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The Ukrainian attack on global security by Hans-Peter Waldrich marc1seed@yahoo.com Ukraine’s attack on modules of the Russian early warning system not least endangers our own security. Leo Ensel, conflict researcher and journalist, calls for a “Copernican revolution in security policy”. “In the nuclear age, security is only possible together with, …
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens spoke to first-year law students at Georgetown University about his career, the work of the Supreme Court, and his book, Six Amendments. Please read Justice Stevens vigorous dissent to the 2010 Citizens United case on corporate personhood. Justice Stevens died at 99.
by Marc Batko Truth is not only in English Invitation to a New Beginning by Marc Batko Articles from Germany, Austria and Switzerland have convinced me that policy mistakes in foreign affairs, economic thinking, reducing working hours, education, distribution, affordable housing and combating poverty reflect state failure, market failure or …
What does the recognition of the state of Palestine by Norway, Ireland and Spain mean?Facts Three European countries have announced that they will recognize Palestine as a state. What does this mean for a possible peace process? What does it mean for the concrete situation of the Palestinians – and …
In the state of confusion, the Supreme Court isn’t independent but corrupted, special interests replace the common interest, elections become auctions, cowardice dominates over courage, causes of the housing and taxation crisis are not discussed, universities become “tentacles of the police state” (cf. economist Michael Hudson), the media become lapdogs …
by Bobby Azarian, Oct 10, 2018 Bobby Azarian Ph.D.Mind In The MachineGenetics How Religious Fundamentalism Hijacks the BrainFundamentalist ideologies act like mental parasites.[This article posted on October 19, 2018 is available on the Internet.[ Posted October 10, 2018 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader In moderation, religious and spiritual practices can …
In 1933, Congress passed the Glass-Steagall Act, which banned banks from underwriting securities. Financial institutions had tochoose either to be a simple bank lender or an underwriter(investment banker or brokerage firm). Here’s light from our (progressive) past! Please share as widely as possible!
Back in 1980, neoliberalism began its assault and redefinition of the state and society with Reagan and Thatcher. The latter repeated her mantra: there is no society, only families and individuals. Private, special interests muzzled and pretended to be the general interest. Privatization and the austerity policy led to the …
The Israeli offensive has caused massive damage to schools, homes, communication and energy systems, roads and much more, according to Oxfam, the UK-based aid organization. The destruction of key water and sanitation infrastructure by Israeli forces, as well as overcrowding in camps, malnutrition and summer heat, are bringing Gaza to …
https://thephilosophicalsalon.com/framing-palestine Debates Framing Palestine By Zahi Zalloua 06 May2024 2Share 0 Comment 11Love The title of my essay, “Framing Palestine,” has a double meaning. First, I’m using “framing” to describe the ways we try to make sense of Palestine—more specifically, how we make sense of occupied Palestine as …