Commentary

  • Release the hostages!

    Release the hostages!

    The Israel blockade on Gaza was challenged by human rights activists aboard the Madleen, but Israeli forces captured them, raising questions about the justification for Israel’s military actions in light of hostages. Read more

  • The rumble in the cradle

    The rumble in the cradle

    The rumble in the cradle between two heavyweight man-babies. Read more

  • The rats abandoning HMS Genocide

    As genocide unfolds in Gaza, more prominent individuals are voicing criticism of Israel, revealing hypocrisy among previous apologists as they confront uncomfortable truths about war crimes and their complicity. Read more

  • To give your love no matter what…

    I expect nothing from friendship. And I hope my friends are not actively seeking out any good qualities in me. Even so, it wouldn’t matter. Except, we could be better friends if you loved music. That’s it. Nothing else. With that said, here’s something special from The Red Hot Chili Peppers. …I heard a little Read more

  • That old nugget

    Do you practice religion? Absolutely not! Practicing religion implies trying to get better at it. But what is it? Is it even tangible? Is religion an art form that you need to practice to attain competence? Does practice eventually make you an adept? Does it make you religious? Is being religious truly a virtue? Unfortunately, Read more

  • Emotional landscapes: they puzzle me

    There was a time I was really captivated by Kate Bush. There was something about her voice that never failed to grab my attention. Bush was easily my favourite female singer for many years. In the late 80s, I was introduced to The Sugarcubes, the band that acquainted me with Björk, a singer from Iceland. Read more