As of 4/27/26, reports that Iraq is now being pulled into the Iran war should set off alarms everywhere. Because if this conflict expands through Iraqi territory, militias, bases, or direct confrontation, then we are staring at something many Americans never wanted to see again: Iraq War 2.0. And the political irony is staggering. DuringContinue reading “Iraq Joining the Iran War Means America Is Repeating the Same Old Disaster Cycle”
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The Iran War Is Escalating Again â And Things Are Getting Worse
As of 4/26/26, hopes that the Iran war was cooling down appear to be fading fast. Instead of de-escalation, the region seems to be sliding back into confrontation. Diplomatic momentum is weakening, tensions between the United States and Iran are rising again, and the Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of the crisis. RecentContinue reading “The Iran War Is Escalating Again â And Things Are Getting Worse”
The Current Iran War Feels More Dangerous Than the Cuban Missile Crisis
The current Iran war, as of 4/21/26, has entered a phase that should alarm the entire world. A few days ago, the United States under President Trump reportedly attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly attempted to challenge the U.S. naval blockade. Trump publicly claimed a U.S.Continue reading “The Current Iran War Feels More Dangerous Than the Cuban Missile Crisis”
No War With Iran. I Said It Then, I’ll Say It Again.
I remember sitting down in 2020 and writing something that felt urgent, something that felt necessary, something that felt like screaming into a void that was somehow also screaming back at me. It was the first term of Donald Trump’s presidency, and the United States had just assassinated Qasem Soleimani, one of Iran’s most powerfulContinue reading “No War With Iran. I Said It Then, I’ll Say It Again.”
Whatâs Going on with Israel and Iran? Is There Going to Be a War? A Progressive Perspective
The relationship between Israel and Iran has been fraught with tension and conflict for decades. From nuclear ambitions to regional power struggles, the two nations have been on opposing sides of a wider geopolitical contest, not just for regional dominance but for ideological and religious influence in the Middle East. As of 2025, this longstandingContinue reading “Whatâs Going on with Israel and Iran? Is There Going to Be a War? A Progressive Perspective”
Reclaiming Antisemitism: Why Arabs and Jews Must Share the Term, and the Fight
For decades, the word âantisemitismâ has been politically and culturally narrowed to mean hatred against Jews alone. This narrow usage, while understandable given the trauma of Jewish history, has also allowed for a weaponization of the term that shields state violence, particularly when committed by Israel or its allies. But the deeper harm lies inContinue reading “Reclaiming Antisemitism: Why Arabs and Jews Must Share the Term, and the Fight”
The Real Antisemitism: How U.S. and Israeli Militarism Targets Semitic Peoples
The term “antisemitism” is often narrowly defined in modern discourse, reduced almost exclusively to hatred against Jews. This politicized framing has served the interests of powerful states, particularly Israel and its allies, by shielding certain policies and actions from critique. However, when we return to the original and accurate definition of the termâprejudice or hostilityContinue reading “The Real Antisemitism: How U.S. and Israeli Militarism Targets Semitic Peoples”
Zionism and the Semitic Contradiction: Who Are the Real Antisemites?
The word âantisemitismâ is often weaponized to silence criticism of the Israeli state and its Zionist foundations. In mainstream political discourse, to be anti-Zionist is regularly equated with being antisemitic. But this framing breaks down under scrutiny â and in fact, it may be Zionism, especially in its extreme and hardline forms, that embodies theContinue reading “Zionism and the Semitic Contradiction: Who Are the Real Antisemites?”
The Zero State Solution: A Stateless Vision for Israel-Palestine
For over seventy-five years, the world has debated two dominant frameworks to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: the two-state solution and the one-state solution. Both approaches, while different in structure, share the same foundational assumptionâthat the existence of a state is necessary for peace, justice, and coexistence. But what if that assumption is flawed? What ifContinue reading “The Zero State Solution: A Stateless Vision for Israel-Palestine”