Empire of Abuse? - 7.23.2026

The arrests of Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate on rape and sex trafficking charges are a sobering reminder of the danger posed when wealth, fame, and social media influence are used to exploit and degrade others. Millions of young men have been exposed to messages that glorify misogyny, domination, and contempt for women.

No political movement should tolerate or celebrate individuals accused of such serious crimes. If we are to build a society based on dignity, justice, and respect, we must reject those who profit from abuse and hold everyone accountable under the rule of law.

The allegations against Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate should serve as a wake-up call. Public figures who normalize violence, intimidation, or exploitation should not be role models. Justice must be allowed to take its course without political interference or celebrity privilege.

A healthy democracy depends not only on free speech but also on moral responsibility. We owe future generations better examples than those who turn cruelty into entertainment and exploitation into a business model. 

Holocaust scholar speaks out against horrific genocide - 7.23.2026

As New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani calls on President Donald Trump to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, the world must confront a painful question: Why does impunity continue despite mounting evidence and international concern over Israel's conduct in Gaza?

When a respected Holocaust and genocide scholar warns that a horrific genocide continues be unfolding, the warning should not be dismissed because it is politically inconvenient. The lessons of history demand that credible allegations of genocide and war crimes be investigated impartially, regardless of the nation or leader involved.

If Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces allegations of war crimes, enters the United States, the federal government should fulfill any applicable legal obligations and ensure that no one is above the law. International justice has meaning only if it is applied consistently, without fear or political favoritism.

History will judge not only those who commit atrocities, but also those who remain silent. Accountability, justice, and the protection of innocent civilians must come before politics. Selective justice is not justice at all.

Enough Is Enough - 7.23.2026

Britain, it is time to acknowledge a historic mistake. The region has known since the Balfour Declaration of 1917 and especially the 1948 Nakba, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced, that lasting peace cannot be built by denying an entire people their homeland. During the 1947–48 conflict, Zionist paramilitary groups including Irgun, Lehi (Stern Gang) and the Haganah were involved in military operations and attacks that remain the subject of intense historical debate.

Today, many around the world believe that decades of occupation, displacement and bloodshed have made clear that the status quo is unsustainable. The continued flow of military support from the United States and European countries has drawn growing criticism from those who argue it has failed to advance a just and lasting peace.

The only viable path forward is to uphold international law and support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in Gaza and the West Bank, living alongside Israel in peace and security. Justice, equal rights and self-determination for both peoples remain essential if this tragic conflict is ever to end.

Demand the Immediate Release of Dr. Ahmed Abu Safiya - 7.22.2026

The continued detention of Dr. Ahmed Abu Safiya is deeply troubling. Physicians have a duty to save lives, regardless of nationality, religion, or politics. Medical professionals should never be punished simply for carrying out their humanitarian responsibilities.

The international community must insist that Israel respect international humanitarian law and protect doctors, nurses, hospitals, patients and civilians during armed conflict. Justice and human dignity require that medical workers be allowed to provide care without fear of detention or persecution.

I join those calling for the immediate release of Dr. Ahmed Abu Safiya and for the protection of all healthcare workers serving civilians in conflict zones.

No More Money for Illegal Wars - 7.22.2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's reported request for an additional $67 billion to expand military operations against Iran is deeply disturbing. After decades of costly wars that have claimed countless lives and drained trillions of taxpayer dollars, the answer is not more bombs.

If military action violates international law, taxpayers should not be forced to finance it. The United States should be investing in diplomacy, humanitarian aid, education, health care, and rebuilding our own communities—not expanding another destructive conflict.

Our government, together with Israel, faces serious allegations of violations of international humanitarian law. Continuing to fuel war instead of pursuing peace risks creating even deeper resentment and instability for generations to come.

Congress should reject this funding request and insist on diplomacy, accountability, and an immediate commitment to peace. America needs fewer wars—not another blank check for endless conflict.

Israel’s killing machine murders another family - 7.22.2026

The greatest gift God bestows on humankind is the birth of a child. The greatest sin is the murder of a child. That moral truth should transcend politics, nationality, and religion.

The reported Israeli drone strike that killed a family of six in Gaza City is another heartbreaking reminder of the immense human cost of this war. Every innocent civilian death, especially the death of children, is a profound tragedy that should shock the conscience of the world.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israel Defense Forces have faced widespread international criticism over the scale of civilian casualties in Gaza. The United States and European governments, as close allies of Israel, also face continuing questions about their political, military, and diplomatic support and their responsibility to press for greater protection of civilians.

History will judge not only those who pull the trigger, but also those who remain silent in the face of immense human suffering. Every child's life has equal value. The world must demand accountability, an immediate end to the killing of innocent civilians, and a just and lasting peace.

The Middle East in on fire: One Man Can End This War - 7.21.2026

The Middle East is on fire. Each new escalation brings more death, destruction and instability to an already devastated region. Now Yemen's Houthis have declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, opening yet another dangerous front, while the United States has bombed Iran for a tenth consecutive night.

Wars have a way of expanding beyond anyone's control. Every new attack increases the risk of a wider regional conflict that could draw in more nations and inflict even greater suffering on civilians.

One man helped set this dangerous course in motion, and that same man has the power to change it. President Donald Trump should immediately halt further military escalation, pursue an urgent ceasefire and return to diplomacy. Real leadership is measured not by the ability to wage war, but by the courage to prevent it.

The people of the Middle East—and the world—deserve peace, not another endless war.