A letter circulating in Oregon urges residents to preemptively identify and record the license plates of people of color, anticipating mass deportations and promising the confiscation of their property for resale to white homeowners. This echoes historical precedents of property theft from persecuted groups, revealing a desire among some MAGA supporters to actively participate in the promised ethnic cleansing, rather than waiting for government action. This “brownshirt” impulse, exemplified by recent attacks and inflammatory rhetoric from MAGA figures and influencers, is fueled by Trump’s rhetoric and promises of pardons for those convicted of January 6th related crimes. The resulting climate of fear and incitement to violence, coupled with Trump’s failure to deliver on his promises of racial homogeneity, creates a dangerous and unpredictable situation.
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The recent accusations levied by Nawaf Salam, the President of the International Court of Justice, against Israel for ‘ethnic cleansing by terror and organized massacres’ have ignited a firestorm of controversy and debate. This ruling, which declares Gaza as occupied without a physical presence and the West Bank as de facto annexed, has deep implications for the future of the region. The fuel it has added to the fire of right-wing Israelis advocating for actual annexation of the West Bank raises serious concerns about the escalating tensions in the area.
As a casual observer of international affairs, it is difficult to ignore the glaring biases and political motivations that seem to underline such a monumental decision.… Continue reading
As a young Iranian Jewish man facing imminent execution, my heart is heavy with the weight of injustice and discrimination that has been cast upon me. Living as a religious minority in Iran has proven to be a daunting challenge, with limited legal rights and opportunities available to individuals like myself. The harsh realities of being a Jewish person in Iran have been glaringly evident in the blatant discrimination that permeates every aspect of our lives.
In a society where becoming a teacher, lawyer, police officer, or even holding a political or governmental position is nearly impossible for a Jewish individual, the systemic barriers to success are overwhelming.… Continue reading
Children ‘piled up and shot’: new details emerge of ethnic cleansing in Darfur.
The harrowing accounts coming out of Darfur are beyond comprehension. As I read about the 17-year-old boy describing how 12 innocent children and five adults were brutally killed, my heart breaks. The sheer brutality of two RSF forces snatching children from their parents, shooting the parents, and then, unbelievably, piling up the children and shooting them is a level of evil that is unfathomable. The fact that their bodies were thrown into the river like discarded trash is sickening.
It’s devastating to think about the terror those children and their parents must have felt in their final moments.… Continue reading
Children ‘piled up and shot’: new details emerge of ethnic cleansing in Darfur. As I read these harrowing details of innocent children being massacred by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur, my heart feels heavy with grief and rage. It is sickening to think that such atrocities are still happening in our world today, where children are not given a chance to live, to grow, and to thrive. The fact that these heinous acts are part of a larger campaign of ethnic cleansing against the non-Arab Masalit tribe in West Darfur is utterly despicable.
The brutality and cruelty displayed by the RSF, under the leadership of commanders like Abdel Rahman Joma’a Barakallah and Mohamed “Hemedti” Hamdan Dagalo, highlight the depths of evil that exist in the world.… Continue reading
Ethnic killings in one Sudan city left up to 15,000 dead – UN report
As I come across this headline, my heart sinks and I am filled with a mix of anger, frustration, and sadness. It is devastating to think about the lives that have been lost, the families torn apart, and the suffering endured in Sudan. Yet, it is disheartening to witness the lack of attention and concern shown towards this dire situation.
One commenter highlighted the selective nature of our outrage and the way we choose to prioritize certain atrocities over others. It seems that we, as a global society, have become desensitized to human suffering, and we only pay attention when it aligns with our personal or political agendas.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker