The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left many European politicians in a tight spot. Those who once had cozy ties with Putin are now scrambling to save face. A deep dive into a decade of Facebook posts from 11 European far-right parties reveals how they've tried to manage their public image and relationships with Russia. The invasion has not been kind to public opini...
The rise of right-wing populism over the past decade has left many on the socialist left puzzled. They often blame the surge on the betrayal of the working class by center-left parties. These parties, they argue, embraced free trade and neoliberal policies, leading to job losses and stagnant wages. This, combined with the 2008 financial crisis and the rise of the bil...
The Gaza Strip is facing a major upheaval as nearly 180, 000 Palestinians have been forced to relocate due to the latest military actions by Israel. This displacement has transformed familiar landscapes into makeshift refugee camps. A once peaceful harbor is now a sea of tents, and a diplomatic building has been converted into a shelter for those who have lost their ...
A familiar face in Alabama politics is making a big move. Tommy Tuberville, who has been representing Alabama in the Senate since 2020, has decided to run for governor. This isn't his first big career change. In 2016, he was coaching football at the University of Cincinnati. Before that, he was at Auburn University. So, how did he go from the football field to the po...
The diplomatic dance between the U. S. and Russia has taken a tense turn. A recent phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin seemed promising, but things have soured quickly. Putin promised to send a peace plan for Ukraine, but it's been over a week, and nothing has arrived. This delay has left Trump fuming and considering new sanctions on ...
The White House had big plans for a high-profile trip to the Middle East. They wanted top bosses from major U. S. companies to tag along with President Trump. But Tim Cook, the head of Apple, decided to skip the trip. This choice did not sit well with the President. During his visit, Trump had a few things to say about Cook's absence. Trump was in Saudi Arabia and t...
The Lumbee Tribe, based in North Carolina, has been on a long journey to gain federal recognition. This recognition is crucial as it would grant them access to important resources like healthcare, education, and economic development. The tribe has over 55, 000 members spread across multiple counties. They have a rich history, claiming to be a mix of various tribes an...
The summer of 2020 was a turning point. A woman watched from her parents' home as the U. S. was divided. Half the nation protested the murder of George Floyd, while the other half seemed to support it. Donald Trump was running for re-election, despite being impeached. COVID-19 was raging, with over half a million deaths globally. The woman felt a deep sense of horror...
North Korea's navy faced a significant setback recently. A new destroyer, meant to showcase the country's military prowess, failed to launch properly. This event did not go unnoticed by the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, who was present during the attempt. The botched launch was a major embarrassment for the regime, which had planned a grand ceremony to highlight its...
A young man is fighting for his life. Mahmoud Khalil is in a tough spot. He's stuck in a detention center, far from his family. His wife and newborn son are missing him. Khalil is in this mess because of his past actions and the government's current views on those actions. He was a pro-Palestinian activist in college. Now the government says he's a threat. They want ...