Commentary

  • My current favorite song: Dernière Danse

    My current favorite song: Dernière Danse

    Indila’s “Dernière Danse” explores the struggles of a young immigrant woman in Paris, blending powerful lyrics with operatic pop elements. Read more

  • Sad songs (say so much, or do they?)

    The author critiques sad songs, expressing frustration with artists’ self-pity. They highlight a Forbes list, deeming only a few songs truly sad, with Mark Bernes’ “Zhuravli” as particularly poignant. Read more

  • No Other Way: On Academy Awards and Nobel Prizes

    No Other Land, an Oscar-winning documentary, highlights Palestinian struggles amid Israeli military actions. Its victory signifies freedom of expression, while political solutions for Israel-Palestine remain obstructed by American support. Read more

  • I have lived…

    I have lived, yet died many deaths, but before the final one, this needs to be said… Read more

  • Shakedown in the Oval Office

    Shakedown in the Oval Office

    The author critiques the criminal-like behavior of the Trump administration towards Ukraine, highlighting the humiliation of Zelenskyy, while emphasizing the menace of American imperialism. Read more

  • Democracy FTW! Maybe not…

    Democracy FTW! Maybe not…

    The text critiques democracy, emphasizing its decline globally, with 25 fully functioning democracies among 167 surveyed. It highlights America’s flawed democracy, worsening under recent leadership, and warns of potential catastrophe. Read more