Amplified by the terrible sufferings in many places, and by the divided voices, especially as regards Israel/Gaza, we have some learnings about peacebuilding that it might be timely to reflect on. ‘Cease-fire,’ of course, is just a less vivid way of saying ‘we will stop killing people we don’t know.’ We continue to pray that Continue reading »
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We have all heard that 2023 was the warmest year ever for the world, by some margin. We have heard things like this before. What, on the face of it, was worthy of huge headlines got a mention but not a great amount of attention. The IPCC and many competent authorities tell us acting resolutely Continue reading »
The question of Israel is whether European colonialism can ever make peace with the rest of the world.
The post Why Israel’s Violence Gets So Much Notice (It’s Not Antisemitism) appeared first on The Intercept.
The hardened Yemeni rebel force can’t be deterred without risky and costly U.S. escalations.
The post The Houthis May Have Checkmated Biden in Red Sea Standoff appeared first on The Intercept.
Last year was the most widely anticipated recession in history because tight monetary policy, slower government spending and higher oil prices normally spell doom. Yet total economic output (GDP) in both America and Australia kept growing in real (after inflation) terms. So, what can we expect in 2024? Will economists get it right this year Continue reading »
“Are the airstrikes in Yemen working?” It was a simple question, delivered directly to President Joe Biden this afternoon.
The post Biden on Yemen Airstrikes: “Are They Stopping the Houthis? No. Are They Gonna Continue? Yes.” appeared first on The Intercept.
Dream Security has a raft of NSO Group vets at the helm — and deep ties to the Israeli and international right.
The post In Video From Gaza, Former CEO of Pegasus Spyware Firm Announces Millions for New Venture appeared first on The Intercept.
The House Democratic leadership, normally staunch allies of AIPAC, bucked the Israel lobby in favor of incumbent progressive Summer Lee.
The post Hakeem Jeffries Bucks AIPAC, Endorses Squad Member Summer Lee appeared first on The Intercept.
Ukraine is working with a founder of the Yippie movement to provide ibogaine to soldiers on and off the battlefield.
The post The Ukrainian Military Is Experimenting With Psychedelic Drug Ibogaine to Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries appeared first on The Intercept.
The White House is campaigning to spin Biden’s support for Israel’s war while actively facilitating the slaughter.
The post Joe Biden Wants You to Believe He Is Opposed to Genocide in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.