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Indian Elections: Opposition Believes Modi Plans to Form Uniparty State, Weakness Shown in the PM Camp
World News

Indian Elections: Opposition Believes Modi Plans to Form Uniparty State, Weakness Shown in the PM Camp

May 20, 2024

The world’s largest democracy is in the throes of its national elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently arriving…

Pulled Towards Maximum Cooperation with China, Taiwan’s KMT Stuck in a Vice
World News

Pulled Towards Maximum Cooperation with China, Taiwan’s KMT Stuck in a Vice

April 11, 2024

The former President of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou was welcomed into the Great Hall of the People for a meeting…

After 100 Days of ‘Shock Therapy’ Milei Retains Robust Support Even from Struggling Argentines
Political Economy

After 100 Days of ‘Shock Therapy’ Milei Retains Robust Support Even from Struggling Argentines

March 22, 2024

The “first 100 days” is used as a political measuring stick around the world to gauge the progress of…

In Navalny and Guaido, Washington Saw Useful Pawns, Not Political Paragons
Foreign Policy

In Navalny and Guaido, Washington Saw Useful Pawns, Not Political Paragons

March 14, 2024

Following the death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, outrage and eulogies echoed out in equal measure from the…

Three More States Poised to Deny Feds the Use of Their National Guardsmen for Foreign Wars
Foreign Policy

Three More States Poised to Deny Feds the Use of Their National Guardsmen for Foreign Wars

March 8, 2024

Readers of the corporate media wouldn’t know it, but a grassroots political movement is beginning to see results in…

Kyiv Replaces Existing Commander in Chief with General Called ‘The Butcher’–Who Sacrificed Thousands at Bakhmut
War

Kyiv Replaces Existing Commander in Chief with General Called ‘The Butcher’–Who Sacrificed Thousands at Bakhmut

February 12, 2024

In the first of what is likely to become a series of major leadership changes in Kyiv, President Zelenskyy…

Yemen is Experiencing the True Cost of Bernie Sander’s Cowardice
War

Yemen is Experiencing the True Cost of Bernie Sander’s Cowardice

January 22, 2024January 23, 2024

It was the evening of December 13th, 2022, when tense conversations were had in the office of Senator Bernie…

Taiwan Elections: “Separatists” Secure Third Consecutive Presidential Term—What’s Next?
World News

Taiwan Elections: “Separatists” Secure Third Consecutive Presidential Term—What’s Next?

January 18, 2024

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a third consecutive presidential term in Taiwan with the election victory of…

Argentina’s Milei Sends Sweeping Economic Reforms to Congress as Battle Against Inflation Begins in Earnest
Global Economy

Argentina’s Milei Sends Sweeping Economic Reforms to Congress as Battle Against Inflation Begins in Earnest

January 2, 2024

Fiery political figures become so based on the legislation they propose, not the rhetoric they use, and the Omnibus…

Milei Government Announces First Plan to Fight Inflation–50% Devalue of the Peso
Political Economy

Milei Government Announces First Plan to Fight Inflation–50% Devalue of the Peso

December 13, 2023

Financial analysts and the International Monetary Fund are reacting to the much-anticipated first step of the new government in…

Both US and EU 2024 Funding for Ukraine in Jeopardy as Budget Disputes Come Down to the Wire
Foreign Policy

Both US and EU 2024 Funding for Ukraine in Jeopardy as Budget Disputes Come Down to the Wire

December 5, 2023

The Biden Administration sent a letter this week to Congress urging them to pass an upcoming bill of military…

“First Anarchocapitalist World Leader” Now in Charge of BRICS Member Argentina
Political Economy

“First Anarchocapitalist World Leader” Now in Charge of BRICS Member Argentina

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023

In what may be the largest political victory in the history of Libertarian political philosophy, Argentine economist Javier Milei…

Republicans Oust McCarthy as House Speaker In Clear Opposition to Ukraine Aid Which Is Drying Up Across Europe
Foreign Policy

Republicans Oust McCarthy as House Speaker In Clear Opposition to Ukraine Aid Which Is Drying Up Across Europe

October 4, 2023

In a first for American republican democracy, the Speaker of the House, the third most powerful person in political…

End of the Empire 10/3: China Making Economic Inroads into Washington’s Closest Allies
End of the Empire

End of the Empire 10/3: China Making Economic Inroads into Washington’s Closest Allies

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023

End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…

BRICS Summit 2023: BRICS Gold-Backed Currency Decision Delayed–6 New Members Invited to Join
Political Economy

BRICS Summit 2023: BRICS Gold-Backed Currency Decision Delayed–6 New Members Invited to Join

August 24, 2023

In the lead-up to the 15th annual BRICS summit, it’s been suggested that a multinational trade currency pegged to…

BRICS Summit 2023: Bloc Keen on Welcoming New Members—Who and How Remain Open Questions
Political Economy

BRICS Summit 2023: Bloc Keen on Welcoming New Members—Who and How Remain Open Questions

August 23, 2023

Kicking off on Tuesday in Johannesburg, the 15th Annual BRICS Summit will hopefully put the answers to a lot…

Idaho Legislature Demands their Senators to Find Rapid End to Forever Wars in First-of-its Kind Resolution
Coffee Break Reads

Idaho Legislature Demands their Senators to Find Rapid End to Forever Wars in First-of-its Kind Resolution

July 10, 2023

Last Saturday the Idaho Republican Central Committee passed resolutions demanding an end to US military operations in Syria and…

As Above So Below: China Attracts International Coalition for Moon Base Project
ArchivesSpace

As Above So Below: China Attracts International Coalition for Moon Base Project

June 26, 2023July 11, 2023

After announcing an international coalition to build and operate a moon base in April, China has attracted numerous nations…

For America to Pay Her Bills, the Debt Ceiling Doesn’t Need to be Raised: Why the Confusion?
ArchivesPolitical Economy

For America to Pay Her Bills, the Debt Ceiling Doesn’t Need to be Raised: Why the Confusion?

May 26, 2023June 28, 2023

ITALY, May 26th, 2023. In the bargaining over raising the debt ceiling, not one member of Congress, the Treasury…

Analysis – Taiwan is at Pains to Determine Defense Policy and Independence
ArchivesForeign Policy

Analysis – Taiwan is at Pains to Determine Defense Policy and Independence

May 11, 2023June 29, 2023

Story at a glance… Many of Taiwan’s key allies likely will not support the island in defending itself against…

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American Children Getting as Much as Two-Thirds of Daily Calories from Ultra-Processed Foods

Andy Corbley August 7, 2025

Between August 2021 and August 2023, a new report from the CDC found that ultra-processed foods make up over…

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Christians, Catholics in Gaza and the West Bank Face Killings and Persecution

Julien Torres July 28, 2025

Christian holy sites in both Gaza and the West Bank have faced their felt the brunt of Israeli bombing…

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UN’s ‘Genocide Chronicler’ Issues New Report on Mass Corporate Facilitation of Israel’s War on Palestine

Andy Corbley July 4, 2025

From civilian machinists like Hyundai and Caterpillar, to tourist platforms like Airbnb and Booking, to more obvious culprits like…

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