This is Not a “War”: Israel and Hamas by the Numbers

August 14, 2025 by Miguel De La Torre

War is typically understood as “a geographically limited armed conflict between two or more sovereign nation states characterized by violence conducted via an armed, organized military force.” Under this definition, what is occurring in Gaza cannot be defined as a “war.” First, a side-by-side comparison…

In Gold We Trust: How Donald Trump Replaced Democracy With Kleptocracy

August 5, 2025 by Miguel De La Torre

Before Trump became president, the “Art of the Deal” was littered with failed business ventures and bankruptcies. According to Forbes, before he became a reality television star, Trump’s net worth in 1988 was estimated to be $1 billion. By the following year, his wealth had significantly dropped…