Sri Lanka: Grave Abuses Under Discredited Law

(Brussels) – The Sri Lankan government is using the discredited Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to commit prolonged arbitrary detention and torture, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The European Union, other trading partners, and donors, should press for time-bound action to repeal the abusive law and reject

Why This One Herb Could Help With Diabetes, Hypertension

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Indigenous cultures have used traditional herbal medicine for the treatment and prevention of diseases for thousands of years.

Limit the Lectins

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This article was previously published January 7, 2018, and has been updated with new information.

This Week in the New Normal #22

Our successor to This Week in the Guardian, This Week in the New Normal is our weekly chart of the progress of autocracy, authoritarianism and economic restructuring around the world. 1. …what the Guardian means by “admitting mistakes” The worst article we read this week was in The Guardian, it

Poll: Migration Is Critical Issue for GOP Voters, but Not for Democrats

A rising share of Republicans — but a declining share of Democrats — view migration as a “critical issue,” according to a pro-migration survey firm.

Nostalgic for the Future

Despite its pedigree as a fundamental element in civilization’s greatest stories, nostalgia has come to be associated with treacly sentimentality, defeatism, and spurious spiritual inclinations. Homer, Vergil, Dante, the Biblical writers, and their ilk would demur, of course, but they have been dead for a few years, so progress’

Can Bitcoin Circumvent Economic Tyranny?

Finance guru Catherine Austin Fitts, whom I've interviewed before, and Aleks Svetski, editor of The Bitcoin Times magazine and host of “The Wake Up Podcast.”

This Herb Can Do Wonders for Your Immune System

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is usually associated with Italian cooking.

DC March to Defeat the Mandates

An estimated 30,000 to 50,000 Americans gathered in Washington, D.C., for a “Defeat the Mandates” rally.

New Splenda Studies Confirm Its Dangers

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This article was previously published September 5, 2018, and has been updated with new information.

Are You Tired of Being Alone? Consider These 8 Uncomfortable Truths

As we’ve covered many times before, being alone and being lonely are two different things.

Despite Great Jobs Number, Millions Missed Work in January Because of Omicron

The much better than expected jobs numbers for January belie the harsh reality that omicron sidelined millions of American workers last month, likely worsening supply chain stresses, shortages, and inflation. The economy added 476,000 jobs as employers went on a hiring spree while keeping many workers who got sick

When You Want to Learn in Your Pajamas

The new normal in online education is identifying what works for you! From my own experience, I recently had a one on one LIVE class with my instructor, Jenny Sansouci, author of The Rebel’s Apothecary. What was I learning? How to bake the easiest, most delicious CBD-infused cookie. Here

Top 33 Tips to Optimize Your Sleep Routine

Sleep is one of the great mysteries of life. For a long time, it was widely thought that sleep was little more than a waste of time.

Sweet Wormwood Again Shows Effectiveness Against COVID-19

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Several traditional antimalarial remedies have been shown to effectively tackle COVID- 19.