Alon Ben-Meir: America at 250 faces a reckoning, and a call to conscience
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary — a testament to endurance, sacrifice, and democratic aspiration — it does so under a dark and foreboding shadow.
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary — a testament to endurance, sacrifice, and democratic aspiration — it does so under a dark and foreboding shadow.
One way or another, the American taxpayers always get screwed by politicians eager to spend our hard-earned dollars on programs and projects that do little to improve our lives, safeguard our freedoms, or secure our future.
It’s been 20 years since Donald Trump bragged that, as a star, he could do anything — even assault women — and get away with it.
The U.S. war on Iran has put China in an uncomfortable position. With Donald Trump’s official visit upcoming in April, the Chinese don’t want to go overboard in their criticism.
The military-industrial complex and the American police state have joined forces. War abroad and war at home are no longer separate enterprises.
Last weekend, John Cena’s 25-year tenure with the promotion came to an abrupt end at the hands of the “Ringgeneral,” Gunther.
I want to focus on Donald Trump’s role in these conflicts — specifically, how he has been played by Putin and Netanyahu, again and again, with consequent damage to any chances of a peace agreement in either conflict.
The “holy grail” of climate regulations set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2009 may be eliminated by Trump.

What are inalienable rights worth if they can be redefined, delayed, or revoked by executive order?
The Trump Department of Justice has been scheming behind the scenes to pressure UVA President Jim Ryan to resign, citing what officials there believe is Ryan’s slow walking of the dissolution of the school’s DEI programs.
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