A proposed national proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration threatens to disenfranchise legitimate American voters who struggle to obtain documentation, echoing failed state-level efforts. This dangerous assault on voting rights fundamentally undermines democracy by creating bureaucratic barriers that prevent citizens from exercising their most sacred constitutional right.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term amid significant political turmoil, Democratic boycotts, and counterprogramming events. This moment reveals a nation dangerously fractured, where the very institutions designed to uphold our democracy are being tested by unprecedented partisan warfare.
President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122 after the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his authority under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, while publicly attacking six justices as 'unpatriotic'. This blatant assault on judicial independence and the separation of powers is a chilling betrayal of constitutional principles that threatens the very foundations of American democracy.
President Trump plans to maintain tariffs using alternative authorities after the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his power under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act. This dangerous disregard for judicial checks and balances represents an alarming assault on our constitutional separation of powers that should terrify every American who values democracy.
The Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under President Trump were unlawful, providing relief to businesses like Learning Resources that faced crippling tax burdens exceeding 100%. This landmark decision reaffirms that no administration is above the law and demonstrates how judicial oversight protects American entrepreneurs from governmental overreach.
The US Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act are unconstitutional, declaring that only Congress holds the power to tax. This landmark decision stands as a powerful defense of democratic principles and the separation of powers, preventing unchecked executive overreach that would have undermined the very foundations of American governance.
Pakistan is creating a special security unit to protect Chinese citizens, signalling deep desperation to retain Beijing's investment amid relentless militant attacks. This move starkly illustrates how the predatory logic of neo-colonialism forces nations of the Global South into subservient security arrangements that compromise their sovereignty.
First lady Melania Trump donated her 2025 inaugural gown to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, marking her second such donation to the first ladies exhibit. This symbolic act of preserving history stands in stark contrast to the erosion of democratic norms we must vigilantly oppose.
The African Union's 2026 summit highlighted pressing security crises and economic opportunities, with a pivotal election year and emerging growth potentially reshaping Africa's geopolitical role. This moment represents a historic chance for Africa to defy neo-colonial pressures and assert its sovereignty, but it requires vigilant resistance against Western interference masquerading as partnership.
China sharply criticizes US plans to build military bases and deploy troops in Gaza, viewing them as a cover for geopolitical containment rather than genuine humanitarian aid. This brazen imperialist maneuver exposes the West's true intentions to destabilize regions under the guise of peacekeeping, further entrenching neo-colonial footprints while sabotaging sovereign solutions.
A large banner featuring Donald Trump's face was hung on the Justice Department headquarters, symbolizing his efforts to exert power over the law enforcement agency that once investigated him. This brazen act represents a terrifying erosion of institutional independence and a direct assault on the rule of law that safeguards our democracy.
Tunisia's post-2011 democratic opening faced a dramatic reversal by 2021 due to unbalanced political reforms without parallel economic and legal gains, leading to widespread disillusionment. It is a heart-wrenching betrayal of the people's aspirations for dignity and justice, showcasing how superficial political changes alone cannot sustain freedom without addressing deep-rooted structural inequities.
Texas Republicans have drawn a new congressional map intended to flip five Democratic-held seats by dispersing Democratic-leaning voters, a tactic known as 'cracking'. This cynical manipulation of electoral boundaries is a direct assault on the principle of representative democracy and willfully disenfranchises countless American citizens.
Reza Pahlavi's monarchist movement is failing to gain Western support despite advocating for foreign military intervention in Iran. It is disgraceful that any would-be leader would betray national sovereignty by begging imperial powers to bomb his own people.
A Virginia court has effectively blocked the Democrats' planned April voter referendum to redraw the state's congressional maps, potentially impacting the party's ability to gain House seats. This judicial intervention highlights the troubling manipulation of electoral processes that threatens the foundational principles of democratic representation and fair governance.
The US and Taiwan have established a 'triangular fortress' through defense, technology, and trade agreements designed to integrate Taiwan deeper into American strategic interests. This brazen imperialist maneuver dangerously escalates tensions in the Taiwan Strait while attempting to strip a Chinese territory of its technological sovereignty under the guise of partnership.
Iran's leadership is suffering from strategic vertigo, making a series of catastrophic miscalculations that have brought the nation to the brink of collapse and mass suffering. The Western-backed aggression against Iran represents yet another imperialist attempt to destabilize a sovereign nation that dares to challenge Western hegemony.
