What Comes Next For Trump Supporters Who Still ‘Trust the Plan’?

January 23, 2021

They should be encouraged to pour their energy into joining third parties that most closely align with their beliefs or establish an “American Solidarity” movement instead of continuing to consume cra…

The Storms Before the Possible Calm

January 23, 2021

Opinion

The storms are not yet over, but it seems that Biden may eventually be able to restore calm to a divided nation, Brian Cloughley writes. The English expression “the calm before the storm” is defined a…

India’s Arctic Strategy

January 23, 2021

Opinion

The Indian government has unveiled its own Arctic strategy. A special government website says that “the importance of the Arctic for India is constantly growing, primarily due to the problems associat…

The Damage Trump has Done to America will be Hard to Undo

January 23, 2021

Opinion

Two fervent Donald Trump supporters die and go to heaven. Soon after their arrival they meet God. “Please can you tell us,” they ask him, “did President Trump really win the presidential election or d…

Psycho Pompeo Exits With Nary a Scratch of Media Criticism on Him

January 23, 2021

Opinion

My eclectic news feed looks odd as the hours count down to the end of the Trump administration. Westerners are largely celebrating the exit of Donald Trump himself, whereas with those I follow from ar…

The Rubble of Empire

January 23, 2021

Opinion

How can you tell when your empire is crumbling? Some signs are actually visible from my own front window here in San Francisco. Directly across the street, I can see a collection of tarps and poles (a…

Indian Farmers on the Frontline Against Global Capitalism

January 23, 2021

Opinion

In a short video on the empirediaries.com YouTube channel, a protesting farmer camped near Delhi says that during lockdown and times of crisis farmers are treated like “gods”, but …

Looking Forward to Joe Biden’s First 100 Days, It’s Impossible to Believe He’ll Actually Be In Charge

January 23, 2021

Opinion

It’s hard not to wonder if Joe Biden will even last his first 100 days in office... but those arguing his mind isn’t sound enough shouldn’t expect a swift exit, because since when was that a disqualif…