Israeli settler terrorists Hold up Cong. Ro Khanna - 7.13.2026

More and more Americans are expressing outrage over the reported treatment of Congressman Ro Khanna during his visit to the occupied West Bank. Reports that armed Israeli settlers, accompanied by Israeli military personnel, interfered with or detained a sitting U.S. lawmaker raise serious questions about America's relationship with the Israeli government. If even American elected officials and journalists are not treated with respect, what protection exists for ordinary Palestinians living under occupation?

Growing numbers of Americans are also condemning the suffering of Palestinians, the continued siege of Gaza, and repeated reports of attacks on civilians, aid workers, and journalists. Taxpayers have every right to ask why billions of U.S. dollars continue to fund weapons for a government facing widespread allegations of human rights abuses.

Congress should demand a full accounting of what happened to Congressman Ro Khanna and ensure that every recipient of American military aid is held to the same standards of accountability and respect for international law. Americans are increasingly calling for an end to the occupation, an end to settler violence, an end to the siege of Gaza, recognition of a Palestinian state in Gaza and the West Bank, and an end to unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel. American foreign policy should reflect human rights, justice, accountability, and equal dignity for all people.

Dialogue Over Destruction: The Case for Peace with Iran - 7.13.2026

Jeremy Scahill's observations about Iran's refusal to capitulate should remind policymakers that threats, sanctions, and military escalation rarely produce lasting peace. Decades of coercive policies have inflicted immense human suffering while failing to bring stability to the Middle East.

Any renewed conflict with Iran could jeopardize global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, disrupt the world economy, and place countless civilian lives at risk. History has repeatedly shown that diplomacy, mutual respect, and adherence to international law offer a far better path than another catastrophic war.

Iranians have already paid an enormous price, dating back to 1953, when Britain's MI6 and the U.S. CIA overthrew Iran's democratically elected government and installed the Shah, whose repressive rule fueled decades of instability and resentment.

The United States should pursue serious negotiations, reduce regional tensions, and encourage all parties to avoid actions that could ignite a wider conflict. Our leaders must choose dialogue over destruction and peace over escalation before another preventable tragedy unfolds. 

Hands Off Native Lands - 7.12.2026

America has already taken far too much from our Native brothers and sisters. After centuries of broken treaties, forced removals, and the loss of ancestral lands and resources, it is deeply troubling that Big Tech is now targeting vast areas of Native American land for massive data centers.

Economic development must never come at the expense of Indigenous rights, clean water, sacred sites, or tribal sovereignty. Native communities deserve to be full partners in decisions affecting their future, with the right to say no when projects threaten their land, culture, and way of life.

Technology should serve humanity, not repeat the injustices of our past. We cannot claim to honor Native Americans while allowing another wave of resource extraction to enrich corporations at their expense. Justice requires respect, meaningful consultation, fair compensation, and protection of tribal lands for future generations.

A Dangerous Trajectory: Questioning the U.S. Stance on the Iranian Steel Facility Strike - 7.12.2026

Israel’s recent strike on an Iranian steel facility raises serious questions about the dangers of being drawn into another unnecessary war in the Middle East. As reported by YEGANEH TORBAT, the issue of whether this was a legitimate military target deserves careful examination.

The United States must not be pushed into a conflict that threatens American lives, global stability, and the world economy. History has shown the devastating consequences of wars driven by escalation rather than diplomacy.

Our nation’s foreign policy must be guided by American interests, international law, and the pursuit of peace—not by the political survival of any foreign leader. The U.S. should honor its commitments, prevent unnecessary military escalation, and demand accountability from all parties.

Have we learned nothing from past wars? Another conflict with Iran could bring enormous human suffering and economic damage. America must choose diplomacy over destruction and peace over endless war. Israel is not our ally in this conflict; its actions appear to serve Netanyahu’s political survival rather than regional peace.

More babies, no more forever wars - 7.12.2026

The warning that the world is heading toward a population bust deserves urgent attention. Falling birth rates across much of the world will leave fewer workers supporting growing numbers of retirees, placing enormous strain on economies, healthcare, and pension systems.

Governments should welcome legal immigrants who strengthen our workforce and enrich our communities. At the same time, they should adopt creative family policies that make it easier for those who want children to have them. Affordable childcare, paid parental leave, flexible workplaces, housing assistance, and meaningful financial incentives can help families achieve their goals.

These investments require resources. Rather than continually expanding military spending, governments should devote more funding to families, education, healthcare, and peaceful international cooperation. Excessive military expenditures have too often been associated with devastating wars and immense human suffering. Investing in people instead of endless conflict is a wiser path.

A humane immigration policy, strong support for families, and a renewed commitment to peace will help build a more prosperous, secure, and compassionate future.

US must stop funding genocide in Gaza - 7.12.2026

Nicholas Kristof makes a powerful moral argument that Americans should confront the consequences of U.S. military and diplomatic support for Israel's war in Gaza. Whether one agrees with him or not, his central question deserves serious public debate: What responsibility does the United States bear when its weapons, funding, and diplomatic backing support military operations that have resulted in enormous civilian suffering?

As one of America's most respected journalists, Kristof argues that continued U.S. assistance makes our nation morally complicit in the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. He calls on Americans to examine whether unconditional military aid should continue while allegations of war crimes and other serious violations of international law are under investigation.

The United States should not ignore the immense human cost of this conflict. Congress and the Administration should immediately review military assistance, insist on full compliance with international humanitarian law, support independent investigations, and place the protection of innocent civilian lives above politics. Our nation's values and credibility depend on it.

We must join more enlightened nations in calling for the creation of a Palestinian state in Gaza and the West Bank. The United States should bear a significant share of the cost of reconstruction. Finally, the United States must insist that Israel release prisoners who are being held without charge in administrative detention, consistent with due process and international human rights standards.

Before It Spirals: The Urgent Need for U.S.-Iran Diplomacy - 7.9.2026

The collapse of U.S.-Iran ceasefire efforts is a dangerous setback that increases the risk of another devastating war in the Middle East. As Trita Parsi warns, diplomacy must not be abandoned in favor of military confrontation.

History has repeatedly shown that war with Iran would bring enormous human suffering, destabilize the region, threaten global energy supplies, and place American troops and civilians at greater risk. Every missed diplomatic opportunity makes future negotiations more difficult and increases the chances of miscalculation.

The United States should recommit to sustained diplomacy, respect international law, and pursue peaceful engagement rather than policies that fuel escalation. Military action cannot deliver lasting security. Only dialogue, compromise, and mutual respect can reduce tensions and help prevent another catastrophic conflict.

The world cannot afford another unnecessary war. Leaders must choose diplomacy over destruction before this crisis spirals beyond control.