Trump’s ‘Chipocalypse Now’ Meme Sends a Message With Deep Historical Roots
Trump’s meme declaring war on Chicago has shocked liberals. But what could be more purgative, more exhilaratingly American to his base than avenging the nation with racial warfare?
Chasing the American Dream Under Trump
A family from China’s eastern Jiangsu province risked all to come to America, flying across the world and traversing the dangerous Darien Gap before crossing the U.S. border and seeking asylum. Despite the anti-immigrant policies of the Trump administration, the family is now focused on building a new life.
Sufism Endures in Lebanon’s Marginalized North
While Sufi practices in Lebanon’s cities have dwindled under pressure from Salafists, rural Akkar remains a bastion of mysticism. Across its villages, Sufi congregations host centuries-old “zikr” prayer ceremonies that center on music, dance and joy.
Inside Ukraine’s Plan To Build a Self-Sufficient Defense Force
With Western security guarantees uncertain, Kyiv is turning to its elite, battle-hardened units as the core of a remodeled military, and attempting to leave behind Soviet-era doctrines that continue to cast a long shadow.
Europe’s Trans Community Reckons With Decades of Sterilization Requirements
At least 11,000 people across six European Union countries were subjected to compulsory sterilization between 1972 and 2025 as a prerequisite for legal gender recognition, an investigation by New Lines and Investigate Europe reveals.