In recent years, the American Left has shifted from a live-and-let-live attitude to a more aggressive stance, often sidelining Israel in the process. Forget that Israel was founded by socialists and backed by liberal president Harry Truman. Today, in the eyes of woke activists, Jews are seen as oppr
Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has a tough job. He can't serve two terms in a row and can't write the state's budget. Plus, what happens in Washington, D. C. , can affect Virginia. Youngkin's party, the Republicans, tried to take over the state legislature but fell short. They gained seats but stil
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been vocal about his support for British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence. Musk has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to post and repost content about Robinson, even pinning a "Free Tommy Robinson! " post to the top of
Impeached South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is standing strong. In a letter to his supporters, he promised to "fight until the end. " This comes after his declaration of martial law led to his impeachment. The opposition party thinks Yoon is trying to cause trouble and is upset about his letter
In today's India, Hindu nationalism is on the rise. Researchers have proposed an interesting way to understand this trend. They suggest that certain myths play a big role in making people feel connected to prestigious Hindu groups. These myths tap into something deep inside us — our desire for statu
When Paco Balderrama, Fresno's police chief, found himself in a scandal, readers had plenty to say. Some, like James C. , worried the issue would be swept under the rug. Bill K. , however, wondered if the affair really mattered. "Is it affecting his work? " he asked. Suesan O. called the coverage me
The new year brings a mix of good and bad news for women in politics. While the number of women in Congress is dropping slightly, women are making big strides in state governments. The 119th Congress will have 150 women, down from the previous record of 152. This is the first time since 2016 that th
For years, Israel had a clear idea of what to expect from Syria. Now, everything's changed. The sudden collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has given rise to powerful Sunni extremist groups, like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. This shift might seem like good ne
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La. ) is facing a tough re-election this Friday. Despite President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement, not all Republicans are on board. Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky has been loudly criticizing Johnson. He's mad about Johnson working with Democrats to send money to Uk
Elon Musk, the billionaire behind X and Tesla, has been making waves in German politics, openly supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. In a New Year's Eve speech, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed this issue without directly mentioning Musk. Scholz emphasized that German
