Published inThe Antagonist Magazine·PinnedMember-onlyThe Financial Burden of Police MisconductThe broad implications of police misconduct include a staggering financial burden The outlay of police misconduct is often measured in human costs. Whether it’s a loss of life, lasting trauma as a victim or a victim’s family, or the harm it does to entire communities. What is rarely openly discussed…Politics7 min readPolitics7 min read
Published inMomentum·16 hours agoMember-onlyIslamophobic Hate Crimes Continue to SpikeRecent attacks against Muslims and Arab-speaking citizens highlight just how damaging Islamophobic rhetoric is becoming — There’s no question that antisemitism continues to rise on social media, a trend that began to spike with the election of former president Donald Trump. …Racism3 min readRacism3 min read
Published inThe Antagonist Magazine·Nov 20Member-onlyArgentina Elects Far-Right PresidentJavier Milei, a self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist and libertarian who has been compared to former US president Donald Trump won Argentina’s presidential election — Bucking the trend of left-leaning politicians winning elections in Latin America, Argentine voters elected far-right candidate Javier Milei over Economy Minister Sergio Massa. The majority of Argentinians, who have suffered under tremendous 140% inflation balked at the idea of electing Massa whom many blame as responsible for their economic situation.Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
Nov 16Member-onlyCalls Demanding Ceasefire in Congress Continue to GrowMembers of Congress Call on Biden Administration to Establish a Ceasefire, Protect Children in the Gaza Strip — Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Mark Pocan (WI-2), and Betty McCollum (MN-4) led Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Biden titled, “Letter on the Rights of Children in Gaza” asking him to support a bilateral ceasefire in Gaza to protect the one million children living there.Israel3 min readIsrael3 min read
Published inThe Antagonist Magazine·Nov 13Member-onlyDonald Trump Still Promotes FascismAt a rally in New Hampshire, former president Donald Trump invoked Hitler-like rhetoric to attack his political opponents — There’s no question about former president Donald Trump’s use of inflammatory and racist rhetoric. Some of it comes in dog whistles but most are very direct and blatant. …Politics2 min readPolitics2 min read
Nov 9Member-onlyAnother Israeli Minister Calls for Nuking GazaAfter Israel’s Heritage Minister asked why hostage lives are more important than troops, Netanyahu said Amihai Eliyahu was ‘detached from reality’ and suspended him — Israeli Minister of Jerusalem Affairs, Amihai Eliyahu is just the latest to make some wild commentary we’ve heard about Israel possibly using nuclear weapons in Gaza. Not thinking through the ramifications of such an act, it’s unclear whether ministers are just speaking hyperbolically or are serious about the ridiculous idea.Israel2 min readIsrael2 min read
Published inThe Antagonist Magazine·Nov 8Member-onlyUS Tells Israel “No” to the Reoccupation of GazaIn two separate press conferences, The US State Department says no to the reoccupation of Gaza or the forced displacement of Palestinians — Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a statement today from Tokyo, Japan saying that the reoccupation of Gaza or the forced displacement of Palestinians is unacceptable. In a separate press briefing with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel, it was again reiterated without any warnings or stipulations.Israel2 min readIsrael2 min read
Published inThe Antagonist Magazine·Nov 3Member-onlyThe Slaughter of Palestinians Exposes US Colonialist Intent for CubaIn yet another United Nations vote condemning the economic embargo on Cuba, both Israel and the US are the only countries who voted against it — During the most recent vote at the United Nations General Assembly concerning Cuba, 187 nations voted for the “necessity of ending the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” …Opinion3 min readOpinion3 min read
Nov 1Member-onlyHow the Biden Administration is Driving HateLike it or not, the Biden administration’s redefining of anti-Semitism and the demonization of Muslims has made hate groups more active — Beginning with the slogan that uses the words “from the river to the sea,” the Biden administration began making claims that protests all over the world to liberate the over 2 million Palestinian hostages in Gaza are anti-Semitic. …Racism4 min readRacism4 min read
Published inThe Antagonist Magazine·Oct 28Member-onlyNo Evidence to Suggest Terrorists Are Entering the U.S.Despite far-right propaganda bolstered by Customs and Border Protection in San Diego, there is no evidence to suggest Hamas and Hezbollah are attempting to enter the United States — A recent document leaked to the Daily Caller from the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) field office in San Diego that said Hamas and Hezbollah may enter the United States via the Southern Border appears unsubstantiated. …Racism3 min readRacism3 min read