The Dialogue W/ John Oliver | Finding Some Positive News
In this episode of The Dialogue with John Oliver, the hosts pivot from their usual focus on grim news to highlight positive developments worldwide. They discuss the importance of neurodivergent creativity, celebrate Chile’s massive marine protected area expansion, and note Canada’s $9 billion Arctic security investment and new international partnerships led by Mark Carney. The conversation also touches on broader themes of fostering creative problem‑solvers, countering misinformation, and the need for global cooperation in the face of political turmoil.
Before the Colonial Project that Is the Americas, Iran Existed.
The post argues that Iran, not Persia, is the proper name for the nation, tracing the term back to the Avestan word used during Cyrus the Great’s era. It highlights Iran’s continuous 5,000‑year civilization, citing Hegel’s description of Persians as...
Every Country the United States Has Invaded, Bombed, or Staged a Coup In
A new timeline released on April 12, 2026, catalogs roughly 400 U.S. military interventions in over 80 countries since the nation’s founding. The list spans from the early Barbary Wars through the War on Terror, covering invasions, bombing campaigns, CIA‑backed...