Reprinted with permission from The Kucinich Report. Throughout my political career, I have steadfastly defended the First Amendment, particularly the right to free speech. In 2002, I delivered a speech entitled A Prayer for America, where I challenged the rationale of the PATRIOT Act and questioned actions that infringed upon the constitutional guarantees of freedom … Continue reading “American Spring? Uphold Freedom of Speech on American Campuses”
The Monkey’s Tail: How Netanyahu’s Ambitions Expose Israel’s Vulnerabilities
“The higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail,” warns a timeless Chinese proverb. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, seems to neither heed the lessons of history nor the wisdom of such folk sayings. By leading a vilification campaign against Egypt, the Israeli leader is further exposing his country’s vulnerabilities. This is … Continue reading “The Monkey’s Tail: How Netanyahu’s Ambitions Expose Israel’s Vulnerabilities”
President Trump: Stop Bombing Yemen and Exit the Middle East!
Over the weekend President Trump ordered a massive military operation against the small country of Yemen. Was Yemen in the process of attacking the United States? No. Did the President in that case go to Congress and seek a declaration of war against the country? No. The fact is, Yemen hadn’t even threatened the United … Continue reading “President Trump: Stop Bombing Yemen and Exit the Middle East!”
Ceasefire: Ukrainians Died in Vain
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine with a small force of around 142,000 troops. Not enough to conquer Ukraine, the invading force was sufficient to persuade Ukraine to the negotiating table. Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that was the original goal of the military operation: “[t]he troops were there to push the Ukrainian … Continue reading “Ceasefire: Ukrainians Died in Vain”
The Genesis of Sectarian Violence in Syria
Reprinted with permission from The Kucinich Report. While many in Washington claim to defend Christianity and Western values, their policies have led to the systematic annihilation of some of the world’s oldest Christian communities. The same politicians who posture as defenders of faith have not just turned a blind eye to the suffering of Christians … Continue reading “The Genesis of Sectarian Violence in Syria”
Reflections on My Arrest and Lessons Learned
Reprinted from Yves Engler’s website. An extreme Jewish supremacist activist convinced the police to arrest me for criticizing her racist posts. She’s likely acting as a front for a vast Zionist ‘lawfare’ initiative hostile to embarrassing Canadian leaders. Over the past 16 months I’ve annoyed many among the Jewish Zionist establishment. My writing, social media … Continue reading “Reflections on My Arrest and Lessons Learned”
Ukraine Agrees to a Ceasefire. Could it Really Happen?
Only days ago, the chances that Ukraine would agree to negotiate with Putin or agree to a ceasefire seemed very remote. A few days without U.S. military and intelligence aid changed that. On March 11, the Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia, led by Zelensky’s powerful chief of staff Andriy Yermak, “expressed readiness to accept the … Continue reading “Ukraine Agrees to a Ceasefire. Could it Really Happen?”
When Dissent Becomes a Crime: The War on Political Speech Begins
“Once the principle is established that the government can arrest and jail protesters… officials will use it to silence opposition broadly.” ~ Heather Cox Richardson, historian You can’t have it both ways. You can’t live in a constitutional republic if you allow the government to act like a police state. You can’t claim to value … Continue reading “When Dissent Becomes a Crime: The War on Political Speech Begins”
Moral Bankruptcy: Justifying the Ukraine War as Good for the US Economy
Supporters of the U.S.-NATO proxy war in Ukraine employ a range of dubious justifications. One is a refurbished version of the old domino theory used during the Cold War – if the United States and its allies don’t help Ukraine expel Russian occupation forces, the victorious Kremlin will then launch offensives against other European countries … Continue reading “Moral Bankruptcy: Justifying the Ukraine War as Good for the US Economy”
Canada’s Navy Sails With US Ships as Trump Talks Annexation
Reprinted from Yves Engler’s website. As Donald Trump seeks to cripple Canada economically to pursue annexation, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is assisting the US bid to stoke war with China. With far-right Trump supporters calling for the US to invade, Canada continues to assist US belligerence in Asia. Last month HMCS Ottawa transited through … Continue reading “Canada’s Navy Sails With US Ships as Trump Talks Annexation”