The global assault on journalists is a deadly threat linked to authoritarian regimes, which commonly choke off free expression, and even some “democratic” governments that deliberately seek to hide their nefarious activities Being a journalist in many parts of the world has become far more than a challenging occupation—it has become a high-risk profession under…
The call by many heads of state to end human rights violations often rings hollow as the violators in so many countries continue to commit such crimes with impunity. When will the international community wake up to the scourge of human rights violations? Human rights violations are a global scourge that have engulfed scores of…
The Sudanese civil war is one of the greatest tragedies we are witnessing today. The international community is disgraceful for sitting on its hands, watching with indifference this ongoing humanitarian catastrophe Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023, and so far, several rounds of peace talks have been of no avail in bringing an end…
There is a growing consensus among many notable political scientists and historians that America is at a perilous crossroads; Trump has chosen the road that leads to disastrous authoritarianism. The question is what it would take to stop Trump from destroying our democracy and replacing it with a dictatorship For nearly 250 years, despite its…
No one can make light of the trauma and the horrendous suffering so many Israelis have and continue to endure because of Hamas’ butchery and heartless imprisonment of the hostages. But the government’s war of revenge and retribution that killed tens of thousands of innocent civilians, did not do justice to Israelis` sacrifices by committing horrific war crimes in their name.
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The persecution of journalists is not simply an assault on individuals—it is an assault on democracy, on transparency, on fairness, and on the public’s right to know. Free and independent journalism plays key roles: uncovering corruption, holding power to account, reporting on war crimes, and giving a voice to the voiceless and the vulnerable. Without it, abuses by government and private and public entities go unchecked, lies proliferate, and authoritarianism spreads.
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Trump has transformed the nature of political discourse and radically changed the Republican Party into a nationalist, populist party that could arguably endure for a generation. He is not just remaking politics but also culture, sociology, and economics. He is shredding the Constitution page by page, trying to flood the zone in every aspect of American lives and undo progressive projects almost single-handedly.
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Today’s podcast guest is Ziad AbuZayyad, co-founder and editor of Palestine-Israel Journal, a former Palestinian Authority minister, former Chair of Law and Constitution in the Palestinian Parliament, and a negotiator in the post-Oslo Accords Cairo negotiations which led to the creation of the Palestinian Authority.
In this episode, we discuss the war on Gaza and its devastating impacts, the current situation in the West Bank and the interconnectedness of the two scenarios in the West Bank and Gaza, and the various prospects of moving forward toward a solution that respects Palestinian and Israeli sovereignties, and how to address those challenges.
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ZIAD ABUZAYYAD is the Co-Founder and Editor of Palestine Israel Journal (www.pij.org). He is a former PA minister (1998 – 2002), former legislator and Chair of Law and Constitution in the Palestinian Parliament (1996 – 2006). AbuZayyad was the Head of the Palestinian Delegation to the multilateral talks on Arms Control and Regional Security (ACRS), and a negotiator in post Oslo Accords Cairo negotiations which led to the creation of the Palestinian Authority.
AbuZayyad was the first representative of the Palestinian Parliament to the Council of Europe, participated in numerous conferences on the Middle East, and is frequently interviewed by local and international media on the political situation. He is a weekly columnist of al-Quds Arabic Daily. He is a lawyer graduate of Damascus University, and Member of the Palestinian Bar Association.
Human rights groups are sounding the alarm: the 2026 World Cup in the United States could put both local immigrant communities and visiting fans at real risk. Under Trump’s harsh immigration policies, there are fears of racial profiling, immigration raids near stadiums, and arbitrary detentions, even for people simply attending a match. Thousands of immigrants live in the cities hosting the games, and millions of international visitors will arrive. This is why organizations are urging FIFA to demand formal safety guarantees from the U.S. government. But so far, FIFA has not acted. The World Cup should unite people, not expose them to fear and intimidation. FIFA must step up now, secure protections, and ensure the tournament is safe and fun, not fear for everyone.
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Justices have failed to live up to the high standard expected of them and have often ruled in favor of Trump, even when many of his executive orders were deemed unconstitutional by lower courts. From May to September of this year, on issues such as withholding money and suspending due process, Trump had a 16-case winning streak, which is ironic because during the Biden years, the Supreme Court was focused on reining in presidential power.
