By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation

Israel is “very serious” about invading Lebanon, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, even though they’re losing their war with Hamas in Gaza. Continue reading “Blinken Says Israel ‘Very Serious’ About Invading Lebanon; IDF Admits Hamas ‘Can’t Be Destroyed’”

By Nicolai N. Petro – The Conversation

Ukraine’s current military recruitment campaign is not going according to plan.

Announced on April 16, 2024, the drive was aimed at enlisting hundreds of thousands of young Ukrainian men to help push back against a Russian invasion that has gained momentum in recent months. Continue reading “Ukraine’s draft woes leave the West facing pressure to make up for the troop shortfall”

By TYLER DURDEN – Zerohedge

Amid widespread reports and statements that Israel and Hezbollah are on the brink of full-scale war, the Shia paramilitary group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah has warned of a war “without rules or ceilings” if Israeli forces launch an offensive in Lebanon. Continue reading “Nasrallah Says ‘No Place’ Safe, Even Threatens Cyprus, If Israel Invades Lebanon”

By Will Porter – Antiwar.com

Deputy assistant to the US president Amos Hochstein has signaled that Washington would get behind an Israeli incursion into Lebanon, reportedly telling Beirut’s PM that Tel Aviv intends to shift focus to Hezbollah after fighting in Gaza winds down. Continue reading “US Tells Lebanon It Will Support Israeli Attack on Hezbollah”

By TYLER DURDEN – Zerohedge

There is a controversy in Oregon over a proposed change in the ethics rule from the Oregon Medical Board. At issue is the use of “microaggressions” to discipline doctors and to make reporting such transgressions mandatory for all doctors. It seems before you can give stitches, you have to join snitches under one of the most ambiguous categories of prescribed speech.

Continue reading “Snitches Give Stitches: Oregon Moves To Make Reporting Microaggressions Mandatory For Doctors”

By Cindy Harper – Reclaimthenet.org

In a statement issued on the occasion of the “International Day for Countering Hate Speech,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the global eradication of so-called “hate speech,” which he described as inherently toxic and entirely intolerable. Continue reading “Free Speech at Risk: UN Pushes for Global “Hate Speech” Eradication”

By Connor Freeman – Antiwar.com

During a conversation in 2023 with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Chinese President Xi Jinping accused the US of attempting to goad him into invading the island of Taiwan. This is according to people familiar with the matter, speaking with Financial Times. Despite a long spate of provocations by Washington that threatened to cross China’s “first red line,” undermining cross-strait peace and regional security more broadly, the Chinese leader said he would not take the bait. US provocations have continued into the current year. Continue reading “Report: China’s Xi Says US Attempted To Trick Him Into Taiwan Invasion”

By Hannah Nightingale – The Postmillennial

BREAKING UPDATE: Trans-identified male 'Mia Bailey' CAUGHT after Utah manhunt, suspected of killing parents

transgender suspect wanted by Washington, Utah police in connection to a double homicide that occurred within a residence was arrested on Wednesday morning after a manhunt was launched Tuesday night for the suspect. Continue reading “BREAKING UPDATE: Trans-identified male ‘Mia Bailey’ CAUGHT after Utah manhunt, suspected of killing parents”

By Ari Hoffman – The Post Millennial

Washington Health Dept's 'Teen Health Hub' offers access to abortion, child sex change services without parental consent

Washington state’s Department of Health has launched the “Teen Health Hub” to help teens find resources for “gender-affirming care,” abortion, and sex-related health content. The hub’s website provides resources for minors to learn about health-related services they can obtain without a parent’s or guardian’s consent and helps the children navigate the process. Continue reading “Washington Health Dept’s ‘Teen Health Hub’ offers access to abortion, child sex change services without parental consent”

By Kyle Anzalone – Antiwar.com

Israeli officials say Tel Aviv is preparing for an all-out war in Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah. Washington is concerned such a conflict would drag in the US, and the White House is attempting to prevent the hostilities from expanding. Continue reading “IDF ‘Approves Operational Plans for Offensive in Lebanon’”