Shulamit Lahat
@shulamitlahat.bsky.social
Freelance Writer/ Journalist; Political Analyst; International Conflict Resolution; Peace Activist
Einstein: "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world
Einstein: "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world
Pinned
Shulamit Lahat
@shulamitlahat.bsky.social
· Aug 22
It's overly optimistic to expect Democracy to survive another year - considering the onslaught on all of its guardrails and the havoc already wreaked in 7 months; planning to sabotage the election itself. This is not just ONE iceberg we're facing - it's calving new icebergs all around us - daily
There are more critical questions to be answered by Trump and the CIA re: the DC shooter:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
"Suspected Shooter Was in a ‘Zero Unit’ in Afghanistan.
The units were backed by the C.I.A. and trained to conduct missions in Afghanistan during the U.S. war in the country"
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
"Suspected Shooter Was in a ‘Zero Unit’ in Afghanistan.
The units were backed by the C.I.A. and trained to conduct missions in Afghanistan during the U.S. war in the country"
November 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM
There are more critical questions to be answered by Trump and the CIA re: the DC shooter:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
"Suspected Shooter Was in a ‘Zero Unit’ in Afghanistan.
The units were backed by the C.I.A. and trained to conduct missions in Afghanistan during the U.S. war in the country"
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
"Suspected Shooter Was in a ‘Zero Unit’ in Afghanistan.
The units were backed by the C.I.A. and trained to conduct missions in Afghanistan during the U.S. war in the country"
Reposted by Shulamit Lahat
Trump refuses to directly admit his administration granted the DC shooter asylum and then wraps up the press availability
November 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Trump refuses to directly admit his administration granted the DC shooter asylum and then wraps up the press availability
"Why Does Steve Witkoff Keep Taking Russia’s Side?
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin."
Simple answer: Witkoff is Trump's flunky and "emissary"; he's "just following orders"....
Where have we heard that before....
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin."
Simple answer: Witkoff is Trump's flunky and "emissary"; he's "just following orders"....
Where have we heard that before....
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why Does Steve Witkoff Keep Taking Russia’s Side?
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin.
www.theatlantic.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 AM
"Why Does Steve Witkoff Keep Taking Russia’s Side?
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin."
Simple answer: Witkoff is Trump's flunky and "emissary"; he's "just following orders"....
Where have we heard that before....
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin."
Simple answer: Witkoff is Trump's flunky and "emissary"; he's "just following orders"....
Where have we heard that before....
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
"Lawrence O’Donnell on the photo that captures the ‘decline and fall’ of Trump. The MS NOW host said Trump's Oval Office photo-op with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was a “pure, pathetic, losing political calculation”
O'Donnell defines the essence of the moment
www.ms.now/news/zohran-...
O'Donnell defines the essence of the moment
www.ms.now/news/zohran-...
Lawrence O’Donnell on the photo that captures the ‘decline and fall’ of Trump
Lawrence O'Donnell says Trump's Oval Office photo-op with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani showed the president's "decline and fall."
www.ms.now
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 AM
"Lawrence O’Donnell on the photo that captures the ‘decline and fall’ of Trump. The MS NOW host said Trump's Oval Office photo-op with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was a “pure, pathetic, losing political calculation”
O'Donnell defines the essence of the moment
www.ms.now/news/zohran-...
O'Donnell defines the essence of the moment
www.ms.now/news/zohran-...
"The Hayli Gubbi Volcano in Ethiopia Erupts after Lying Dormant for 12,000 Years, Sending Scientists Scrambling as it sent ash 9 miles into the sky in an eruption on Sunday"
Nature is in constant flux and climate-change impacts and accelerates its mutations
www.scientificamerican.com/article/hayl...
Nature is in constant flux and climate-change impacts and accelerates its mutations
www.scientificamerican.com/article/hayl...
Volcano Erupts after Lying Dormant for 12,000 Years, Sending Scientists Scrambling
The Hayli Gubbi volcano, long thought to be dormant, sent ash nine miles into the sky in an eruption on Sunday
www.scientificamerican.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:11 AM
"The Hayli Gubbi Volcano in Ethiopia Erupts after Lying Dormant for 12,000 Years, Sending Scientists Scrambling as it sent ash 9 miles into the sky in an eruption on Sunday"
Nature is in constant flux and climate-change impacts and accelerates its mutations
www.scientificamerican.com/article/hayl...
