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Yes, the Iran war has destroyed Trump’s presidency
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Yes, the Iran war has destroyed Trump’s presidency
September 30, 2026

No one would claim that the Iran War has been a political godsend for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. But some Israel-First conservatives are willing to say—and lately have been incessantly saying—that the Iran War hasn’t been a political scourge.

Eisenhower and Washington both spoke out against war
September 30, 2026

In a speech to the Canadian Club in Ottawa on Jan. 10, 1946, Eisenhower said these words: “I hate war only as a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity.”

Eisenhower and Washington both spoke out against war
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The coming GOP bloodbath?
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The coming GOP bloodbath?
September 29, 2026

Most indicators suggest that the Republicans in the House and Senate are going to face a brutal backlash from the American people in November. Polling with generic ballots suggest a big win for the Democrats and likely the loss of Republican control of both houses of Congress.

This quiet change to immigration policy is a big deal
September 29, 2026

Reinvigorating the public charge doctrine could have far-reaching effects.

This quiet change to immigration policy is a big deal
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AI: the biggest economic bet in U.S. history
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AI: the biggest economic bet in U.S. history
September 28, 2026

The US economy continues to expand faster than other G7 economies, but the driver is the humungous investment in AI models, data centres and all the AI-related chips and technology.

Trump prepares for an invasion of Cuba
September 28, 2026

On May 21, Marco Rubio stood on the tarmac at the Miami Homestead Airport and told reporters Cuba “has been one of the leading sponsors of terrorism in the entire region.” The Secretary of State insisted Cuba is a threat to the national security of the United States, although he did not provide evidence to support the claim.

Trump prepares for an invasion of Cuba
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Remaining silent
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Remaining silent
September 27, 2026

If we can’t curb the violence of our own governments, what sense does it make to condemn the violent reactions of the states or movements they attack? asks Jean Bricmont.

The media can make us believe anything they want – even that Charles loved Diana
September 27, 2026

Why do billionaires buy up newspapers? Because by owning everything – and most especially the media – they can mould our minds into believing it would be a catastrophe if they did not own everything

The media can make us believe anything they want – even that Charles loved Diana
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