The American Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, announced that American and Israeli warplanes would soon gain total control of Iranian airspace allowing them to deliver “death and destruction from the sky all day long.” Think about it–that is what America will mean to the people of Iran—as it already means to Afghanistan, Libya, and Iraq–“death and destruction from the sky all day long.” Do we want our country to strike fear in the people of the world? Where is our vaunted Christian faith? Where is our humanity?
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A speech by a president who really wished to avoid more Middle East wars
I have previously commented about the strategic blunders the Trump regime has made in its war on Iran. Add this one: the gains both China and Russia have made at US expense. While the war has had costs for both those countries, on balance it has benefited both more.
It does not feel like it is for the average American family watching prices creep up again. It does not feel like it is for parents with children in uniform. It does not feel like it is for younger Americans who were told, over and over, that the country had finally had enough of endless war in the Middle East.
In Greek lore, Achilles was said to be the quintessential warrior – valiant and fierce. In dispatching Hector outside the walls of Troy, Achilles did so on his own authority and in single combat. He was an effective dealer of death, but not very good at following orders or being part of a team. He was known to brood and pout. United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has declared that he wants the US military to train and deploy warriors along the lines of the good old days of Homer’s Iliad. We will argue here that this is not a good idea.
For generations, Sistrunk Boulevard has been more than just a road. It has been the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s Black community—a place where culture, business, faith, and resilience came together to build something powerful during some of the most difficult times in American history.
‘‘Tis still true, fools rush in where wise men refuse to tread
What we are witnessing is the Curse of abominable Racism and Hatred—both are dangerous intersections of racial, ethnic, ideological, and historical hostilities linking the United States, Iran, Israel, and Palestine. The connecting thread is deep-seated grievance powerful enough to justify discrimination, retaliation, and ultimate violence.
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America is pleased to formally announce the launch of our 2026 “Leadership Matters” video series. Working in collaboration with Events DC and PKB Enterprises, with corporate support, we were able to professionally produce six exclusive 30-minute video interviews with some of the nation’s most effective and transformative leaders who are making a positive difference in science and technology innovations, healthcare engagement, and political empowerment and public advocacy.
Florida does a great job keeping higher education affordable. Our state has the lo-west public student tuition in the U.S., which is one of the reasons we were named the #1 state for higher education by U.S. News & World Report … for the 10th consecutive year. However, that achievement comes at a substantial hidden cost to the Florida taxpayer.