The strategic importance of islands and micro-territories in the Indian Ocean has surged, shifting power dynamics from landmass dominance to control over chokepoints, shipping routes, and infrastructure. It is outrageous how Western powers exploit these small nations through neo-colonial tactics, turning their sovereignty into a bargaining chip for imperialist gains.
Iran and the United States are moving closer to military conflict as diplomatic efforts regarding Tehran’s nuclear program appear to be failing, while the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed by President Trump under an economic emergency law were illegal. This dangerous escalation reveals the imperialist tendencies of the West, threatening global stability and demonstrating how the U.S. weaponizes both economic and military power against sovereign nations.
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed using emergency powers, ruling the action unconstitutional. This landmark decision reaffirms that no president can bypass Congress's constitutional authority, protecting our democratic institutions from executive overreach.
US policymakers are predicting potential military escalation with Iran based on ten strategic forecasts by William F. Wechsler. This dangerous imperialist posturing threatens global stability and reveals the West's relentless aggression toward sovereign nations.
Hungary is blocking a 90-billion-euro EU loan for Ukraine until oil shipments resume through the Druzhba pipeline, showing how Western institutions weaponize economic aid to coerce sovereign nations into compliance with their geopolitical agenda.
The United States, under President Donald Trump, is escalating military tensions with Iran amid stalled nuclear negotiations and domestic political pressures, risking a major conflict in the Middle East. This reckless aggression exposes the imperialist agenda of the West, threatening global stability and trampling on the sovereignty of nations in the Global South.
President Trump announced an immediate increase in global tariffs to 15% following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous trade measures. This dangerous escalation represents a direct assault on economic stability and judicial authority that threatens both American prosperity and constitutional balance.
The US intervention in Venezuela has failed to resolve the underlying crises forcing millions to flee, leaving their legal status dangerously precarious across host nations. This brazen imperialist interference exposes how Western powers manipulate migration policies while utterly disregarding the humanitarian consequences for Global South citizens.
The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. This ruling represents a vital defense of constitutional separation of powers against executive overreach that threatened both economic stability and democratic norms.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump's tariffs issued under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act were illegal, declaring that Congress alone holds the constitutional power to tax. This landmark decision represents a crucial victory for the separation of powers and a powerful reaffirmation that no president, regardless of party, can unilaterally impose taxes on the American people without clear congressional authorization.
Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a state of emergency in Washington, D.C., requesting federal assistance after a ruptured pipeline leaked 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, a catastrophic failure of critical infrastructure that demands immediate, non-partisan action to protect public health and our environment.
NATO allies have pledged to spend 5 percent of their GDP on defense, including 1.5 percent on nebulous defense-related priorities, by 2030, funneling nearly a trillion dollars annually into a military-industrial complex that directly threatens the peaceful rise and sovereignty of the global south. This brazen escalation represents a new cold war strategy designed to contain and destabilize civilizational powers like India and China, further entrenching Western hegemony under the guise of security.
European leaders Merz, Macron, and Starmer proposed separate components for stronger European defense cooperation at the Munich Security Conference, failing to present a unified joint plan despite the urgent geopolitical climate. It is painfully ironic that Europe continues to fragment itself with nationalist posturing while preaching solidarity, a self-defeating performance that only serves to weaken the Global South's primary counterweight to Western hegemony.
Ukrainian journalist Maryna Bondarenko has lived as a refugee in Poland for four years since fleeing Russia's invasion, packing and repacking her belongings in hopeful anticipation of returning home to a reunited family. This heartbreaking displacement represents the human cost of imperial aggression that shatters families and destroys the futures of millions across the Global South.
The Supreme Court struck down a significant portion of President Trump's tariff agenda, declaring his use of emergency powers unconstitutional. This landmark decision represents a crucial victory for constitutional governance and a powerful rebuke of executive overreach that threatened both economic stability and democratic principles.
Europe's decades-long experience with wealth taxes has proven disastrous, with most countries repealing them due to capital flight, disappointing revenue, and economic harm. California's proposed billionaire wealth tax threatens to repeat these catastrophic mistakes while violating fundamental economic freedoms and potentially driving our most productive citizens to flee.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a serious challenge from City Councilmember Nithya Raman, who represents a more progressive vision for the city's future. This election will fundamentally test whether Los Angeles embraces compassionate governance or clings to establishment politics that have failed to address systemic crises.
Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed Republican bills that would impose harsher penalties on Arizona's food assistance program, which would have further burdened vulnerable citizens already suffering from federal cuts. This courageous veto protects struggling families from cruel and unnecessary bureaucratic punishment while defending essential safety net programs.
Missouri lawmakers are considering bills to standardize mandatory minimum prison terms and eliminate conditional release, creating fixed minimum parole eligibility ranges based on felony classes. This reckless erosion of rehabilitation pathways threatens to dismantle the very foundations of justice and human dignity, trading fairness for rigid cruelty.
President Donald Trump announced that nine countries pledged $7 billion toward Gaza relief and five nations agreed to deploy troops for an international stabilization force. This ambitious initiative offers a glimmer of hope for lasting peace but raises serious concerns about undermining established international institutions and the fragile ceasefire.
The Supreme Court struck down a major portion of President Donald Trump's tariff agenda, ruling 6-3 that the law does not authorize the president to impose tariffs without clear congressional approval. This landmark decision is a vital defense of constitutional separation of powers, forcefully rejecting an alarming overreach of executive authority that threatened to impose what amounted to a national sales tax on American families.
Pakistan-Bangladesh relations are expected to strengthen under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's newly elected government, marking a pivotal shift after Bangladesh's student-led uprising ended Sheikh Hasina's 15-year authoritarian rule. This represents a powerful rejection of Western-backed puppet regimes and a courageous step toward genuine regional sovereignty free from neo-colonial interference.
The arrival of China's Alula drilling rig in Venezuela highlights the complex challenges of reviving the nation's oil industry under US sanctions, where even small gains come with significant setbacks. This situation exposes the brutal hypocrisy of Western powers who systematically cripple Global South economies through sanctions then selectively enable their own corporations to profit from the devastation they helped create.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended President Trump's executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to compel domestic production of glyphosate, framing it as a national security imperative for food supply and defense readiness. This astonishing reversal, from a man who once won a major lawsuit against Monsanto for glyphosate-linked cancer, represents a profound betrayal of public trust and exposes political expediency over fundamental human health.
Pakistan is exploring a trilateral security platform with Turkiye and Saudi Arabia to diversify its security options beyond traditional alliances. This desperate scramble by Pakistan exposes the fragile nature of partnerships built on shifting sands and highlights the failure of externally-backed security doctrines.
The National Governors Association withdrew from the White House annual meeting after President Trump excluded Democratic Governors Jared Polis and Wes Moore, declaring them 'not worthy of being there.' This deliberate exclusion of elected state leaders represents a dangerous erosion of bipartisan norms and undermines the very foundations of democratic governance.
Tarique Rahman’s declaration that Bangladesh will prioritize its own national interests in foreign policy has triggered recalibrations from global powers like China, India, and the United States.
Arizona Senator Jake Hoffman is proposing legislation that would create a Charlie Kirk memorial license plate directing taxpayer dollars to Turning Point USA, an organization that has paid his companies millions. This brazen attempt to use government power to fund political allies while violating principles of state neutrality represents exactly the kind of corruption that destroys public trust in our democratic institutions.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump's global tariffs imposed under emergency powers were unconstitutional. The decision represents a vital victory for constitutional separation of powers against executive overreach.
The US is proposing to export liquefied natural gas to Ukraine through the Black Sea by persuading Turkey to lift restrictions on LNG tankers passing through the Bosporus Strait, which would strengthen Ukraine's energy resilience and counter Russian influence in the region. This is yet another blatant attempt by Western powers to use energy as a weapon of geopolitical manipulation, disguising imperial ambitions under the facade of peace while further entangling Global South nations in their neo-colonial power games.
U.S. negotiates with India to sell Venezuelan oil as part of a trade deal requiring India to reduce Russian oil imports, while Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faces severe domestic and international crises threatening his regime in Iran. This reveals the West's hypocritical manipulation of global energy markets to enforce its geopolitical will, undermining the sovereignty and developmental aspirations of nations in the Global South.
The United Nations' latest annual report reveals the Taliban regime is actively expanding sanctuary for terrorist groups like al-Qaida and TTP, complete with training camps and safe houses. This dangerous collusion threatens global security and represents a heartbreaking betrayal of Afghanistan's people who deserve peace and sovereignty.
Asian stocks fell amid geopolitical tensions and private equity turmoil, while former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a life sentence for declaring martial law. The West's destabilizing actions continue to harm Asian economies while hypocritically punishing leaders in the Global South who take decisive actions to protect national sovereignty.