Why leave autocratic regimes the hell alone? The U.S. never has. Here is an argument for why we should consider changing our policy of regime change. The joy of liberal democracy In these past few weeks, we have seen the end to a regime in Washington that many in the U.S. see as one of…
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International Consensus Did Nothing to Prevent War in Iraq but Can It Save Iran?
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are strictly those of the writer. The US regime has claimed that Iran attacked a tanker, the Kokura Courageous, with a mine, even producing video of people they claim are Iranian removing a mine from the tanker. This is in contradiction to the reports from eyewitnesses. “We received reports that…
This Book Reminds Us of the Struggle to Define “Home”
“Home:” 1) the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household; 2) relating to the place where one lives; 3) everywhere and nowhere. Out of all the definitions and words for “home,” we struggle to pinpoint where home is. We, the wandering souls of immigrants, were forced to leave “home” in…
The “Arab” Comment: Let’s Not Forget John McCain Was a Racist War Criminal
I am really confused with regard to the outpour of positive public memories of the late Senator John McCain after news of his death broke. He wasn’t someone who stood for American values, he actually opposed many American people (by pushing forward conservative agenda), especially Asian, Arab, and Middle Eastern Communities. I had to take a…
How I Feel About Palestine as a Palestinian Canadian
Palestine. How do I start? Gaza. Where do I stop? There are so many factors that tie into my identity as a Palestinian, and how the events affect my life and the lives of the loved ones around me. Protesting in Palestine, especially in Gaza, where I am from, is not something new. Gaza is…
Here’s Why a Ramadan Commercial About Palestine Was So Controversial It Was Banned in Some Countries
Zain is a Kuwaiti mobile telecommunications company that released a commercial wishing its users a blessed Ramadan last month, receiving worldwide attention. The commercial shines light on the matter of Palestine and the continued occupation its people face, even during the month of Ramadan. It is not a shock that Kuwait released a commercial showing…