Iranian filmmaker criticizes Hollywood’s depiction of other nations and labels American democracy as ‘a falsehood’
Asghar Farhadi Critiques Hollywood’s Portrayal of Iran During the Rio Film Festival in Brazil, acclaimed Iranian director Asghar Farhadi voiced his concerns about Hollywood’s representation of Iran and other countries, labeling the notion that America is a “democracy” as a falsehood. While promoting his new film “Parallel Tales,” Farhadi was questioned about how the 2012 […]
RON HART: Democracy and Capital Punishment: One Person, One Volt
When it comes to the death penalty, I find it rather surprising that some people are taken aback when I say I’m against using the electric chair. But, honestly, the delays in carrying out executions leave me conflicted. I mean, maybe we need to use electric chairs—just until we start catching up on the backlog. […]
Hayley Williams believes that Christian nationalism poses the greatest danger to democracy — and she is correct.
In a bid to regain some visibility, Hayley Williams, the lead singer of Paramore, is making a political statement similar to Macklemore’s recent moves. According to BlazeTV host Sara Gonzales, “She must have seen how much attention Macklemore received after disrupting Ed Sheeran’s tour, as both he and Williams haven’t had a Billboard Top 100 […]
Inquiry into Jack Smith Indicates He Was the Genuine Danger to Democracy
Senate Committee Examines Jack Smith’s Investigation into Trump A recent investigation by the Senate Judiciary Committee has shed light on the extent of former special counsel Jack Smith’s inquiry into President Donald Trump. It turns out, his probe reached far and wide, touching not only members of Congress but also various media outlets and the […]
Fauci Diaries: Anthony Fauci Thought Attacks Against Him Were a Right-Wing Scheme to ‘Undermine Democracy’
Anthony Fauci described the attack against him as a component of a right-wing initiative to “destroy democracy,” according to entries in his personal diary made public by Senator Rand Paul. During moments of self-reflection, Fauci noted his unexpected rise to international prominence and his attempts to seek assistance from former President Barack Obama as his […]
Hawaii Supreme Court judge claims Roberts Court is damaging democracy
Important Year for the High Court Paul Gigot and John Yoo recently analyzed the Supreme Court’s significant term, noting that it concluded with key rulings on birthright citizenship and executive authority. Yoo suggested that, despite criticism from the political left, the court’s conservative majority aims to limit the administrative state and uphold originalism, focusing on […]
Lawyer’s bold proposal for fixing corrupt elections: ‘For the survival of our democracy’
The credibility of California’s election system is facing scrutiny following the late arrival of ballots that contributed to Nisya Raman’s unexpected win over Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral election. Will Chamberlain, a Senior Counsel with the Article III Project, proposes a way forward. “If I were to look into this, I’d begin with […]
Spanish Director Pedro Almodóvar Says ‘The U.S. Is Not a Democracy Right Now’ as Voters Take Part in Primaries
Pedro Almodovar’s Remarks at Cannes Film Festival Spanish director Pedro Almodovar expressed strong concerns about the state of democracy in the United States during a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival, coinciding with American primaries in various states. He stated, “The United States is not a democracy right now,” and noted a noticeable lack […]
Former NASA astronauts start Astronauts for America to protect democracy
The recent Artemis 2 mission, where astronauts orbited the Moon, served as a powerful reminder of how space exploration ignites feelings of unity and hope. Together, we’ve collectively traveled millions of miles through space, all while serving our country with pride and focusing on common objectives. We’ve always spoken up when we noticed issues needing […]
Is widespread democracy diminishing our humanity?
With the growing influence of social media and the anonymity that comes with it, Blaze TV host Aaron McIntyre has started to question if our society has become too disconnected from our humanity. Dr. Ian McGilchrist, the author of The Master and His Emissary, offers some insights. “Increasingly, our political landscape is dominated by a […]