By TYLER DURDEN – Zerohedge

Many prosperous countries are among the safest globally, highlighting the link between economic stability and physical security.

Despite global conflicts reaching their highest levels since World War II—currently at 56—the public’s sense of safety has improved over the past decade. This rise in perceived safety is largely attributed to greater trust in law enforcement, which remains a key factor in how secure people feel, regardless of a country’s economic standing.

This graphic, via Visual Capitalist’s Dorothy Neufeld, shows Law and Order Index scores by country, based on data from Gallup’s Global Safety Report 2024.

Continue reading “Visualizing ‘Law and (Dis)Order’ Around The World In 2024”

By Katie Daviscourt – The Postmillennial

WA Gov Jay Inslee activates state National Guard to respond to potential election civil unrest

Washington state Governor Jay Inslee (D) has ordered the activation of the state’s National Guard in the case of civil unrest over the 2024 general election. The governor cited the recent ballot box bombings in the Pacific Northwest and a report from the Department of Homeland Security warning that threats to election infrastructure remain high. The order will be in effect from Nov. 4 to Nov. 8. Continue reading “WA Gov Jay Inslee activates state National Guard to respond to potential election civil unrest”

By Palestine Chronicle Staff

United Nations agencies described the situation in the northern Gaza Strip as “apocalyptic”, amid a bloody Israeli military aggression and siege for over three weeks, Reuters news agency reported. Continue reading “‘Apocalyptic’ – UN Says Entire Population in Northern Gaza at Risk of Death”

By Brooke Singman – Fox News

An official within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told colleagues that Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision to name Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate “feeds into” activities the People’s Republic of China (PRC) were conducting “with him and local government,” warning that Beijing could “target” him to exert influence on U.S. policy. Continue reading “DHS employee warned colleagues that Walz’s nomination ‘feeds into’ China’s efforts to influence DC”

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

Israeli sources told Axios on Thursday that Israeli intelligence suggests Iran is preparing to launch a reprisal attack on Israel from Iraqi territory in the coming days and that it could happen before the November 5 US presidential election. Continue reading “Report: Israeli Intel Suggests Iran Preparing To Launch Attack From Iraq”

By Dan Frieth – Reclaimthenet

Dark industrial landscape with smokestacks and trees, overlaid with a large "X" symbol in the center.

Dustin Whidden, a Major in the US Army Reserves, has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Form Energy, Inc., for alleged wrongful termination. This legal action is notably backed by Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, where some of Whidden’s contentious political posts were shared. Continue reading “A Veteran’s Fight: Army Major Sues Energy Firm for Punishment Over Tweets”