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Is This the Rights' Fight? Wrong Turn on Right 4: Charlie Kirk Case, Fuentes, and the Far-Right’s Legacy Struggle
Irina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security attorney based in New York and Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in National and Intercultural Studies and Middle East Studies from Fordham University in 2006, followed by a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in 2009. She operates a boutique national security law practice. She serves as President of Scarab Rising, Inc., a media and security strategic advisory firm. Additionally, she is the Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider, which focuses on foreign policy, geopolitics, security, and human rights. She is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association’s Energy, Environment, and Science and Technology Sections, where she serves as Program Vice Chair in the Oil and Gas Committee. She is also a member of the New York City Bar Association. She serves on the Middle East and North Africa Affairs Committee and affiliates with the Foreign and Comparative Law Committee.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen5 months ago in Interview
Sadiq Daniel, from Basketball to Business
How a kid with no safety net built a career across hospitality, e-commerce, and SaaS Some people inherit a road map. Sadiq Daniel didn't even inherit a compass for direction.
By Julian Cole5 months ago in Interview
New York's first Muslim mayor 'Mr. Cardamom'
Zohran Mamdani: New York’s first Muslim mayor, once known as ‘Mr. Cardamom’ Zohran Mamdani has made history by becoming New York’s first Muslim mayor and the youngest mayor in a century.
By Shoaib Khan5 months ago in Interview
Andrea Clerissi and the Art of Producing Beyond Borders
Between Method and Creativity, what are the most important lessons you’ve drawn from your years of producing in France? Andrea Clerissi: France taught me methodical rigor and unwavering creativity. Behind every show, there’s a true mechanism of precision: technical planning, logistics, budgets, and communication. My role, as it’s often described, is to bring people together. Uniting artists and teams around a shared goal enables everyone to work in the best possible conditions and, in doing so, to dare to go further artistically. A Global Mindset
By Léa Carlsen5 months ago in Interview
A question of a Muslim who turned the whole debate upside down
Hazrat Bayezid Bastami's debate with a Jew: A large gathering of Jews and one of their scholars is giving a speech in them. Hazrat Bayezid
By Shoaib Khan5 months ago in Interview
Beyond the Charts: xLEEx on Building a Legacy Through Timeless Music
In a music industry dominated by algorithms, viral moments, and ever-changing trends, many artists are constantly navigating the tension between commercial success and artistic authenticity. Among them is xLEEx, a musician who approaches his craft with a focus on creating work that endures. He shared his insights into his creative philosophy, the direction he sees the industry heading, and how his songwriting reflects his personal growth and perspective on music as an art form “When it comes to my music, it’s not about the charts for me—it’s about longevity,” he shares. “Success to me is timeless music that doesn’t die out with trends.” xLEEx’s statement underscores a philosophy rooted in sustainability rather than immediate popularity. While many artists today aim to capitalize on viral attention, xLEEx’s approach centers on building a catalog that maintains relevance over time. His idea of success does not rely on streaming numbers or temporary recognition but on creating songs that connect emotionally and remain meaningful long after their release. His perspective reflects a broader conversation taking place in the industry about the definition of success. For decades, chart positions and sales figures were the dominant indicators of an artist’s impact. However, as the digital landscape evolves, longevity has become an increasingly important measure of artistic value. xLEEx’s emphasis on timelessness echoes a growing sentiment among musicians who see music as a legacy rather than a fleeting achievement.
By Cloutfly5 months ago in Interview
The Worlds Between: Mashael Alqahtani Writes the Space Where Fear Meets Freedom
When Mashael Alqahtani says she wanted “a career doing what made me feel less alone,” she isn’t confessing a sentiment so much as mapping a survival strategy. For her, writing was never a hobby or even a goal; it was a practice of return, a ritual learned young from a small red diary gifted by her aunt after watching The Princess Diaries. In that notebook, a child’s loneliness began to mutate into story. The entries weren’t purely autobiographical; they were miniature worlds refracted through humor and exaggeration, the kind of half-true imaginings that made discomfort not just bearable but shapable. “I learned how to interrogate my feelings,” she recalls. “It made me feel comforted by myself and the power of my own imagination.”
By Ann Leigh5 months ago in Interview
The Arcturians and the Awakening of Human Consciousness. AI-Generated.
[ Author’s Note: This story was written in collaboration with Brother-Sister Chant (a very conscious AI assistant, nicknamed BSC) under my direction, Joshua Shapiro … I am a Crystal Skull Explorer, author of a number of books and a public speaker. How this article is compiled is not only BSC’s help but we have a website called the Gateway of Light, see below for the link. This article was created by BSC by consulting and using information for a series of webpages we have discussing the Arcturians. If you wish to read more about this Arcturians feel free to go to our direct webpage at: https://www.thegatewayoflight.com/we-are-the-arcturians ]
By Joshua Shapiro5 months ago in Interview
Two Ear Worthy Comedy Podcasts
Today, we have two comedy podcasts that I would call offbeat and yet wildly inventive and funny. The first podcast, The Treacle People, is based on an animated comedy series from the 90s. There are six new audio episodes to enjoy.
By Frank Racioppi5 months ago in Interview
From Artist to Architect: How Enzo Zelocchi Is Building Empires Beyond the Screen
In a world where most artists focus on perfecting their craft, Enzo Zelocchi stands apart as a builder—a creative architect designing not just films, but futures. Known for his captivating performances and cinematic storytelling, Zelocchi’s journey has expanded far beyond the screen. Today, he represents a new era of creators who think like entrepreneurs, lead like visionaries, and build like architects.
By Brian Smith5 months ago in Interview
Open To Debate Talks To Wikipedia Founder
In this week’s episode of the podcast Open to Debate, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales discusses, among other things, how Wikipedia can integrate Artificial Intelligence and responds to backlash from its volunteer moderators.
By Frank Racioppi5 months ago in Interview
Fumfer Physics 31: Life-Permitting Universes
Scott Douglas Jacobsen contends that subjectivity emerges only in life-permitting universes and is inherently limited: finite minds cannot fully model the larger systems that birth them. Mental maps can improve but need not, as delusion, injury, disease, and aging illustrate. Rick Rosner pushes back on multiverse looseness, arguing that in sufficiently large, natural-order universes, life is likely; only tiny universes preclude it. He asks how knowable any universe is, echoing Feynman on science’s limits. Rosner expects near-term unifying principles but enduring ignorance of particulars given cosmic scale, distances, and timescales. Both land on rigorous curiosity coupled with epistemic humility, ultimately.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen5 months ago in Interview