A recent letter signed by over 200 notable figures, including musicians, actors, and writers, has sparked discussions about the role of celebrities in political advocacy. The letter, which calls for the release of convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti, has raised eyebrows and questions ab
Belarus has let go of 52 political prisoners, including activists, journalists, and union leaders. However, over 1, 000 more are still behind bars. This move comes after talks between Belarus's long-time leader, Alexander Lukashenko, and the US. In return, the US has agreed to ease some sanctions on
In a sudden turn of events, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has freed several political prisoners. This move came after a meeting with Keith Kellogg, a special envoy sent by former U. S. President Donald Trump. The most notable release was Sergei Tsikhanouski, an opposition leader who had
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has put forth a bold idea. He wants to swap prisoners with Venezuela. This isn't just any swap. Bukele is talking about trading Venezuelans who were kicked out of the U. S. and are now in Salvadoran jails for political prisoners in Venezuela. This proposal was m
For many years the choices we make about diet seemed personal. Over time however that idea gets challenged . What happens when a choice about food consumption is not made by individuals? What role does state involvement play? Who decides what choices are? Let's not make any mistake politica
Bill Condon's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" might not be perfect, but it sure is entertaining. The movie takes a Broadway musical, set in Argentina in the 1980s, and turns it into a film that's part drama, part fantasy, and all heart. The story follows two cellmates: Valentín, a political prisoner, and
The Biden administration recently decided to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. This change came after Cuba freed 553 political prisoners, many of whom were jailed following huge protests in July 2021. The move was welcomed by the Catholic Church, which had been negotiating wi
Imagine Donald Trump back in the White House, planning to pardon those who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Some rioters have already pleaded guilty, while others await trial. Trump’s empathy for these rioters, whom he calls “patriots, ” raises questions about how far his pardons might
The US government celebrated the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners, now in Guatemala seeking refuge in other countries. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called it a humanitarian victory, emphasizing that no one should be jailed for peacefully expressing themselves. But is this t
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made waves this week with a shocking proposal: to cut off aid to Gaza's 2 million residents until Israeli hostages are returned. Smotrich, a prominent figure in Israel's far-right political scene, argued that Israel should take control of distributing aid w
