Arwa Mahdawi

The author recounts their experience with depression stemming from years of work in U.S. immigration prisons and highlights Congressman Tom Kean Jr.'s receipt of paid sick leave despite voting against sick leave laws and policies affecting vulnerable populations. The article criticizes Kean for missing over 100 votes while collecting a full salary and benefits during his absence.

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, announced a new screening program for troops aged 30 and older to monitor testosterone levels, calling it the 'High-T Department of War.' The article criticizes Hegseth's focus on testosterone while referencing past controversies.

The article questions the unclear health status of Mitch McConnell following his hospitalization, highlighting the lack of transparency and direct answers about his condition. It asks why there is no definitive confirmation of his survival or death.

Tom Kean Jr., a congressman, was absent for four months, missing over 100 votes while continuing to receive his full salary and benefits. He later revealed he was undergoing inpatient treatment for depression, though he initially provided vague explanations for his absence.

The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC must be drained again. Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the failure to maintain the water's 'American flag blue' color, but the project's high cost and ongoing issues are seen as an embarrassing failure for him.

The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC will be drained again. Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the water not staying 'American flag blue,' but the project's failure to maintain the pool is seen as an embarrassment for the president, who has spent millions on it.

The article discusses the implications of Elon Musk becoming a trillionaire, highlighting his 2024 tweet about money and happiness and a study showing wealth correlates with greater life control and happiness. It warns of increased societal inequality and oligarchy risks as Musk's wealth grows.

The article critiques politicians in the UK and US who previously championed free speech but now suppress it when discussing Palestine. It references past free speech movements like 'Je suis Charlie' and the Satanic Verses controversy, highlighting a perceived hypocrisy as principles of free expression become 'negotiable' in the context of Gaza.

The article praises Pope Leo as a voice of moral clarity in a world lacking it, contrasting his leadership with the performative idealism of tech companies like Google and Facebook in the early 2000s. It highlights the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal as a turning point marking the end of an era where corporate leaders still cared about public perception.

A trend of 'biblical eating' has gained popularity among some Christian conservatives in the US, focusing on consuming only foods mentioned in the Bible. The article critiques this wellness fad alongside other unorthodox health ideas like raw milk consumption and testicle tanning that have emerged in recent months.