Brother K
Sin, scandal and a full immersion into Christendom
More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump
States that voted for Trump are leading the country in solar adoption. In recent years, Republican opposition to solar has mounted, with the Trump administration making it more difficult to build solar on federal land and Congress scaling back federal tax credits for the industry.
The book of poetry I wrote for the home I lost in Gaza
This is my dream, and it has been handed to me in exchange for everything I had. Nobody consulted me on the rate.
Jenseits der Brandmauer
Schweden wählt nach vier Jahren unter dem Einfluss von Rechtspopulisten. Die Sozialdemokraten halten dagegen – mit sozialen Themen.
Trump Renews Post-9/11 National Emergency for 25th Year in a Row
The US’s post-9/11 wars have cost the country at least $8 trillion in military costs, research recently found.
Wahlfieber und Schuldenlast: Frankreich als Stresstest für den Euro
Tiefe politische Krise, instabile Staatsfinanzen, wirtschaftliche Schwäche und steigende Schuldendienstkosten: Frankreich wird zunehmend anfällig für einen Vertrauensverlust an den Finanzmärkten, mit potenziell weitreichenden Folgen für die gesamte Eurozone, schreibtPaweł Tokarski.
The Ambivalence of Summer: The Fire Is Very Close, and It Is Now
The image of summer in Europe is that of a time when we can escape stress and hard work – a break from politics, if you will. Yet, summer has always been political. Nowadays, this ambivalence seems anachronistic in light of the intense heat forcing many people into survival mode and turning this supposed break into a state of emergency.
E1: the illegal settlement at the heart of the UK’s West Bank trade ban
The international community has long seen the construction of E1 as a red line.
Settler Violence: A State-Sponsered Land and Space Domination
In addition to the genocide in Gaza perpetrated by Israel since October 2023, Israeli settlers and military have been escalating their deadly attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.
Ethics Complaint Filed Over Trump’s Cash Gifts to Natalie Harp, 3 Other Staffers
The complaint alleges that there is a “legitimate question” whether Trump is paying staffers for their loyalty.
UK’s budget juggling trick with rainforest loan for bus-fare cap needs transparency
A recent announcement by Britain’s new government raises questions about the impact on climate aid of swapping grants for loans
Dietcult
The literary establishment has imposed a ruthless reign of realism, whose narrative economy couldn’t be more rigid.
Off Center
Democrats have been telling their party for a while that its leadership has not met their expectations.
What the record-high cost of diesel means for you
Diesel prices hit an all-time high on Friday. Then another, and another. According to AAA , the average price of diesel as of September 10 stands at a staggering $5.98 — about $2.31 more than in late February, when the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran.
Can a new national peace policy fix Nigeria’s security problems?
Nigeria's National Peace Policy is a framework intended to bring greater coordination to conflict prevention and peacebuilding
Letter from Ramallah: War Symphony
Mariam Barghouti explores how the Israeli occupation is wrecking the landscapes and soundscapes of the West Bank.
Digital Kōgai: Dissecting Systemic Entanglements and Structural Injustices in the AI Polycrisis
As of January 2026, the stocks of seven of the world's most well-known technology companies had reached market capitalizations of about $1 trillion or more. Dubbed the ‘Magnificent Seven,’ their public image hardly lives up to the name. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Companies like Tesla and Meta are known for causing harm to the public good in many ways.
Sovereign Immunity in the UK: Two Conventions, Two Answers
The International Court of Justice in Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v Italy) noted that rules of state immunity reflect the principle of sovereign equality of states. In little under a year, English courts have thrice dealt with the question of state immunity vis-à-vis recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards.