Trump cannot bomb Iran into a lasting peace. The real test of American strength is not the power to destroy, but the wisdom to negotiate. The choice is compromise—or a catastrophe that neither side can contain There is no durable military solution to the American-Israeli conflict with Iran. Bombs can destroy installations, but they cannot…
The election has opened a path away from Netanyahu’s disastrous rule. Israel’s opposition must now choose: build a Jewish-Arab governing partnership or risk surrendering the country’s future to the forces tearing it apart Israel stands at a historic crossroads. The government that emerges from this election will determine whether the country begins to repair its…
Israel’s next election will decide far more than who governs. It will help determine whether the country can reclaim its democratic foundations, restore its international standing, and fulfill its founding promise—or continue down a path that endangers the very future its leaders claim to defend Hardly any election in Israel’s history has carried such profound…
When a president confuses personal loyalty with public duty and self-glorification with leadership, democracy pays the price. Trump’s conduct reveals a disgusting and disturbing pattern: he put the presidency in service of his ego rather than the nation The damage Trump has inflicted on this country and the world is incalculable. The irony is staggering:…
Today’s guest is Dr. Feride Rushiti, founder and Executive Director of the Kosovo Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims. Dr. Rushiti, a medical doctor, began treating civilian victims of war during the Kosovo war in 1999. She was among the first doctors to recognize the need for treatment of psychological trauma for refugees fleeing the violence, particularly for women and minority groups. Dr. Rushiti also played a key role in developing Kosovo’s legal framework for the humane treatment of prisoners and other detainees, successfully advocating for independent monitoring of detention facilities. In March 2018, Dr. Rushiti received the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award in recognition of her work with survivors of torture and human rights advocacy.
In this episode, we discuss her work with survivors of sexual violence during wartime and what led her into this work, efforts to have survivors of sexual violence recognized as war victims in Kosovo and to dismantle stigmas against survivors, the impact of intergenerational trauma, and encouraging survivors to seek support.
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As Israel’s elections conclude, neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor Eisenkot’s appears able to secure the 61 seats needed to govern without Arab parties. It is outrageous that Eisenkot’s camp would hesitate even for a moment to invite them to join a coalition government that would command a decisive majority and unseat Netanyahu and his extremist government that wreaks havoc on Israel.
Today’s podcast guest is Kelsey P. Norman, a fellow for the Middle East at Rice University’s Baker Institute and director of the Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees Program. Her book with Dr. Nicholas Micinski, titled Aiding Autocrats: Migration Management, Governance, and Repression in Africa, offers the first global account of how wealthy countries use money and influence to control the movement of people across the world.
In this episode, we discuss the broader implications of migration management aid, what it does and what kind of impact it actually has, how this type of aid often does not actually reduce migration and can in fact undermine democracy, and whether or not these systems can be improved upon to have the type of impact they are intended to have.
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Today’s guest is Ambassador Lukman Faily, Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations. Ambassador Faily has served in various roles in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs including as Ambassador of Iraq to Japan, the United States, and most recently, Germany.
In this episode, we discuss diplomacy at the United Nations, especially at a time of great global conflict and advancing technologies like AI, how dialogue and discussion are utilized in managing world affairs in relation to security, development, and human rights, and what impact the redefinition of the US’ national security and role in the world will have globally.
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Trump’s reported willingness to accept the Democrats’ capture of both chambers and work with them presents an opportunity they should seize. Democrats should make clear that they, too, are prepared to collaborate wherever genuine cooperation can serve the American people. Giving Trump some credit for shared achievements is a small price for progress on inflation, healthcare, immigration, and affordable housing. Accountability must not disappear, but neither should it eclipse the agenda Democrats campaigned on. If Trump cooperates, they should reciprocate; if he obstructs, they should make that clear. Their mandate is to improve Americans’ lives, not to let battles over his failures consume the opportunity to govern.
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Cooperate?????
Where have you been the last 50 years?
Trust, but verify.
Yes, Democrats have a lot of work to do. This blue tsunami is not a given. We need to bring back civility and respect for starters.
Don’t think those words mean what you think they mean. Lol
Yes first off get the nation back on track… Save the pan frying for later
They should also investigate things that Trump has done. His corruption should be reviewed and laws made to insure that no other person will copy what Trump has done.
He'll never cooperate.
