Volume XVII
Due to some irl obligations, this week’s volume is a bit shorter on stories. That being said, page count is still roughly the same due to some deeper dives on Israel and Syria specifically. Let us know what you think! Special shout out to those of you who donated to our PayPal. We've got some exciting stuff coming down the pipeline (RSScels I have not forsaken you) and I'm excited to see what yall think. If you'd like to donate and support us, click here. Thank you all for reading, see you next week!
Articles in this Volume
On the Brink: The Israel-Iran War, U.S. Strikes, and the Future of the Middle East
The American strike on Iran's nuclear facilities marks a decisive rupture in the shadow war between Jerusalem and Tehran, with unprecedented implications for regional stability.
Targeted for Public Service: Minnesota Leaders Caught in Deadly Plot
The assassination of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and attempted assassination of State Senator John Hoffman reveal the dangerous intersection of political extremism and violence.
They Want It All: Putin’s Open Threats, Trump’s Silence, and Why We Can’t Give Up
As Russia intensifies its offensive with record drone attacks, Putin's mask-off statements reveal his true intentions while Trump's administration quietly abandons pressure on Moscow.
Right to Treatment
The Supreme Court's decision upholding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors could have sweeping consequences for transgender rights and the future of judicial activism.
Syria’s New Dawn Appears Darkly Authoritarian
Six months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria's new interim government under Ahmad al-Sharaa reveals an emerging trajectory toward Islamist authoritarianism.