A Pandemic of Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissism and its associated abuse; control, manipulation, greed, exploitation of power, an audacious sense of entitlement to name a few traits, has been the bedrock of our societies for thousands of years. Different people will relate to it from different experiences of various aspects of life, but whether these manipulative,

The Great Meatless Diet Con (Part 1)

“Terrible things happen when you lack the moral courage to refuse a steak,” they say.

There Is No Escape From Telling

By the lake’s lapping shore above the town and the railroad tracks, my wife and I stopped and marveled, struck stone silent by two dazzling Baltimore Orioles, clawed together as they tumbled, wrestling in the green morning breeze above our heads.  They perched upon a branch and sang a

James Corbett on Technocratic Control and the Dangers of AI

STORY AT-A-GLANCE In this video, I interview investigative journalist James Corbett about false narratives, the global takeover by technocracy, controlled opposition and the dangers of artificial intelligence, as well as the solutions to these and other challenges. Corbett's journalism career began in the aftermath of 9/11, when he became

Art Equals Human—Not Anymore

When I was a young lad of 11, I was fascinated with computers, or what little there was of them at the time.

Brazil Should Join Regional Environmental Pact

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took an important step to strengthen protection for environmental defenders across Brazil by sending the Escazú Agreement to Congress for approval on May 11.

The Easter Island Heads Don’t Face the Sea

Welcome to your Off-Guardian Friday/Saturday opinion piece.

Toxic Algae and Red Tide — The Steep Cost of Factory Farms

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Editor's Note: This article is a reprint.

Hearing Exposes 'Election Integrity Partnership' as Government Censorship Stooges

The Election Integrity Partnership (EIP), a consortium that played a critical role in censoring Americans during the 2020 and 2022 elections, took center stage in the House Homeland Security Committee’s hearing on the government’s “laundering” of censorship through NGOs and private entities. The Committee focused on efforts by

Organizational Sign-On Letter on Sinema-Tillis Bill

The undersigned organizations urge the Senate to oppose S.1473, introduced by Senators Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and Thom Tillis (R-NC).

American Psychological Association Warns of Social Media's Potential Harm to Children

The American Psychological Association (APA) is warning, for the first time, about social media’s potential harm to kids.

Major Retailer to Close Flagship San Francisco Store After Less than a Year

Another major retailer is leaving downtown San Francisco — this time Coco Republic, an Australian furniture store that is leaving the iconic Union Square less than a year after opening a flagship location there. The ongoing retail exodus from San Francisco follows years of worsening crime, drugs, and homelessness, plus a

Carbon dioxide, nitrogen and climate change are greening the Earth

Carbon Dioxide (“CO2”), also known as “nature’s fertilizer,” has steadily been enriching Earth’s atmosphere, from 320 parts per million in 1970 to 365 parts in 2000, to more than 412 parts today. The evidence of a flourishing planet is plain to see, thanks to satellite imagery that has

Trump Vows to End Ukraine War if Elected, Says EU Needs to Pay More

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday at a CNN town hall-style event in New Hampshire that the European Union needs to start paying “a lot more money” to subsidize the war in Ukraine, which he vowed to have “settled in one day” if elected. A student from Saint Anselm’s

Plastic Is Everywhere Now, Including Your Brain

STORY AT-A-GLANCE We live in a throwaway society, and products intended for short-term consumption are packaged in materials that will survive for centuries.