Africa’s elites and their gaze toward whiteness
Many African women still bleach their skin to emulate a perceived ideal of beauty and buy Western luxury brands. African postage stamps feature white celebrities. Guest post. More here.
At an anti-Trump rallye in a small town in the U.S.
Under the motto “No Kings”, an estimated seven million people took to the streets against Donald Trump and his government – in all 50 states. I was able to observe a rally in the Pacific North West. More here.
Thoughts and observations on the murder of Charlie Kirk
The murderer of right-wing conservative US “influencer” Charlie Kirk has been officially apprehended. Obituaries and commentaries are spreading hatred, slander, and distorted quotes. As a result, a German TV correspondent may now have to fear for his US visa. More here.
German Green Party co-founder Eva Quistorp turns 80.
In 1979, she co-founded the German Green Party. In the 1980s, she organized the large peace marches in the then capital, Bonn. She also fights for women’s rights. Today, Eva Quistorp turns 80. More here.
A critical commentary by Ernst Wolff on the role of the USA
From World War I and the rise of the National Socialists to the Marshall Plan. The content does not automatically reflect the opinion of the blog operator. More here.
Guest post by Volker Seitz on the dissolution of USAID, part 2
Observations during a “home leave” in Berlin
BERLIN: I still have an apartment here. And this is where I live when I’m not in the USA. I’ll be flying again soon. But I’m still in Berlin – and I’m amazed. Amazed at what is happening politically and socially in this country. I am appalled. More here.
Guest post by Volker Seitz on the controversy surrounding USAID
President Donald Trump has ordered a 90-day pause in development aid – with the exception of humanitarian aid – until its efficiency and consistency with US foreign policy have been assessed. Germany should take this as an example, says the guest author. More here.
Guest post by the “Students Are Rising” network in Germany
Our societies continue to branch out into different groups and camps. The outer fringes dictate the discourse and force people to choose sides. The whole thing is no coincidence, but a deliberate escalation. This is Julian’s thesis. More here.
Syria: Once again, a secular state falls into the hands of radical Muslims.
No sooner has Donald Trump won the presidential election in the USA than Bashar al-Assad is overthrown by Islamist “rebels” in Syria – after thirteen years of civil war. Who believes in a coincidence of timing? A solo effort by the militias? My thoughts on this and some personal memories. More here.
