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Is anti-Zionism same as antisemitism?

Protestors of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza are accused of being anti-Zionist and, therefore, antisemitic. Those defending the protestors argue that they don’t...

Banning TikTok – concerning National Security, Civil Rights & Investments 

In the last week of April, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, a law banning TikTok in the United States if its parent company,...

How Russia and China Pursue a Soft Regime Change in America

Both Russia and China are manipulating our democratic election process to benefit their foreign policies. Russia has been attempting a soft regime change in America...

America must force Israel to avoid a “catastrophic” military invasion of Rafah

The U.S. must attempt to deter a possible Israeli military slaughter of Palestinians in the city of Rafah. President Biden needs the support of Congress...

Biden Can Stop the Middle East War from Losing His Election

Democrats must realize that despite keeping our troops out of Gaza, the longer the Israeli-Hamas War continues, the more the public will see the...

Israel Could Adopt an Immediate Ceasefire to Achieve Its War Objective 

If you like this piece, email it to others.  And if you can, become a patron or make a one-time donation to help me reach others. – Thanks, Nick It is counter-intuitive that...

The Hamas-Israel War Could Go Nuclear with Gaza Invasion

Hamas initiated the deadliest Middle Eastern war for Israel since its Independence War of 1948. The Muslim Hamas Party executed a massive missile attack and...

Can the Ukrainian War be Won?

The answer to the question Can the Ukrainian War be Won? No ­— unless both sides settle for exercising less sway over the future...

How could citizens reject a perfectly progressive constitution?

In September 2022, through a public vote, Chileans overwhelmingly rejected a new left-leaning constitution. Reuters described it as being one of the world's most...

Democracies have prosecuted corrupt leaders – America can too

According to Axis Research, since 2000, at least 76 countries have jailed or prosecuted their former leaders. Many were democracies, including established functioning ones such as...

Could there be a regime change in Russia?

            White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said President Biden was not advocating for regime change in Russia when reporters asked. The US has done it...

Can the Global Corporate Tax Clip Corporate Power?

What is the Proposed Global Corporate Tax?In early October, The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), consisting of 136 countries representing more than 90%...

Biden’s Biggest Challenge Stems from Inheriting Trump’s Legacy: More Countries Wanting Nukes

Former President Donald Trump had placed the United States on the runway to take off on another nuclear arms race. Trump threw out two treaties...

Authoritarian Leaders Rejected the Danger of a COVID-19 Pandemic Because It Challenged Their Image

Written by Nick Licata        They responded in two ways, first ignoring it and then blaming others. A Brazilian government official (r) posing for a...

Does the Scandinavian Model support Bernie’s Socialist Message?

Written by Nick Licata    Credit: WORLD BOOK map And does it matter if it is not socialist, but would benefit the average American? Washington Post Columnist Fareed...

The Russian Job – Book Review

Douglas Smith is a Seattle-based independent Russian scholar. His 2018 book, The Russian Job – The forgotten story of how America saved the Soviet Union...

Profiles in Courage – U.K. Conservatives Have It, U.S. Republicans Don’t

Written by: Nick Licata   As a Senator, John F. Kennedy authored Pulitzer Prize-winning Profiles in Courage in 1957 to highlight the integrity by eight United States Senators...

Trump is not a Tyrant – he just admires them

Written by: Nick Licata   President Trump is not a tyrant, but he doesn’t shy away from admiring them. And, that should give one pause in...

Why Trump Ignores Russian Interference

Originally Published February 20, 2018, in Urban Politics - US by Nick Licata, author of Becoming a Citizen Activist Columnist Thomas Friedman, who is not associated with...

WTO – The Battle in Seattle

By Nick Licata, former Seattle City Councilmember, who invited demonstrators to Seattle and marched with them; and, author of Becoming A Citizen Activist –...

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