Category: Democracy Reset
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The Case of Thomas Matthew Crooks: The Implications of Government Access to Biometric Data
The FBI identified Thomas Matthew Crooks using DNA and biometric data. This is considering he had no criminal record and lacked identification. This raises questions about how the government possesses such data for individuals without criminal backgrounds. One possible explanation is that biometric data are collected from various non-criminal sources, such as military service, employment,…
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The Urgent Need for De-escalation in NATO-China Relations
NATO has accused China of being a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war in Ukraine through its “no limits” partnership and support for Russia’s defense industry. The summit calls for China to cease all material and political support to Russia’s war effort. It criticizes Beijing for posing systemic challenges to Euro-Atlantic security. In response, China has…
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The Crucial Role of Whistleblowers Like Julian Assange
The article criticizes the lack of support for whistleblowers like Julian Assange, attributing it to fear of severe consequences and a lack of platforms willing to publish their revelations. It argues that suppressing WikiLeaks’ work has prevented many important truths from being revealed. The author highlights the growth of anti-disinformation organizations that suppress dissent and…
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Divided Rulings on Vaccine Mandates Highlight Clash Between Medical Freedom and Public Health
A federal court in Tennessee ruled in favor of a woman fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds. At the same time, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Connecticut’s removal of religious exemptions for school vaccinations. These decisions highlight the ongoing debate between supporters of medical freedom and those against vaccine mandate exemptions. Mary…
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The Erosion of Personal Freedoms in Western Democracies
This article reveals the growing omnipresence of the state in Western societies, where public authorities increasingly control every aspect of life. Jeffrey Tucker describes a tri-layered system of governance, where deep state, middle state, and shallow state entities collaborate to enforce this control. This technocratic influence is likened by the author to a “state singularity,”…
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The US Anti-China Propaganda Campaign’s Impact on Global Health Trust
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. military secretly ran an anti-China propaganda campaign in the Philippines and other regions, using fake social media accounts to discredit China’s vaccines and health aid. This operation aimed to counter China’s growing influence but evolved into an anti-vaccine campaign, spreading misinformation about the safety and efficacy of Chinese-made vaccines.…
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A Question of Values and Transparency: Russia and Ukraine
With William Barrett Travis’s defiance at the Alamo as a benchmark for this opinion piece, the writer compares it to the current situation where Ukraine, the U.S., and the E.U. rejected Putin’s ceasefire offer, which involved Ukraine giving up several provinces and remaining neutral. The article questions whether Americans and Europeans are willing to support…
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Is The US Creating A War In Asia?
The article discusses the commitment of the United States, Australia, and Japan to provide coordinated security assistance to the Philippines. This commitment was made during a meeting among defense and foreign affairs officials from the four countries. The assistance aims to enhance maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in light of growing tensions and…
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Senators and Sovereignty Coalition Rally Against WHO Treaties and Criticizes Biden for Undermining U.S. Autonomy
U.S. Senators, House members, and leaders of the Sovereignty Coalition held a press conference on Capitol Hill to oppose two WHO treaties and they are also criticizing the Biden administration for compromising U.S. sovereignty and freedoms. They presented poll results showing strong voter opposition, with nearly 75% preferring health decisions by elected officials and 64%…
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Newsweek: Putin Is Not Going To Invade Another NATO Ally
In this article for Newsweek, Rebekah Koffler argues against the idea that Putin intends to invade another NATO ally. It asserts that while Putin’s actions should be scrutinized, assumptions about his intentions should not be exaggerated. The author emphasizes the importance of maintaining rational discourse and avoiding fear-mongering about potential conflicts. Editor’s Note: This article…
