How Zionism Lost the Narrative — And Unmasked Itself

This is a repost of a 19 November 2025 Out Loud Substack essay by Ahmed Eldin. Image created by ChatGPT based on the title. Sarah Hurwitz didn’t slip up—she said the quiet part out loud and exposed the Zionist project for exactly what it is. For decades, Zionism thrived in the shadows—on curated images, sanitized history, and a billion-dollar … Continue reading How Zionism Lost the Narrative — And Unmasked Itself

“Describe the Present US Predicament in 250 Words or Less.”

Jeffrey St. Clair, co-editor of CounterPunch, and several other writers were asked by the Toni Morrison Foundation to do exactly that. Below is a slightly expanded version with 331 words. Jeff's original version appeared in the fall issue of Ishmael Reed’s new magazine, Tar Baby. Knowing that every word counts, what would you say, dear reader? … Continue reading “Describe the Present US Predicament in 250 Words or Less.”

Voice Beyond the Night

This song is dedicated to the memory of Saleh Al-Jafarawi, a 28-year-old Palestinian journalist who was killed on 12 October 2025 by members of an Israel-linked "militia" fighting Hamas in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City. (Two versions of Voice Beyond the Night are linked below.) May Saleh al-Jafarawi (صالح الجعفراوي) rest in peace and … Continue reading Voice Beyond the Night

Work rights for foreign students in Vietnam ‘sends strong signal’

Proposal could help international students assimilate better into society, but low pay and potential for abuse need to be addressed, say experts Published on October 12, 2025 (Times Higher Education) Reporter: Tash Mosheim Twitter: @tashmosheim tash.mosheim@timeshighereducation.com MAA: Here's the latest THE article in which I am quoted. Below are the answers to the reporter's questions, some of … Continue reading Work rights for foreign students in Vietnam ‘sends strong signal’

Israel is waging a holocaust in Gaza. Denazification is our only remedy

By Orly Noy (reprinted from +972 Magazine) The deadly ethno-supremacy inherent to Israeli society runs deeper than Netanyahu, Ben Gvir, and Smotrich. It must be confronted at its root. The author of this essay is Orly Noy, an Iranian-Israeli political activist known for conducting exclusive interviews and writing human-interest stories on marginalized Palestinian and Israeli … Continue reading Israel is waging a holocaust in Gaza. Denazification is our only remedy

7th Grade Boy Assaults Teacher at Dai Kim Secondary (Junior High) School in Hanoi

If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality. -Desmond Tutu Trigger warning: This video contains violence that may be disturbing to some. This is the unedited video of a 7th grader assaulting his teacher on September 16, … Continue reading 7th Grade Boy Assaults Teacher at Dai Kim Secondary (Junior High) School in Hanoi

This is the US Empire: A(nother) Vote That Will Live in Infamy

Shared by Craig Mokhiber on LinkedIn Good job, Morgan Ortagus! You must be so proud of yourself. Another Zionist doing Israel's and the USA's bloodstained bidding and dirty work. Craig Mokhiber covers all the bases: 1) violence, 2) racism, 3) dehumanization, 4) ruthlessness, 5) arrogance, 6) bloodthirst, 7) lawlessness, and 8) unmitigated evil. As he … Continue reading This is the US Empire: A(nother) Vote That Will Live in Infamy

Vietnam’s plan to create world-class universities ‘a tall order’

Government ambition to quickly develop up to five elite institutions could end up taking decades, warn experts Published on September 24, 2025 Reporter: Tash Mosheim Twitter: @tashmosheim Email: tash.mosheim@timeshighereducation.com MAA: Here's the latest THE article in which I am quoted. Note: THE doesn’t have a paywall, but you must create an account to get three free articles … Continue reading Vietnam’s plan to create world-class universities ‘a tall order’

Israeli Pedophile (Literally) Escapes Justice: Tom Artiom Alexandrovich

Why? Because Tom has friends in high places, Israel and, by extension, its red, white, and blue benefactor and partner in war crimes and crimes against humanity, the USA. Executive Director, Defense Division, Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), Israel Tom Alexandrovich is a cybersecurity leader and executive specializing in national security cyber defense. He played … Continue reading Israeli Pedophile (Literally) Escapes Justice: Tom Artiom Alexandrovich

Opposition to Trump’s $1.5 billion Golf Club Heats Up

Thanks to Greg N. for sharing this information via the Vietnam Studies Group listserv. Like Greg, I'm very familiar with this area. Area where the golf resort is planned. Shared by Greg N. Greg wrote: I spent much time volunteering teaching English in Khoai Chau district where this project is planned. This project is projected … Continue reading Opposition to Trump’s $1.5 billion Golf Club Heats Up