Nature is in constant flux and climate-change impacts and accelerates its mutations
www.scientificamerican.com/article/hayl...
Senator Mark Kelly emphasized that it's almost comical that Trump and Hegseth called it a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice that he cited part of the UCMJ in a recent video"
Obviously neither Trump nor Hegseth ever read the UCMJ -it repudiated their agenda
youtu.be/6A3kC2h2Bu8?...
Obviously neither Trump nor Hegseth ever read the UCMJ -it repudiated their agenda
youtu.be/6A3kC2h2Bu8?...
'It's absurd': Sen. Kelly bites back at Trump, Hegseth threats over 'illegal orders' video
YouTube video by MS NOW
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Senator Mark Kelly emphasized that it's almost comical that Trump and Hegseth called it a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice that he cited part of the UCMJ in a recent video"
Obviously neither Trump nor Hegseth ever read the UCMJ -it repudiated their agenda
youtu.be/6A3kC2h2Bu8?...
Obviously neither Trump nor Hegseth ever read the UCMJ -it repudiated their agenda
youtu.be/6A3kC2h2Bu8?...
Senator Mitch McConnell and several other lawmakers accused Trump’s team of appeasing the Kremlin, warning that this would not lead to lasting peace. McConnell said that Putin has tried to play Trump for a fool"
McConnell?! Finally embracing reality?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
McConnell?! Finally embracing reality?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Republicans Fight With Trump’s Team Over Ukraine Talks
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Senator Mitch McConnell and several other lawmakers accused Trump’s team of appeasing the Kremlin, warning that this would not lead to lasting peace. McConnell said that Putin has tried to play Trump for a fool"
McConnell?! Finally embracing reality?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
McConnell?! Finally embracing reality?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
"Space photo of the day - Nov. 25, 2025. Chilean astrophotographer Osvaldo Castillo captured this breathtaking view, at 2635 meters above sea level in Chile's Atacama Desert This long-exposure image creates an almost dizzying array of star streaks across the night sky"
www.space.com/astronomy/st...
www.space.com/astronomy/st...
Star trails over telescope in Chile | Space photo of the day for Nov. 25, 2025
Chilean astrophotographer Osvaldo Castillo captured this breathtaking view.
www.space.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Space photo of the day - Nov. 25, 2025. Chilean astrophotographer Osvaldo Castillo captured this breathtaking view, at 2635 meters above sea level in Chile's Atacama Desert This long-exposure image creates an almost dizzying array of star streaks across the night sky"
www.space.com/astronomy/st...
www.space.com/astronomy/st...
"Zelensky: 'The aggressor must pay fully for the war he started, that's why using frozen Russian assets is a crucial element to any proposal'. Concerns are raised over who authored the 28-point plan, with some U.S. Senators claiming it was drafted by Russia"
cont'd below👇
time.com/7336397/zele...
cont'd below👇
time.com/7336397/zele...
Zelensky Says Russia 'Must Pay Fully' for War in Ukraine
Zelensky's remarks come after a weekend of deliberation between Ukraine, U.S. officials over a U.S.-drafted peace plan.
time.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
"Zelensky: 'The aggressor must pay fully for the war he started, that's why using frozen Russian assets is a crucial element to any proposal'. Concerns are raised over who authored the 28-point plan, with some U.S. Senators claiming it was drafted by Russia"
cont'd below👇
time.com/7336397/zele...
cont'd below👇
time.com/7336397/zele...
"A Disney Heiress, Abigail Disney, a member of 'Patriotic Millionaires', begs Congress to Hike Her Taxes. She believes that privilege is concentrated way too narrowly - at the expense of those who can afford it the least"
How refreshing - especially these days!
time.com/7335911/abig...
How refreshing - especially these days!
time.com/7335911/abig...
A Disney Heiress Begs Congress to Hike Her Taxes
“We can afford to pay more in taxes,” Abigail Disney says
time.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
"A Disney Heiress, Abigail Disney, a member of 'Patriotic Millionaires', begs Congress to Hike Her Taxes. She believes that privilege is concentrated way too narrowly - at the expense of those who can afford it the least"
How refreshing - especially these days!
time.com/7335911/abig...
How refreshing - especially these days!
time.com/7335911/abig...
