The smell of freedom in Cuba

 Historians will tell you that rising expectations create conditions for revolutions. 

Which brings us to Cuba, where the locals are rioting to demand the end of 65 years of stone-cold communism.

The smell of freedom in Cuba - American Thinker

US gov’t designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood domestic terrorist entity

 The U.S. government has designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity and announced plans to classify it as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, a move that imposes financial sanctions and legal restrictions on the group and its supporters.

The designation, announced this week, identifies the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a network made up of the Sudanese Islamic Movement and its armed wing, the al Baraa Bin Malik Brigade, which U.S. officials say has used violence against civilians during Sudan’s ongoing war, according to the U.S. Department of State.

The network has contributed more than 20,000 fighters to the conflict in Sudan, with some receiving training and support from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, it said, adding that fighters from the al Baraa Bin Malik Brigade have carried out mass executions of civilians in areas they captured and have summarily executed people based on race, ethnicity, or perceived affiliation with opposition groups.

The designation triggers a range of sanctions under U.S. counterterrorism authorities.

Property and interests belonging to the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood that are located in the U.S. or under the control of U.S. persons are blocked, and U.S. citizens and companies are generally prohibited from conducting business with the group.

US designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood domestic terror group | World

Christian employee sues county gov't after being denied religious exemption from pride month

 A Christian civil engineer has filed a lawsuit against a California county after he was denied a religious exemption to work from home while the government office he works at celebrates LGBT pride month.

Eric Batman sued Los Angeles County and its Department of Public Works on Tuesday in a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

An employee with the Public Works Department for 24 years, Batman took issue with the county leadership's decision to fly the pride flag at all government departments in celebration of pride month in June. 

Batman asked to work remotely during June due to “his sincerely held religious beliefs and a conflict with his employer’s open and notorious celebration of something Batman considers a sin.” The complaint contends that his request "would not have hindered the County’s own desire to celebrate something that required Batman to tacitly and explicitly endorse something that violates his religious convictions."

“Batman’s request was unconstitutionally, unconscionably, and unlawfully denied,” states the complaint. “The accommodation that Batman sought is readily available, offered to other similarly situated employees needing accommodation for their religious beliefs, and would have imposed no hardship on Defendants.”

The lawsuit claimed that the county’s refusal to grant the request violated the First and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Christian employee sues county gov't over pride month rejection | U.S.

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Trump forges alliance with conservative Latin American leaders at the 'Shield of the Americas' summit

 The U.S. administration has decided to focus its foreign policy on the Western Hemisphere by creating new strategic alliances. In this context, President Donald Trump will host the "Shield of the Americas" summit on March 7 in Miami, Florida.

This event will bring together Latin American leaders who share an ideological affinity, marking a remarkable political shift in the region.

Washington's approach seeks to consolidate a bloc that defends common interests and traditional values in the face of external pressures.

The National Security Strategy 2026 outlines a plan for identifying and working closely with "ideologically trusted partners." This tactic is intended to curb the influence of foreign powers and protect hemispheric development.

Among the guests at this important event are emblematic figures of the recent shift to the right in Latin America. Leaders such as Presidents Javier Milei of Argentina, Nayib Bukele of El Salvador and Rodrigo Chaves of Costa Rica will participate in the meeting.

For Christians observing the geopolitical landscape, these leaders represent a counterweight to the progressive agendas promoted in international forums.

Trump forges alliance with conservative Latin American leaders | World