Erik Larson offers in his latest work a close look at slavery, antebellum Charleston, and the cause of the War of the Rebellion.
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Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator While the world is watching in horror at the genocide being carried out in Gaza, there is another war in Sudan which has been overshadowed by the Israeli war on the Palestinians. Since the conflict began on April 15, 2023, almost 15,000 people have been killed, and more than […]
This trailer for The Acolyte, a new Star Wars series set during the fading days of the High Republic, shows the dark rising. The High Republic era of Star Wars looks very pretty and is chock full of force users. Set around 100 years before the Skywalker's story, this series seems to set up all the problems with the Jedi in general. — Read the rest
For The Madera TribuneThe Owl Saloon was located on the north side of Yosemite Avenue in the “Tenderloin” district of town. It drew the ire of the pastor of the local Methodist church because of its alleged dancing activities.The Owl Saloon was located on Madera’s west side not far from where the Yum Yum donut shop now stands. In the early 20th century the area was known as the “Tenderloin District.” It was a rowdy place; the law was constantly there breaking up fights, arresting drunks, and...
by Anonymous JROTC or Junior ROTC: a DOD program proposed for Portland schools. There are many reasons why not to embed this military recruitment program in our schools. Yet as our memory of past military misadventures fades, taking JROTC aboard may seem like no big deal. Nonetheless, I am distressed that JROTC teaches history(!) as part of its curriculum. Will the students learn that many wars were wars of choice and subject to mission creep (e.g.,...
Back from their month-long recess, our lawmakers of the 19th Congress resumed their sessions last Monday.
Western diplomats have expressed 'cautious optimism' over a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.Our Gaza reporter and an Israeli journalist tell us more about the negotiations in Cairo.We also speak to the family of one of the hostages still being held captive in Gaza and we hear about the realities of reporting from the territory.Also in the programme: women in Amsterdam win the right to 'urination equality'; and the twelve-sided Roman mystery object that has been baffling experts...
Netherlands residents are increasingly worried about war, the National Committee 4 and 5 May reported after their annual survey ahead of Remembrance Day. 56 percent of Netherlands residents are worried about war, compared to 38 percent last year. And nearly 70 percent say that war and attacks impact their lives. “The ongoing war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza likely contribute to this experience,” the committee said.
The funds are needed. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute outlined that Russia’s military spending increased by 24 per cent to an estimated $109bn in 2023, marking a 57 per cent rise since 2014, the year that Russia annexed Crimea. Not including international aid Ukraine’s spending surged to reach $64.8bn. Ukraine’s military spending in 2023 was 59 per cent the size of Russia’s. Therefore, this new package from the US, along with aid from allies across Europe and the world, will...
While conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine have captured global attention, the civil war in Sudan has been largely ignored. That can’t be allowed to continue, says the Guardian’s Nesrine MalikWith so much of the world’s attention on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, one of the worst humanitarian crises of recent times is playing out almost unnoticed. Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023 and has led to tens of thousands of civilian deaths and a mass displacement of up to half of the country’s...
Opinion by Arwa Damon (CNN) — Note: This article includes descriptions of disturbing impacts of violence. A child shrieks in pain in a medical tent at a field clinic in southern Gaza. He’s 7, with severe burns on his back that are being cleaned and slathered with balm. It’s an excruciating process that would be