parliament and the people by blaming MPs and telling voters "I'm on your side."
- US Cold Warriors escalate toward actual war with Russia (by Stephen Cohen)Heedless of the consequences, or perhaps welcoming them, America’s Cold Warriors and their media platforms have recently escalated their rhetoric against Russia, especially in March.
- Recipe for civil war? 17.4 million voted for Brexit & are being denied it (by G. Galloway)I’ve known Speaker Bercow since he was a young man, wore a ‘Hang Nelson Mandela’ t-shirt, and was a secretary of the Monday Club – a conservative group so conservative that they’re probably wearing ‘Hang Bercow’ t-shirts today.
- Big Tech + Big Brother: Privatized social credit score systems coming to US sooner than we think?Donald Trump Jr. is sounding the alarm, warning that if we do not stop Big Tech from shadow banning conservatives we'll end up in the same boat as China and it'll be our own damn fault. One problem: We're already there.
- All Trump would do after Brexit is force UK to import American goods for US benefitDonald Trump is not only the worst president of my lifetime, he's also the rudest. Although he's supported the idea of Britain leaving the EU, he's now complained about Theresa May's handling of the issue.
- Macron’s concern over China’s presence in Africa is about keeping riches in the WestWhen I see Western leaders smiling, shaking hands and offering sage and heartfelt advice on tours of Africa, I just can’t help settling in for the show because you know some top level hypocrisy is just around the corner.
- Did the West really 'lose' in Syria?Eight years after the conflict in Syria began, gloomy ‘how did it all go wrong for the West’ articles are appearing. Actually, there was no defeat for ‘the West’. The alternative to the Assad government prevailing was far worse.
- Born in the USSA? Americans cozy up to Socialism as Neocons pursue regime change in VenezuelaCapitalism has traditionally ranked alongside apple pie and baseball in the hearts of Americans, yet Socialism is reportedly winning over the youth. Did they miss the mainstream reports about empty store shelves in Caracas?
- Even a vacuous Mueller report won’t end ‘Russiagate’ (by Stephen Cohen)Too many reputations and other interests are vested in the legend for it to vanish from American politics anytime soon.
- Social media is making Americans unhappy, but can they ditch it?The digital age has coincided with decreasing happiness and well-being. Study after study shows this to be true, but the latest sign that we might all benefit from a digital detox comes from the World Happiness Report.
- May pitching the people against parliament is a new low in Brexit messJust when you think Brexit can't get any more chaotic or confusing, the UK prime minister goes on TV to stoke a confrontation between parliament and the people by blaming MPs and telling voters "I'm on your side."
- US Cold Warriors escalate toward actual war with Russia (by Stephen Cohen)Heedless of the consequences, or perhaps welcoming them, America’s Cold Warriors and their media platforms have recently escalated their rhetoric against Russia, especially in March.
- Recipe for civil war? 17.4 million voted for Brexit & are being denied it (by G. Galloway)I’ve known Speaker Bercow since he was a young man, wore a ‘Hang Nelson Mandela’ t-shirt, and was a secretary of the Monday Club – a conservative group so conservative that they’re probably wearing ‘Hang Bercow’ t-shirts today.
- Oil profits grease Trump administration’s move to recognize Israeli annexation of GolanWashington last week gave another sign that the Trump administration is moving towards declaring the Golan Heights to be Israeli sovereign territory. At the heart of the move are huge anticipated US-Israeli oil profits.
- Was UK paying White Helmets to produce Syria ‘chemical weapon’ PR as cover for Jaish Al Islam?As controversy rages over the alleged April 2018 Douma “chemical weapon attacks” that signaled the end of Jaish Al Islam’s occupation, life in the Syrian city gradually returns to peace and stability.
- Big Tech + Big Brother: Privatized social credit score systems coming to US sooner than we think?Donald Trump Jr. is sounding the alarm, warning that if we do not stop Big Tech from shadow banning conservatives we'll end up in the same boat as China and it'll be our own damn fault. One problem: We're already there.
- Attempt to prosecute Assad at ICC is aimed at undermining Syrian peace processHistorian John Laughland explains why the International Criminal Court's attempt to indict President Assad of Syria reveals its dictatorial and warmongering tendencies.
- All Trump would do after Brexit is force UK to import American goods for US benefitDonald Trump is not only the worst president of my lifetime, he's also the rudest. Although he's supported the idea of Britain leaving the EU, he's now complained about Theresa May's handling of the issue.
- Born in the USSA? Americans cozy up to Socialism as Neocons pursue regime change in VenezuelaCapitalism has traditionally ranked alongside apple pie and baseball in the hearts of Americans, yet Socialism is reportedly winning over the youth. Did they miss the mainstream reports about empty store shelves in Caracas?
- Macron’s concern over China’s presence in Africa is about keeping riches in the WestWhen I see Western leaders smiling, shaking hands and offering sage and heartfelt advice on tours of Africa, I just can’t help settling in for the show because you know some top level hypocrisy is just around the corner.
- Even a vacuous Mueller report won’t end ‘Russiagate’ (by Stephen Cohen)Too many reputations and other interests are vested in the legend for it to vanish from American politics anytime soon.
- Did the West really 'lose' in Syria?Eight years after the conflict in Syria began, gloomy ‘how did it all go wrong for the West’ articles are appearing. Actually, there was no defeat for ‘the West’. The alternative to the Assad government prevailing was far worse.
- Internet's padded room: Twitter filing off rough edges for that 'safe space' lookTwitter is accelerating its efforts to become the internet's happy place, removing engagement counts and rounding the edges of its graphic interface in order to banish hurt feelings in favor of "healthy conversation."
- Rouhani’s visit to Iraq is a slap in the face to TrumpWhile the US has had a strategy to contain and isolate Iran, Iran continues to seek and build friendships with its regional neighbors. There are many indications that the US will not tolerate this for much longer.
- Tory contempt for the Irish peace process is sowing dragon's teethWith Brexit continuing to engulf and dominate politics in the UK, complacency surrounding the fragile peace in Ireland is sowing dragon’s teeth.
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