by James Kirkpatrick | Mar 16, 2023 | World
“State sanctioned make believe” is a phrase used to describe a situation in which a government or authority accepts a false or created belief system or narrative. This can show itself in a variety of ways, including propaganda, censorship, and the...
by James Kirkpatrick | Mar 13, 2023 | Southeast Asia, World
The Merapi volcano, which is located on the Indonesian island of Java, erupted on March 10, shooting hot gas and ash into the sky. The eruption was captured on camera and rapidly disseminated on social media. The eruption started at roughly 2:00 am local time and...
by James Kirkpatrick | Mar 12, 2023 | Middle East, World
Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett has declared a national state of emergency in reaction to the violent protests that have erupted in recent days. Tensions over the ongoing conflict with Palestine spurred the weekend demonstrations, which have escalated into...