A: a lot of senseless death, injury, destruction, loss, hurt, pain, and deep division among many people in many countries. This has been terrible for not only civilians in #Iran and #Lebanon but many other nations, including those far from the region. Bad for #USA too. #EPICFAIL #RemoveTrumpNow

Abruptly abandoning talks to launch a bombing campaign against Iran sends the message that the U.S. is not an honest broker and unless you have a nuclear deterrent, you are subject to its attacks.

This is پل طبیعت,Tabiat Po, the "nature bridge" completed in Tehran, Iran in 2010. It was designed with gardens, small restaurants in the middle of the bridge, and runs between to large parks in central #Tehran. It was co-designed by a young Iranian female architect. #Iran

17th century پل خواجو, Khaju Bridge in Isfahan, #Iran. For those of you who know Kyoto, this spot reminded me of the scene over 鴨川 Kamogawa at Shijo and Sanjo bridges. In fact, many things about Isfahan reminded me of #Kyoto -- where Trump is now bombing indiscriminately.

“When crazy people have nuclear weapons, bad things happen.”

Even as it feels like the world is spinning out of control, important work to protect nature and fragile ecosystems is ongoing. Read about the riparian ecosystem restoration being done by @ntbgarden.bsky.social on the #Hawaiian Island of #Kauai ntbg.org/stories/a-va...

Trump says waging a war on Iran will prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. I asked some experts on arms control and proliferation and this is what they said. truthout.org/articles/the...

Politicians hide themselves away They only started the war Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor www.war.gov/News/News-St...

Q: Do you have a comment on the six service members who passed? TRUMP: *ignoring question* Go ahead. Who else?

As civilians are being killed, livelihoods, cities, and cultural heritage is being destroyed, air, water and land being poisoned, and untold chaos and instability is spread throughout the Middle East and around the world, trump and his sycophant administration execute a needless war

Why didn’t @kristenwelker.bsky.social stop this pro-military commentator when he misleadingly said a U.S. objective in Iran was to “take care of the nuclear weapons” when she knows his statement wrongly suggests Iran has nuclear weapons. She should have quickly pointed out his inaccuracy.

Writing for @inkstickmedia.com, I interviewed journalist Neil Shea about his reporting from across a rapidly changing #Arctic: inkstickmedia.com/the-arctic-i... #Greenland #Canada #Norway #Alaska

“When crazy people have nuclear weapons, bad things happen.”

Read this. And this. And this. *I wish those in Trump administration had done so years ago

For 70 years, the U.S. has practiced what it calls extended deterrence, which includes the so-called “nuclear umbrella” for its NATO allies in Europe. Countries under the umbrella agree not to develop their own nuclear weapons with the understanding that the U.S. could theirs on their behalf.

Asia’s most iconic species is making an ‘improbable return’ in the forests of Russia and China. But will geopolitics get in the way of conservation?

“National leaders … must take the lead in finding a path away from the brink,” writes the Science and Security Board in the 2026 Doomsday Clock statement. “Citizens must insist they do so.” Watch the announcement: buff.ly/BGu0Zse

Greenlandic people are obviously very strong and smart if they can survive in such an unforgiving environment. Instead of threatening them, why don't walk talk with them and learn from their culture, history, and wisdom. I am sure they have so much to teach us. #Greenland 🇬🇱

Peace marchcommemorates the 133rd year since #Hawaiian Kingdom's illegal #overthrow youtu.be/uvv0O2NIuUk?... via KHON2 News

Today, January 17, is the 133rd anniversary of the illegal US overthrow of the #Hawaiian kingdom in 1893. @ainamomona offers a history lesson and a reminder: www.kaainamomona.org

Perverse beyond words. ICE agents eat at small-town Mexican restaurant — then detain workers. Federal agents detained three workers from a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Willmar, Minn., on Jan. 15, hours after four agents ate lunch there www.startribune.com/ice-agents-e...

Here's some good news: Robert Floyd of @ctbto.bsky.social noted that Wed 1/14/26 marks the longest period without a nuclear detonation since the Trinity test on 7/16/45. It has been 3,055 days since the last explosive nuclear weapons test by North Korea on 9/3/17 youtu.be/1lN7cXxkvHY?...

