Democrats have won Congress. Now they have to show they can govern. They should limit investigations to the most serious abuses, work with Trump wherever he cooperates, and serve the whole nation rather than their party. With a new generation of leaders rising, how they use these two years will shape 2028 The Democrats’ sweep…
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…
Of all the Trump administration’s cruelties, few are more appalling than detaining children—even one-year-olds—without their parents, then bringing them before judges without attorneys. Children too young to understand the proceedings are asked whether they will leave “voluntarily.” This is not immigration enforcement; it is cruelty inflicted on the defenseless.
Asked when the war with Iran would end, Trump answered, “When I decide to end it.” Imagine: a war disrupting the global economy and devastating lives across the Gulf and Israel rests on one president’s whim. When will Americans demand an immediate end to this war?
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.
Mr. President,
This letter is an exercise in political imagination—not a prediction, and certainly not an endorsement. I do not expect its suggestions to awaken your conscience. But with you, a dramatic reversal never seems entirely impossible. That is not necessarily a compliment. It does leave room to imagine something almost nobody expects: that you spend your final two years repairing the country rather than deepening its wounds. Picture this: a sweeping Democratic victory has cost your party both the House and the Senate. You face a Congress prepared to investigate your administration and challenge your agenda. You could spend the next two years threatening, blaming, and settling scores. Nobody would be surprised. But a sustained, consequential U-turn could become the most astonishing feature of your presidency.
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Republican Congressman Thomas Massie’s push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demands action. Hegseth misled Americans about the Iran war, offered no coherent strategy, and substituted arrogance for competence. He is unfit to lead the Pentagon. If Hegseth has any ounce of integrity left, he should resign. If not, Trump should fire him. Impeachment should not be necessary to remove a defense secretary whose judgment endangers the country. But firing Hegseth would not absolve Trump. He chose him, empowered him, and bears responsibility for the consequences. America’s security is not a stage for their reckless posturing. Trump must pursue a negotiated resolution with Iran—not resume a war for which his administration has offered neither a credible strategy nor a defensible endgame.
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Everyone is doing what they're told. All a scripted reality show.
Corporate profits must never come at the expense of human lives. The UK has announced plans for legislation requiring major companies to confront human rights abuses and labor exploitation across their supply chains. As Human Rights Watch reports, the proposed measures could strengthen protections against forced labor and corporate misconduct. The United States should pursue equally strong accountability. No corporation should be allowed to profit from exploited workers, poisoned communities, or environmental destruction without facing consequences. Human rights cannot end where corporate profits begin. Governments must ensure that businesses are held accountable for the harm they cause.
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The planet is burning, communities are disappearing, and millions face an increasingly uncertain future. Yet governments continue to treat climate action as a political bargaining chip. As COP31 begins in Turkle, Human Rights Watch warns that climate justice is impossible without protecting fundamental human rights. Indigenous communities face displacement, environmental defenders face intimidation, and those suffering the worst consequences are too often silenced. This is not merely an environmental emergency. It is a crisis of human survival, dignity, and accountability. World leaders must stop protecting political and corporate interests while vulnerable populations pay the price. There can be no climate justice without human rights.
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Musk is working on eventually leaving the planet. It's inevitable.
