How MAGA Hijacked Patriotism—and What Liberals, and America, Lost
Once a shared expression of national pride, patriotism is now a political battleground. Flags, anthems, and rallies often divide—but reclaiming a values-driven patriotism could restore unity.
How Trump’s Immigration Dragnet Harms All U.S. Workers
By David McCall Author Bio: David McCall is the international president of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). Credit Line: This article was produced by the Independent Media Institute. Edwin Sanchez had the seniority he needed to bid for a higher-paying position in the control…
Mitch McConnell Helped Usher in the Hemp Industry; Now He Is Working to Effectively Kill It
By Phillip Smith Author Bio: Phillip Smith has reported on hemp industry news for more than 20 years, while serving as the editor of the Drug War Chronicle. He lives across the road from a hemp farm in Southern Oregon.Source: Independent…
Rome’s Fall Is America’s Warning: Civic Neglect Can Topple Even the Mightiest Republics
Republics crumble from within. Rome fell to ambition, inequality, and factionalism—and America faces the same peril.
Technology Empires and the Race to Cement Dominance
American and Chinese influence increasingly relies on technology services, and both powers are attempting to solidify their dominance even as other countries catch up.
Rage Against the ICE Machine
Teaser: Trump’s ICE forces are facing militant and organized opposition everywhere they turn.
From Baghdad to Caracas: a Washington manual on sanctions and war
The recent US airstrikes in the Caribbean and military threats against Venezuela are a continuation of decades (or even centuries) of US policy on the region, not a departure from it.
Much Ado About Nothing: Another Nobel Prize for War
By Biljana Vankovska Author Bio: This article was produced by Globetrotter. Biljana Vankovska is a professor of political science and international relations at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, a member of the Transnational Foundation of Peace and Future Research (TFF)…
Greenwashing Debt in the Galápagos Islands
Ecuador’s historic debt-for-nature swap promises to bridge the international funding gap for biodiversity conservation, but island residents say it erodes sovereignty and empowers foreign interests.
What Version of Democracy Will Prevail?
A mix of parliamentary, presidential, and semi-presidential systems defines the world’s democracies today. Growing concerns over democratic decline raise questions about which models adapt best.
