Category: Global Affairs
Socialized Healthcare and Paternalism
When we all pay entirely for everyone else’s healthcare, everyone’s health becomes everyone’s business. This has real consequences for issues of lifestyle freedom, as choices that should only impact my health become issues others can object to.
This Post Won’t Be Read in China
June the 4th marks 30 years since dreams of democracy were splattered across Tiananmen Square along with the blood of untold number of protestors
An Indian Election
A primer on the Indian presidential election, Indian politics, and Indian history.
Australian Elections: Where Did It Go Wrong for Labor and Bill Shorten?
The consensus was Bill Shorten would be the new PM of Australia. In a major upset, the Coalition, led by Scott Morrison, have been returned for a 3rd term.
A Vigil for Lyra McKee
Lyra McKee was the personification of Northern Ireland’s post-Troubles potential.
God and Man at the Burning of Notre Dame
All of us look to the flame-scarred icon along the Seine and wonder what will be next for this mighty watcher of the affairs of mankind.
In Ukraine, A Comedic Presidential Candidate Is No Joking Matter
The election has significant implications for politics in the region, especially considering ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Brexit Was Always Going to be the Hard Way
Whatever your feelings on Brexit, this was always going to be messy.
And Then They Came For the Memes
Those that have argued that online content providers should be regulated are about to get some real world data on what that might look like.
Linky Friday: Meanwhile, Elsewhere
This week, Linky Friday brings you news from around the world and links to stories about the UK, China, Australia, Canada, India, Pakistan and more
Whataboutism And Its Victims
We should not try to excuse some wrong behavior or position by pointing to someone else’s wrong behavior.
Lawsuit in Muthana Case Raises New Issues
A new lawsuit filed by the father of Hoda Muthana throws shade over assumptions about her citizenship- and the narrative that the decision forbidding her return is a Trumpian overreach.
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Muthana?
Some -myself included- are content to let Muthana lie in the bed she made and rest easier with one less person like her on our soil. Others -myself included- begrudgingly look to the law for a determination of the propriety of her return, and find much more gray area than one would hope.
Russia Today Has a Sad over Facebook Block
How do you say, “Cry me a river” in Russian? Or better yet, sing it in Russian and post to Facebook, which Russia Today’s ‘In the Now’ can no longer do.
Scary Monsters, Super Creeps, Keep me Running
Like many, I prefer to start my days with a jolt of news-induced panic, although I couldn’t tell you why.
The Revolving Door of Australian Prime Ministers
Australia changed prime ministers for the sixth time since Howard left in 2007. How does this keep happening?
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