A recent speech from Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) highlights how elected officials intentionally spread misinformation — As politicians continue with false accusations of antisemitism, they expose just how little they know about what it is. In doing so, they not only expose their Islamophobia but they are also putting a target on Muslim and Arab-speaking citizens’ backs. Despite being corrected, they continue to do so out…

Arriving in France on October 10, 1944, the 761st Tank Battalion named the Black Panthers helped tilt WWII in the Allies’ favor — Due to the racism of the Jim Crow South, the all-Black 761st Tank Battalion dubbed the “Black Panthers” was created at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana on April 1, 1942. First arriving in France after coming ashore at Omaha Beach on Oct. 10, 1944, the men of the 761st Tank Battalion proved…

Recent 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. Nevertheless, since the Oct 7 Hamas attacks on Israel and the continued bombardment of Palestinian civilians, Islamophobia has seen a major increase over the last…

Javier 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.

Members 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.

At 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. Following in his father’s footsteps along with those of his closest associates throughout his career, the former president is no better than…

After 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.

In 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.

In 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.” …