Notably, Ben-Gvir is scheduled to attend a United Nations policing conference in New York in July…
Author: Terry Hansen
Terry Hansen is a retired educator. He lives in Milwaukee.
OPINION: ‘Even God Cannot Change the Past’
In one instance, Andrew Taake, who has been pardoned by Trump, pleaded guilty to assaulting police with bear spray and a metal whip…
OPINION: The Freedom to Be Who We Are
“Access to gender-affirming care is associated with increased quality of life and decreased rates of self-harm, including 44% and 73% lower odds of suicidality…”
OPINION: Clarifying the Climate Predictions
According to a recent report by an international panel of climate scientists, the worst-case climate scenario has been revised downward…
OPINION: America’s Selective Memory on Iran
“The Shah of Iran retains his benevolent image despite … a history of torture which is beyond belief…”
OPINION: Reflecting on ‘Christian Values’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth believes that God is on the side of war…
OPINION: Peace is Not a Perfume Sprayed Over Violence
Hind’s body was later found in the car, which was reportedly riddled with 335 bullets…
OPINION: When Evidence Becomes the Enemy
We owe a debt of thanks to those who document, protest, and refuse to look away…
OPINION: When Truth is Lost
“Mr. Smith…Republicans are trying to rewrite history. … Perhaps the Chairman could muster the courage to call the four witnesses who I see…standing behind you…”
OPINION: A Dangerous Precedent
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan has been convicted by a federal jury of felony obstruction…
OPINION: The Danger to America
One of the great tragedies in American politics is the success of MAGA supporters such as House Speaker Mike Johnson…
OPINION: When All You Have is a Hammer, Every Problem Looks Like a Nail
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the Trump administration has removed what he called “politically correct and toxic ideological garbage”…
OPINION: Climate Complexity
Fifty-eight former U.S. national security leaders, including 35 admirals and generals, sent a letter on climate change to President Donald Trump…
LETTER: Will Congress Protect the Predators?
“We are not asking for pity. We are here demanding accountability, and I’m demanding justice…”
OPINION: The Warming of West Increases Wildfire Danger
In order to deal with climate-driven threats, we must first recognize them…
OPINION: Rep. Jeff Hurd in Israel
According to the ICC, this lack of anesthesia forced doctors to perform amputations on adults and children with no safe ways to sedate them…
OPINION: Considering the Proxmire Act
The Proxmire Act, officially the Genocide Convention Implementation Act of 1987, was signed by President Ronald Reagan on November 4, 1988…
OPINION: The Only Path to Peace in the Middle East
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has provocatively stated, “My life’s mission is to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state…”
OPINION: The Duty to Prevent Genocide is Being Ignored by the U.S.
“Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza is quite explicit, open, and unashamed….Israel’s goal is to destroy the Palestinians of Gaza…”