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In his book, A Theologico-Political Treatise, Spinoza argues that freedom of thought is a cornerstone of protecting democracy, and that open dialogue and the freedom to philosophize are key to a healthy, peaceful democratic society. He states that “In a free state every man may think what he likes, and say what he thinks,” and that is what every American must fight for. Every media outlet, every reporter, and every journalist must resist with all their might any attempt by Trump and his surrogates to stifle their freedom to keep the public informed and seek legal remedies to protect their right.
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Did he ask them to tell the truth which they studiously avoid?
With all due respect to the revisionist historians and liberal law professors, we do not live in a "democracy". As Dr. Walter Williams commented, “If there's a distinct group of Americans who harbor open contempt for constitutional principles and rule of law, it's lawyers, judges and members of Congress.” You will not find the word "democracy" in the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, or the Pledge of Allegiance. We live in a Constitutional Republic. The Democrat left would love it if we did live in a Democracy with tyranny by the majority....The United States is not a democracy, and the Founders used strong words to make clear that their nation should never become one. Consider the following statements: Benjamin Rush: “A simple democracy … is one of the greatest of evils” (1789). James Madison: “Democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention; have ever been found incompatible with personal security, or the rights of property; and have, in general, been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their deaths” (1787). John Adams: “Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide” (1814). Thomas Jefferson: "An elective despotism was not the government we fought for..." (1782) Edmund Randolph: "…that in tracing these evils to their origin every man had found it in the turbulence and follies of democracy.” (1787) John Marshall: "Between a balanced republic and a democracy, the difference is like that between order and chaos." The simple fact is that the United States is a republic (and a constitutional republic at that), not a democracy, by purposeful design. Attributed to Dr. Franklin: "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.”
Every American must remember that the US is not on the verge of an authoritarian takeover; we are in it. Trump is acting on it methodically in broad daylight, with the deafening silence of the Republican party, as if silence in the face of the destruction of our democracy is patriotism. He is creating a new set of rules to solidify his dictatorship with his allies, the oligarchs. Trump must be stopped by every legal means possible. But first, why does democracy need constant vigilance? Democracy is the most fragile political system and cannot be taken for granted..
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Under every ones nose
Please give specific examples……
Only because the shoe’s on the OTHER foot?
In the words of Benjamin Franklin "you're cocked out of your socks.."
Well, Biden definitely was. And Trump appears to be cleaning things up. And since you haven’t been censored or shadow-banned, we must be heading in the right direction.
Good thing we have a Republic and not a democracy!
We are a republic not a democracy. Get educated.
You said this last time
Well bless your heart
Feeding Our Future…
In your imagination
Beware, We are all packing fella.
Trump is the best President of my lifetime!!!!
Please, every American join the resistance and pressure Republicans to do the same. Also, we need to continue to step up our efforts to demand Democrats play by the new rules and be aggressive! Go on the offensive and do not stop!
Trump makes Obama and Biden look like rank amateurs on the world stage. World Peace; President Trump (2017-2021) 2020 Israel-UAE Peace Agreement (Abraham Accords) 2020 Israel-Bahrain Peace Agreement (Abraham Accords) 2020 Israel-Sudan Normalization Agreement (Abraham Accords) 2020 Israel-Morocco Normalization Agreement (Abraham Accords) 2020 Serbia-Kosovo Economic Normalization Agreement 2025 Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire 2025 India-Pakistan Ceasefire 2025 Israel-Iran Ceasefire (ending Twelve-Day War) 2025 Democratic Republic of Congo-Rwanda Peace Agreement 2025 Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement 2025 Serbia-Kosovo Peace Agreement 2025 Egypt-Ethiopia Agreement 2025 Israel-Hamas Ceasefire (Gaza Peace Plan) You are probably tired of reading, don't worry the Obama/Biden list is less than half as long and is mostly failed Israel-Hamas cease fires. President Obama 2009 Israel-Hamas Ceasefire (ending Operation Cast Lead) 2012 Israel-Hamas Ceasefire (ending Operation Pillar of Defense) 2014 Israel-Hamas Ceasefire (ending Operation Protective Edge) 2016 Colombia-FARC Peace Agreement President Biden 2023 Israel-Hamas Ceasefire (November temporary truce) 2025 Israel-Hamas Ceasefire (January hostage-exchange deal)
FYI- Authoritarians don't reduce the size and scope of Government to a Constitutional level and reaffirm the 1st and 2nd Amendments. The Biden Administration grew the Federal Government by a third just since PREpandemic and attempted to create a Federal Ministery of gov. approved truth .
Next time maybe have primaries 🤷♂️
What difference does it make
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