The far-right party surges in support amid US endorsements and Russian influence. Last week, in late February 2025, the German election saw its highest voter participation since it’s unification in 1990, with a turnout of 82.5%. In a groundbreaking shift for the country’s politics, the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) secured a historic second-place … [Read more...] about Breaking the firewall: AfD secures second place in historic German election
Has the mask slipped with Elon Musk? Was the ‘salute’ an eccentric moment or a deeper warning?
Image from the Associated Press Slapping his right hand to his chest, biting his lip, and extending his arm diagonally upward, palm facing down. On 20 January 2025, at the second inauguration of Donald Trump, Elon Musk completed this aggressive gesture twice, prompting an eruptive cheer from the crowd. “My heart goes out to you.” Many are focusing on this expression, which … [Read more...] about Has the mask slipped with Elon Musk? Was the ‘salute’ an eccentric moment or a deeper warning?