Venezuelan Government Arrests Opposition Mayor Shortly After He Comes Back from Exile

Venezuelan Government Arrests Opposition Mayor Shortly After He Comes Back from Exile

Former Venezuelan Mayor Detained and Released After Return A former Venezuelan mayor, who had been living in exile, was unexpectedly arrested by government security forces just hours after he returned to Venezuela. He was released soon after due to mounting demands for his freedom. Javier Oropeza, the 53-year-old ex-mayor of Torres in Lara, is among […]

Iranian Prince in exile urges for change in government: ‘Berlin Wall moment’

Iranian Prince in exile urges for change in government: 'Berlin Wall moment'

Exiled Iranian Prince Calls for Change in Tehran Government Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Iranian prince, is advocating for a shift in the Iranian government, asserting that it is “collapsing.” In a post on X, he urged the citizens of Iran to rise against the regime and warned the military that this was their “final chance” […]

Exile on Sesame Street: The troubling allure of white guilt

Exploring the Illusion of Magic Through Words Many of us remember, with a mix of nostalgia and wonder, the enchanting picture books we pored over as children. The idea of casting spells to manipulate our surroundings—like making our toys come to life or making messes disappear—was undoubtedly a thrill for young imaginations. Perhaps it was […]

UNESCO Gives Press Prize to Nicaraguan Newspaper in Exile

The annual press award from the UN Culture Agency was given to Nicaragua’s oldest newspaper on Saturday, amidst President Daniel Ortega’s ongoing rule. This paper, in publication for nearly a century, has had an online presence since police raids on its facilities in 2021, which led to the arrest of its manager, Juan Lorenzo Holman […]

Sanders slams Trump for trying to deport Columbia student: 'You can't exile political dissidents'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has condemned the Trump administration's attempt to deport Columbia University students who participated in the pro-Palestinian protests on campus. “You can't exile political dissidents, you're not in the US,” Sanders wrote. Tuesday's post x. His comments came hours after a federal judge ruled that 21-year-old legal permanent resident, Yoon Zeo Chung, […]