Dictators and totalitarianism

Why has the UN never dedicated a similar day of remembrance for the victims of communism?
By Jeff Jacoby Feb. 4, 2024

Elon Musk sued for defamation for falsely identifying man as neo-Nazi protestor

Brody accused Musk of having triggered a massive harassment campaign against him through a series of misleading posts about an Oregon neo-Nazi brawl this summer.
By The Verge Oct. 3, 2023

Hebrew scriptures: Polygamy in Judaism

The rabbis of the Talmud themselves did not take multiple wives.
By My Jewish Learning May. 21, 2023

WJP paints gloomy picture of Zanu PF

In recent history, the most infamous autocracies include Nazi Germany under Adolph Hitler and Fascist Italy ruled by Benito Mussolini.
By Tinashe Kairiza Nov. 4, 2022

Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner: Gun jams during bid to kill Argentina vice-president

In another video, people in the crowd appear to try to block Ms Fernández de Kirchner from the suspected gunman.
By Bbc News Sep. 2, 2022

Hebrew scriptures: Creationism, evolution in Jewish thought

Some Jews, including many of the ultra-Orthodox, reject evolutionary theory. They see the Bible as embodying eternal truths. Thus, some of the ultra-Orthodox are unwilling to reinterpret it in order to reconcile it with a scientific theory that, in their view, may be disproved in another 100 years. Some even go so far as to ban Jewish books on evolution.

By The Standard May. 29, 2022

Hebrew scriptures: Creationism, evolution in Jewish thought

Some Jews, including many of the ultra-Orthodox, reject evolutionary theory. They see the Bible as embodying eternal truths. Thus, some of the ultra-Orthodox are unwilling to reinterpret it in order to reconcile it with a scientific theory that, in their view, may be disproved in another 100 years. Some even go so far as to ban Jewish books on evolution.

By The Standard May. 29, 2022

Intanga poetry corner: Modern chivalry

The wail of a desolate soul munched for a plate of deep-fried chicken.

By The Standard Apr. 2, 2022