A brief consideration of how the German state has treated climate, pandemic and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Protestors raise the Palestinian flag atop the Neptune Fountain in Berlin on Saturday. Western liberal democracies cultivate a range of fictions about their nature and function. In the myths they tell about themselves, the people […]
A Controversial Trend on Israel’s Doorstep: Ms. Abigail Shrier Brings the Transgender Debate to Tel Aviv
“Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters” “Transgender Ideology” is an issue that’s delicate, and painful for many involved. I attended a book launch event that took place in Tel Aviv last week for a book that discusses this complicated topic. “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters” was […]
Israel is “Protesting” Its Way Right Into the Global Agenda
As originally published on Gal G’s Substack You may have heard about the “big protests” in Israel now – seemingly – against the legal reform that Netanyahu’s government is seeking to pass as new legislation that will limit the power of the Supreme Court to limit the power of the government […]
A letter to supporters of Israel: It is time to break your silence
Even as Israel slides further into religious fascism, and chants of “death to the Arabs” become commonplace, there are still those who say “I’ll wait and see.” It is time for them to speak up. Dear Supporters of Israel, It is time to step out and criticize this country that […]
Over 100 Iranian Protesters Face Execution
Iranian Citizens Call for Freedom Mass protests have been taking place in Iran for 102 days, with citizens demonstrating in the streets and at universities calling for freedom from the Iranian regime, led by long-time Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The regime is trying hard to crack down on mass protests and […]
COVID Lockdown Horror Leads to Massive Uprisings and Protests in China
On November 23rd a fire broke out in Urumqi’s Jixiang Yuan district in an apartment complex. Because of the Chinese COVID lockdown, it is claimed the doors to the building were locked from the outside; people could not escape. Jennifer Zeng has been documenting the story on Twitter. Fire trucks were not permitted […]
White Paper Protests
A bold and historic phenomenon is taking place across China. The Chinese Communist Party has increasingly imposed draconian Covid restrictions in conjunction with their Zero Covid policy. Zero Covid policy has led to measures such as locking residents in their buildings without the ability to leave for work, food shopping, […]
Brazilian Protests Intensify; Bolsonaro Stays Silent
For more than three weeks, supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have blocked roads and camped outside military buildings across the nation RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The two men were sitting at a bar on Nov. 21, sipping drinks for relief from the scorching heat of Brazil’s Mato […]
Protests Stretch China’s Censorship to Its Limits
Days later, videos of chants and confrontations are still visible on the Chinese internet. It’s a sign of how a groundswell outmatched the world’s best internet control system. In one video, a man sarcastically sings a patriotic song. In another, a group of protesters hold up blank pieces of paper […]
Large demonstration held in Paris against the rising cost of living
Thousands of people protested in Paris on Sunday in a “march against the high cost of living and climate inaction” organised by a left-wing alliance. It was the beginning of a “new Popular front”, predicted Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the largest party in the alliance, France Unbowed. “This is […]
US Supports Foreign Intervention in Haiti – Newsmax Reports
Leonardo Feldman of Newsmax reports that the United States has sponsored a resolution at the United Nations that supports foreign intervention in Haiti amidst a growing hunger crisis, and escalating protests.
Commentary: Indonesia will struggle to stay the course on hiking fuel prices
The Indonesian government argues that there is a strong case for lifting fuel subsidies – but it will be a tall order amid rising inflation, says a researcher. SINGAPORE: Buffeted by higher global fuel prices, the Indonesian government has increased fuel prices at the petrol pump by 30 per cent. The government […]