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Berlinale’s Politics: A New Look at the Festival’s Fight for Free Speech

February 15, 2026

The Berlin film festival, founded in 1950 as a voice for the free world, has long been a stage for political protest. In recent years it backed Iranian demonstrators, condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and amplified Ukrainian filmmakers in exile. This year the focus has shifted from film to p

politics

Iran's Path to Change: Why Internal Resistance Matters

January 21, 2026

The struggle for change in Iran is complex. Many believe that outside forces can bring down the Iranian government. However, Maryam Rajavi, a prominent opposition leader, disagrees. She argues that real change must come from within Iran. Rajavi is the president-elect of the National Council of Resi

religion

A Metro Station in Tehran Honors Mary

October 19, 2025

In the heart of Tehran, a new metro station stands out for its unique design. The Maryam Moghaddas station is not your typical transit hub. It feels more like stepping into a place of worship, with its arched ceilings and religious artwork. The name Maryam Moghaddas translates to "Holy Mary" in Pers

education

Lost Education, Lost Childhood: Gaza's Children Pay the Price of War

September 15, 2024

CNN — Multicolored posters, white streamers and Palestinian flags made of paper decorate a tent in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. School rucksacks stuffed with clothes, small pillows and floral blankets are strewn on the floor. More than a dozen girls and boys sit cross-legged inside a makeshift cla...

finance

Unraveling the Campaign Finance Mystery: FBI Seizes Rep. Andy Ogles's Cellphone

August 27, 2024

In a twist that could have been plucked straight from the pages of a political thriller, the FBI has taken possession of Rep. Andy Ogles's (R-TN) cellphone as part of a larger investigation into discrepancies with his campaign finance reporting. Ogles, who confirmed the news on Tuesday, is currentl

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The Enigma of Andy Ogles' Campaign Finances: A Tale of Discrepancies

August 27, 2024

Andy Ogles, the Republican U.S. Representative from Columbia, Tennessee, has been grappling with a myriad of corrections to his campaign finance disclosures since his initial run two years ago. A recent analysis of his campaign finance records from April 2022 to July 12, 2024, reveals that Ogles'