Before launching a trade war with Canada, Donald Trump drafted a speech justifying it. After my spies in the Oval Office were fired by DOGE, they leaked his statement to me: Canada sided with England during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Since I aspire to be a king, I admire Canada for preferring King George III over George Washington. Did I mention that I … [Read more...] about Satire: Our Enemy Canada
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THE STATE OF THE UNION IS RUSSIA (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
So, did you watch Donald Trump's State of the Union speech?? Yeah, I know you didn’t, and I don’t blame you because I didn’t want to watch it either. But I did…well, a chunk of it. I watched the first 20 minutes or so, and then that was all I could take. I figured I’d rely on the news coverage of it later, but I did catch Rep. Al Green getting tossed out. My main impression … [Read more...] about THE STATE OF THE UNION IS RUSSIA (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Is a united European voice possible in the age of Trump, Putin and far-right politics? Germany’s new leader intends to find out
Could Friedrich Merz be the man to speak for Europe? Sean Gallup/Getty Images Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, Colorado State University “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?” The question was famously attributed to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and refers to the historical inability of the political entity of Europe to … [Read more...] about Is a united European voice possible in the age of Trump, Putin and far-right politics? Germany’s new leader intends to find out
TRUMP, VANCE ATTACK ZELENSKY AND TRUMP CUTS MEETING SHORT: THE TRUTH NOW REVEALED?
Embed from Getty Images A live-camera meeting between President Donald Trump, and Vice President J. D. Vance and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky that was supposed to highlight a major agreement between the two countries ended in a disaster: Trump and Vance aggressively double-teamed Zelensky, Trump was angry and Trump cut the meeting short. Meanwhile, it completely … [Read more...] about TRUMP, VANCE ATTACK ZELENSKY AND TRUMP CUTS MEETING SHORT: THE TRUTH NOW REVEALED?
German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe
Ed Turner, Aston University Friedrich Merz, the presumptive chancellor of Germany, has confirmed he will seek a coalition with the social democratic SPD after the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) won the February 23 election, topping the poll with 28.5%. Although the SPD has gone from winning the last election to a record low result of 16.4% of the vote, it remains the only … [Read more...] about German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe
TRUMP OPENS DOOR FOR PUTIN (CARTOON)
Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s allies come second to its own interests
John Blaxland, Australian National University Last week in Europe, the United States sent some very strong messages it is prepared to upend the established global order. US Vice President JD Vance warned a stunned Munich Security Conference that Europe has an “enemy within”, referring to leaders who ignore their citizens’ concerns and values. He also advocated for … [Read more...] about Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s allies come second to its own interests
Wish You Were Here (Cartoon and Column)
How do you have talks to end the war in Ukraine without Ukraine? The self-proclaimed greatest negotiator in the world gave away the store to Vladimir Putin before peace talks had even begun. But then again, Trump’s not looking for a fair deal that benefits everyone. Trump claims he’s looking for a fair deal, but why should we care what Russia gets? After Russia … [Read more...] about Wish You Were Here (Cartoon and Column)
Ukraine isn’t invited to its own peace talks. History is full of such examples – and the results are devastating
(From left to right): Neville Chamberlain, Édouard Daladier, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Italian Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano before signing the Munich Agreement, which gave the Sudetenland to Germany. German Federal Archives/Wikimedia Commons Matt Fitzpatrick, Flinders University Ukraine has not been invited to a key meeting … [Read more...] about Ukraine isn’t invited to its own peace talks. History is full of such examples – and the results are devastating
‘Freedom of the press’ or ‘Freedom from the press’?
by Nik Kowsar I totally understand why President Trump sees the press the way he does. Back in the good old days — before he committed the unforgivable crime of running for office — he was a media darling. Even the five enlightened sages of “The View” found him entertaining. But the second he rode down that escalator, straight out of “The Simpsons’” crystal ball, the … [Read more...] about ‘Freedom of the press’ or ‘Freedom from the press’?