I spoke with scientists at @ucs.org @armscontrolnow.bsky.social @thebulletin.org @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social and @uchicagopsd.bsky.social about the role the public needs to play in reducing the risk of nuclear war because if we get this wrong, nothing else matters. truthout.org/articles/sci...

Merry Jólabókaflóð 📚🎄

Finally, something that reflects his contributions to this country.

In a tropical island paradise where the world’s wealthiest individuals purchase sprawling private enclaves and entire islands, there is one entity that has scored a land deal that would make even a billionaire blush: the US military. inkstickmedia.com/hawaii-commu...

#Japanese Americans are seeing parallels between the government’s incarceration of their families during World War II and the current detention of #Latinos. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...

After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... Read more at: @environment.theguardian.com

After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights. Pacific lawyer Julian Aguon to be honoured with Right Livelihood award for his work that led to ICJ ruling on climate harm. https://www.europesays.com/2601795/ After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes …

It's refreshing to be able to write about thoughtful, compassionate, competent people dedicated to doing what is right and just. Read about Julian Aguon of Blue Ocean Law, PISFCC, and other recipients of this year's @rightlivelihood.org award. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

When the Central Asian presidents gathered in Washington DC, their summit was the crowning achievement for a decade-old format.

Rather than pick a flashy headline for clicks, Inkstick is committed to honest, in-depth, on-the-ground reporting and fearless analysis. If you contribute to support Inkstick's nonprofit newsroom today, NewsMatch will match your donation.

His social media is vague and incoherent but exceedingly reckless nonetheless. I have a hard time believing he actually means explosive nuclear testing. We’ve been warned about this person for years. Was the danger not obvious?

The action speaks for itself. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

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As the world marks the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, Kazakhstan’s youth and civil society lead the fight for justice and awareness. inkstickmedia.com/kazakh-activ...

Banking on Pollen When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage. by @toughcitywriter.bsky.social www.biographic.com/banking-on-p...

Marshall Islands picks up the pieces after fire destroys its ‘heart of democracy’

The Most Environmentally Imaginative Country on Earth Is Under Assault www.nytimes.com/2025/08/15/o... #Ecuador #biodiversity

The atomic bombings of #Hiroshima and #Nagasaki killed and injured tens of thousands of Koreans who continue to fight for justice, recognition and an apology. thediplomat.com/2025/06/kore...

She Was 19 When the Atomic Bomb Dropped Akiko Takakura survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. This is her story, in her words. www.nytimes.com/2023/04/04/o...

VIDEO: Poetry helps Omanis preserve an ancient language. Against the backdrop of southern Oman's lush mountains, men in traditional attire chant poems in an ancient language used by just 2% of the population. The majority of Omanis speak Arabic, but in region of Dhofar, people speak Jibbali

Even a “small” nuclear weapon could precipitate the use of a gigaton’s worth of nuclear arsenal being used, causing the collapse of civilization. “The public needs to be focused on asking our respective governments to lower the risk of nuclear war.”

Speaking at the UN, Hamasumi Jiro invokes the humanitarian cost of nuclear weapons — and the fading voices of survivors — as global powers continue to ignore the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. inkstickmedia.com/on-the-80th-...

We’ve seen the horror of #Hiroshima and #Nagasaki yet we allow ourselves to be held hostage by nine nuclear armed nations who have the equivalent of 146,605 Hiroshima-sized bombs (nearly 90% belong to 🇺🇸& 🇷🇺). Learn more at @banmonitor.bsky.social and @scientistsorg.bsky.social

The world urgently needs both Russia and the United States to take concrete steps to prevent a war of words from spiraling into actual conflict between two nuclear-armed countries. The stakes could not be higher. www.nti.org/news/stateme...

Trump’s announcement that he has ordered “two nuclear submarines” into position in response to Medvedev’s equally stupid statement is deeply irresponsible and reckless. It is unnecessary, escalates the situation, and shows Trump is unfit to be president. www.reuters.com/world/trump-...