5th anniversary of the murder of Lebanese political activist Lokman Slim
He was considered fearless. With words and cultural activism, he fought against sectarian violence, for a democratic and secular Lebanon. This made him powerful enemies in his homeland. On February 3, 2021, Lokman Slim was murdered. More here.
A plea bargain could spare the perpetrator prison time.
Two years ago, Cody Roberts from Wyoming tortured and killed a young wolf. On March 9, he was due to appear in court to answer charges of animal cruelty. He now agreed to plea guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence. More here.
50 years ago, the indigenous activist was murdered.
Anna Mae Aquash was kidnapped, interrogated, and ultimately executed because she was accused to be a FBI informant. To this day, her family demands answers about those behind her murder. The streaming service Hulu is showing a documentary series about her story. More here.
Daniel Kirkpatrick and his journey as a “citizen diplomat.”
Inspired by two friends who returned from Ukraine full of enthusiasm, American Daniel Kirkpatrick traveled to Kiev on his own initiative in June 2025. He shares his impressions in a travel blog and in lectures. More here.
Spain: Despite protests, the “Toro Júblibo” took place.
The Spanish animal rights party PACMA had filed a complaint against the “Fire Bull” event. In vain. The barbaric ritual took place last night in Medinaceli, Spain – two hours of the bull’s agony. More here.
Spain still practices cruel archaic bull rituals.
November 15, 2025: On this Saturday evening, a bull is to be “set ablaze” once again in the Spanish town of Medinaceli. The “Toro Embolado” is considered a cultural tradition in many regions, critics view it as animal cruelty. More here.
The tragic story of the first dog in space
On November 3, 1957, a small stray dog from the streets of Moscow made history. Laika, a mixed-breed dog, was the first living creature to be sent into orbit around the Earth by humans. 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.
The German Ernst Friedrich and his fight for peace
On October 1, 1925, the pacifist Ernst Friedrich opened the world’s first anti-war museum in Berlin. In 1992, his grandson was able to reopen the museum, which had been destroyed by the Nazis. More here.
