American Voices

The Assad family’s decades-long reign in Syria came to an abrupt end when rebel forces captured Damascus after a stunning lightning-strike rout across the country. What do you think? “If he doesn’t learn to stand up for himself,…

Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time as a massive rally in the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, largely accelerated by the election of Donald Trump, rolls on. What do you think? “I don’t trust any currency I can’t bury in…

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol faced parliamentary moves to impeach him after sending heavily armed forces into Seoul’s streets with his sudden declaration of martial law, harkening back to the country’s past dictatorships. What do…

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance unit, was fatally shot outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in what police described as a “brazen” targeted attack by a gunman lying in wait for him. What do you think? “Yet another…

Elton John, singer famed for “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man,” announced to a theater audience that he had lost his sight, risking his ability to record new music. What do you think? “It’s a good thing music is sounds.” Moe Birk,…

President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter, sparing him a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family. What do…

Americans all across the nation are gathering today to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. What are you thankful for? “That Moldova doesn’t have an extradition treaty with the U.S.” Bruce Sipiora, Ceramic Patcher “I’m…

Special Counsel Jack Smith requested that all federal charges be dropped against President-elect Trump over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election, saying that he “stands fully behind” the allegations in the indictment but that…

Crypto billionaire Justin Sun, who spent $6.2 million on “Comedian”, a contemporary art piece of a single banana duct-taped to a wall, said that he will eat the banana, claiming it to be “part of this unique artistic experience, honoring…

Police in Peru arrested a man caught trying to leave the country with 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes, and nine bullet ants strapped to his body, with the officials called to action after noticing that his stomach area looked “bulky.” What…