The conman's aide, Mnuchin, made it clear that the motive for sanctions against Huawei is partly economic pressure (as distinguished from protecting national security).

How foolish of them to treat this important issue as a mere bargaining chip.

Using a Chinese company's proprietary software threatens national security in any other country, just as using a US company's proprietary software threatens national security in any other country.

"Teaching children about LGBT issues is not brainwashing — it equips them for life."

I also like the quote, "No parent has a right to restrict [per] children from learning about other perspectives on the world."

Greenpeace Activists Board BP Oil Rig As It Is Towed out to Sea.

There is no room in the carbon budget for new fossil fuel mines. Every one that is made is a step too far, towards disaster.

The Labour Party needs to expel real antisemitism and launch a political debate about Israel and Palestine.

Old poor people in Japan are pushed into living in a giant housing project where there are no elevators, no stores to buy anything, and no medical clinic. That tells them, in effect, "Please die soon."

Many never have visitors.

In he future, when many of the old people will have spent their lives habituating themselves to isolation except over the internet, they may find this isolation normal, but it will be even deeper.