"A federal judge threw out the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James Monday; concluding the prosecutor handling the case, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed"
Trump's ignorance of the law is only exceeded by his compulsion for vengeance.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump's ignorance of the law is only exceeded by his compulsion for vengeance.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James
Judge says interim US attorney for eastern district of Virginia had ‘no lawful authority’ to indict former FBI director and New York attorney general
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
"A federal judge threw out the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James Monday; concluding the prosecutor handling the case, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed"
Trump's ignorance of the law is only exceeded by his compulsion for vengeance.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump's ignorance of the law is only exceeded by his compulsion for vengeance.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"Europeans push back on US plan during Geneva talks. Kyiv's allies are working on revisions to Trump's peace plan as US and European officials meet in Geneva"
The U.S. is NOT listed as one of Ukraine's allies - for the simple reason that Trump is offering a scheme crafted by Putin.
p.dw.com/p/5443L
The U.S. is NOT listed as one of Ukraine's allies - for the simple reason that Trump is offering a scheme crafted by Putin.
p.dw.com/p/5443L
Ukraine: Europeans push back on US plan during Geneva talks – DW – 11/23/2025
Kyiv's allies are working on revisions to Washington's peace plan as US and European officials meet in Geneva. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has hailed the talks as "the best so far." DW has the l...
p.dw.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
"Europeans push back on US plan during Geneva talks. Kyiv's allies are working on revisions to Trump's peace plan as US and European officials meet in Geneva"
The U.S. is NOT listed as one of Ukraine's allies - for the simple reason that Trump is offering a scheme crafted by Putin.
p.dw.com/p/5443L
The U.S. is NOT listed as one of Ukraine's allies - for the simple reason that Trump is offering a scheme crafted by Putin.
p.dw.com/p/5443L
JFK - in defense of the press!
Let us NEVER forget what a President CAN do, and how he can lead and defend our Democracy and our Constitution and freedoms!
Trump is desecrating that high office he holds, and violating the oath of office he took - every single day
www.instagram.com/reel/DPMlf_T...
Let us NEVER forget what a President CAN do, and how he can lead and defend our Democracy and our Constitution and freedoms!
Trump is desecrating that high office he holds, and violating the oath of office he took - every single day
www.instagram.com/reel/DPMlf_T...
JFK Library Foundation on Instagram: "“Without debate, without criticism, no Administration and no country can succeed — and no republic can survive.”
In an April 27, 1961 address to American newspap...
51K likes, 1,134 comments - jfklibraryfdn on September 29, 2025: "“Without debate, without criticism, no Administration and no country can succeed — and no republic can survive.”
In an April 27, 1961...
www.instagram.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
JFK - in defense of the press!
Let us NEVER forget what a President CAN do, and how he can lead and defend our Democracy and our Constitution and freedoms!
Trump is desecrating that high office he holds, and violating the oath of office he took - every single day
www.instagram.com/reel/DPMlf_T...
Let us NEVER forget what a President CAN do, and how he can lead and defend our Democracy and our Constitution and freedoms!
Trump is desecrating that high office he holds, and violating the oath of office he took - every single day
www.instagram.com/reel/DPMlf_T...
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
"Trump Heaps Praise on Mamdani and NYC's Future. After months of warning voters against Mamdani, Trump said he found common ground with the mayor-elect in Oval Office meeting"
Mamdani should take Trump's sudden reversal with a mountain of salt - one grain won't do.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Mamdani should take Trump's sudden reversal with a mountain of salt - one grain won't do.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Heaps Praise on Mamdani and New York’s Future
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
"Trump Heaps Praise on Mamdani and NYC's Future. After months of warning voters against Mamdani, Trump said he found common ground with the mayor-elect in Oval Office meeting"
Mamdani should take Trump's sudden reversal with a mountain of salt - one grain won't do.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Mamdani should take Trump's sudden reversal with a mountain of salt - one grain won't do.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
"Federal Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of D.C Blocks IRS’s Data-Sharing With ICE; finds the agency acted unlawful in turning over taxpayer info to immigration."
90 % of Trump's orders to his fawning, incompetent, immoral agency-heads are illegal or unconstitutional.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
90 % of Trump's orders to his fawning, incompetent, immoral agency-heads are illegal or unconstitutional.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Judge Blocks IRS’s Data-Sharing Agreement With ICE
A federal court finds the agency acted unlawfully by turning over taxpayer information to immigration officials.
www.wsj.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
"Federal Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of D.C Blocks IRS’s Data-Sharing With ICE; finds the agency acted unlawful in turning over taxpayer info to immigration."