One day an they want us to play nice
For fun 10 year phase in as technology allows. Basic private insurance for all. Catestrophic. One annual checkup. Stitches. Broken bones. One week Hospital stay Would run $44.8 billion annual fully phased. Expand over 10 years. Individuals can top off for more coverage. Bet Trump would bite .
why would they be willing now when they haven't for 10 years thats whyi and so many others switched parties and just think he was a democrat untill they told him he couldn't run for them their loss
No he just doesn’t want jail time he doesn’t want to work with anyone the narcissist
Let him sweat out the next two years, then lock his ass up before he leaves office
Cooperate? He'll be worse than before.
Impeach him now!
You are naive enough that you should invest in a Trump condo. If you believe a single one of his promises/lies after about 60,000 in six years we can't help you.
We need to try to work with Trump and the GOP, but we cannot forget Trump’s past transgressions and crimes. We cannot be vengeful but he needs to be fully investigated based on his fraudulent activities and refusals to follow our laws.
They should also hold him accountable for his corruption.
Jail CONVICTED FELON DONALD TRUMP
Fuck that
Hmphf out of character for the whiny man baby guardrails up
The Democrats’ stunning victory in capturing both the House and Senate presents a choice: pursue relentless investigations of Trump officials or prioritize the agenda that elected them—tackling inflation, improving healthcare, addressing immigration, and expanding affordable housing. Accountability matters, but hearings should focus on the most consequential alleged abuses, including those involving the FBI, the defense secretary, and Elon Musk. Democrats must resist turning congressional oversight into an endless spectacle that consumes their time and eclipses voters’ needs. Their central task is governing: delivering tangible improvements in people’s lives. Doing so would honor their mandate and build a strong foundation for the 2028 presidential election.
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They have no mandate.
Yeah except they've already announced impeachment plans. 🤣🤣🤣 same playbook that got trump elected in the first place.
Today’s guest is Dr. Feride Rushiti, founder and Executive Director of the Kosovo Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims. Dr. Rushiti, a medical doctor, began treating civilian victims of war during the Kosovo war in 1999. She was among the first doctors to recognize the need for treatment of psychological trauma for refugees fleeing the violence, particularly for women and minority groups. Dr. Rushiti also played a key role in developing Kosovo’s legal framework for the humane treatment of prisoners and other detainees, successfully advocating for independent monitoring of detention facilities. In March 2018, Dr. Rushiti received the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award in recognition of her work with survivors of torture and human rights advocacy.
In this episode, we discuss her work with survivors of sexual violence during wartime and what led her into this work, efforts to have survivors of sexual violence recognized as war victims in Kosovo and to dismantle stigmas against survivors, the impact of intergenerational trauma, and encouraging survivors to seek support.
Listen now: soundcloud.com/alon-ben-meir/on-the-issues-episode-175
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Dr. Feride Rushiti is the founder and Executive Director of the Kosovo Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims (KRCT). Through almost two decades of research and advocacy, Dr. Rushiti has secured access to healthcare and justice for civilian victims of Kosovo’s 1998-1999 war. Her advocacy led to the recognition of the survivors of wartime sexual violence among other civilian victims of war in 2014 as well as the landmark decision in 2017 by the Cossack government to fund pensions for Kosovo’s victims of wartime sexual violence.
Dr. Rushiti, a medical doctor, began treating civilian victims of war during the active conflict in 1999. She was among the first doctors to recognize the need for treatment of psychological trauma for refugees fleeing the violence, particularly for women and minority groups. She pioneered a multi-disciplinary approach to addressing the needs of conflict victims, with an aspiration to build a single organization to provide psycho-social support, legal assistance, medication, treatment, and policy advocacy.
Dr. Rushiti also played a key role in developing Kosovo’s legal framework for the humane treatment of prisoners and other detainees, advocating successfully for the independent monitoring of detention facilities. In March 2018, Dr. Rushiti received the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award in recognition of her work with survivors of torture and human rights advocacy. Throughout her career, she has received numerous other prizes in recognition of her human rights work with survivors of wartime sexual violence as well as other marginalized groups.
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Congratulations Feride Rushiti❤️
Throughout the midterm campaign, Trump has sought to undermine confidence in elections—from attacking mail-in voting to demanding additional citizenship requirements. To cover for his own fraud and manipulation of the elections, he offered $1 million for reporting election fraud, which is his own specialty. Such an incentive encourages baseless accusations, fuels distrust, and provides a pretext to challenge Democratic victories and prolong uncertainty and inflame divisions for weeks. Democratic leaders, senators, governors, newspaper editorial boards, and everyone committed to democracy must condemn these tactics now. They must distinguish substantiated evidence from politically motivated allegations and make clear that an unfavorable result does not establish fraud. Defending electoral integrity means protecting both the vote and public trust in its outcome.
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