Trump should not fritter away the trust of India’s Modi
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump at the White House today, he may be the only world leader powerful and politically stable enough in his own country for the American leader to trust. Critics of both Trump and Modi may not like this because they would prefer to project both men as anti-democrats seeking autocratic rule. Time will tell the … [Read more...] about Trump should not fritter away the trust of India’s Modi
Russia’s shrinking world: The war in Ukraine and Moscow’s global reach
Russia’s shrinking world: The war in Ukraine and Moscow’s global reach Ronald H. Linden, University of Pittsburgh Russia President Vladimir Putin sent a guarded message of congratulations to Donald Trump on inauguration day, but then held a long direct call with his “dear friend,” Chinese leader Xi Jinping. From Putin’s perspective, this makes sense. Russia … [Read more...] about Russia’s shrinking world: The war in Ukraine and Moscow’s global reach
In Breaking USAID, the Trump Administration May Have Broken the Law
In Breaking USAID, the Trump Administration May Have Broken the Lawby Anna Maria Barry-Jester and Brett MurphyProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Reporting HighlightsCourt Fight: During internal meetings, a political appointee said Trump could not have a higher … [Read more...] about In Breaking USAID, the Trump Administration May Have Broken the Law
BIDEN ANNOUNCES ISRAEL-HAMAS CEASEFIRE: TRUMP IMMEDIATELY CLAIMS CREDIT FOR DEAL
President Joe Biden announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal which includes a hostage release. President-elect Donald Trump immediately claimed credit. On social media MAGA partisans began echoing Trump, calling the cease-fire a "humiliation" for Biden, who had outlined this kind of settlement months ago. The argument from Trump world was that it was … [Read more...] about BIDEN ANNOUNCES ISRAEL-HAMAS CEASEFIRE: TRUMP IMMEDIATELY CLAIMS CREDIT FOR DEAL
UN negotiator warns of grave risks in Syria and calls for end to Israeli incursions
Many Syrians are celebrating their sudden freedom from tyrant Bashar al-Assad while Israeli troops are quickly occupying his military installations overlooking the Golan Heights, but the jubilation may be short-lived. Barely 48 hours since the dominant opposition force Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) captured Damascus, Geir Pedersen, UN Special Envoy for Syria, warned, “Syria is … [Read more...] about UN negotiator warns of grave risks in Syria and calls for end to Israeli incursions
TRUMP VISITS A CATHEDRAL (CARTOON)
Trump’s plans for tougher border enforcement won’t necessarily stop migrants from coming to US — but their journeys could become more costly and dangerous
A section of the US-Mexico border fence is seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Oct. 21, 2024. Guillermo Arias/AFP via Getty Images Katrina Burgess, Tufts University The screen fills with images of migrants dodging highway traffic. “They keep coming,” says a narrator. “The federal government won’t stop them yet requires us to pay billions to … [Read more...] about Trump’s plans for tougher border enforcement won’t necessarily stop migrants from coming to US — but their journeys could become more costly and dangerous
Appeals court upholds TikTok ban: 5 essential reads on the case and its consequences
TikTok takes on the U.S. government. Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Eric Smalley, The Conversation and Matt Williams, The Conversation A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Dec. 6, 2024, upheld a law requiring TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the video app by Jan. … [Read more...] about Appeals court upholds TikTok ban: 5 essential reads on the case and its consequences
UN offers cautious welcome to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire accord
UN chief Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon saying he hoped it would “put an end to the violence, destruction and suffering the people of both countries have been experiencing”. He also called for full respect and swift implementation all commitments made under the agreement, in a statement issued by his spokesperson. UN Special Coordinator … [Read more...] about UN offers cautious welcome to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire accord
UN health body sounds alarm on burgeoning diabetes epidemic
Diabetes, a potentially debilitating, painful and fatal disease, is burgeoning worldwide affecting more than 800 million adults and has quadrupled in the past 30 years, reaching new heights as an epidemic. “We have seen an alarming rise in diabetes over the past three decades, which reflects the increase in obesity, compounded by the impacts of the marketing of unhealthy … [Read more...] about UN health body sounds alarm on burgeoning diabetes epidemic