90 % of Trump's orders to his fawning, incompetent, immoral agency-heads are illegal or unconstitutional.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
90 % of Trump's orders to his fawning, incompetent, immoral agency-heads are illegal or unconstitutional.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
"Zelensky said in a public address Friday his country has been met with "one of the most difficult moments" in its history as it faces a "choice" between losing its dignity or a key partner, the United States."
time.com/7335666/trum...
cont'd below 👇
time.com/7335666/trum...
cont'd below 👇
Trump's New Plan to End the Russia-Ukraine War
Zelensky has emphasized the need for a "real" and "dignified peace"—one that "will not be broken by a third invasion."
time.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"Zelensky said in a public address Friday his country has been met with "one of the most difficult moments" in its history as it faces a "choice" between losing its dignity or a key partner, the United States."
time.com/7335666/trum...
cont'd below 👇
time.com/7335666/trum...
cont'd below 👇
"Trump Accuses Democrats of Sedition, ‘Punishable by Death,’ Over Message to the Military; reacting to a video that reminded members of the military that they are not supposed to obey illegal orders" [adopted after The My Lai massacre in Vietnam]
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
cont'd below 👇
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
cont'd below 👇
Trump Accuses Democrats of Sedition, ‘Punishable by Death,’ Over Message to the Military
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
"Trump Accuses Democrats of Sedition, ‘Punishable by Death,’ Over Message to the Military; reacting to a video that reminded members of the military that they are not supposed to obey illegal orders" [adopted after The My Lai massacre in Vietnam]
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
cont'd below 👇
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
cont'd below 👇
"Matthew Whitaker, U.S. ambassador to NATO, speaks at the Berlin Security Conference on Nov. 18, 2025; saying he looked forward to eventually having a German as the alliance’s top commander."
www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
cont'd below 👇
www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
cont'd below 👇
US ambassador looks forward to having German as top NATO commander someday
The U.S. NATO envoy supports a German general taking command of all allied forces, a job that has been held by an American officer.
www.stripes.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"Matthew Whitaker, U.S. ambassador to NATO, speaks at the Berlin Security Conference on Nov. 18, 2025; saying he looked forward to eventually having a German as the alliance’s top commander."
www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
cont'd below 👇
www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
cont'd below 👇
"At 36,000 feet during a flight from London to Calgary, an airline pilot photographed the vivid aurora show on Nov. 12 from the cockpit of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner"
What a rare opportunity to capture Nature's spectacular performance from such an unusual vantage-point!
www.space.com/stargazing/a...
What a rare opportunity to capture Nature's spectacular performance from such an unusual vantage-point!
www.space.com/stargazing/a...
Pilot captures jaw-dropping northern lights show from 36,000 feet (photos)
When a severe G4 geomagnetic storm hit, this Dreamliner pilot had the perfect front-row seat.
www.space.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"At 36,000 feet during a flight from London to Calgary, an airline pilot photographed the vivid aurora show on Nov. 12 from the cockpit of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner"
What a rare opportunity to capture Nature's spectacular performance from such an unusual vantage-point!
www.space.com/stargazing/a...
What a rare opportunity to capture Nature's spectacular performance from such an unusual vantage-point!
www.space.com/stargazing/a...
"At Europe's borders, cooperation trumps national politics. Environmental activists from Greece, Albania and North Macedonia on 3 boats reach out to join hands across the water in the middle of Great Prespa Lake, where the borders of all 3 countries intersect."
p.dw.com/p/53mvM
p.dw.com/p/53mvM
At Europe's borders, cooperation trumps national politics – DW – 11/18/2025
Nature knows no borders and connects people across national frontiers. When concerned citizens in neighboring countries work hand in hand, they can further environmental protection and overcome age-ol...
p.dw.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM
"At Europe's borders, cooperation trumps national politics. Environmental activists from Greece, Albania and North Macedonia on 3 boats reach out to join hands across the water in the middle of Great Prespa Lake, where the borders of all 3 countries intersect."
p.dw.com/p/53mvM
p.dw.com/p/53mvM
"Democratic senators back bills to halt deportations of immigrant veterans, ease path to citizenship.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., an Army National Guard veteran and committee member on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee is one of the sponsors of these bills"
www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., an Army National Guard veteran and committee member on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee is one of the sponsors of these bills"
www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
Democratic senators back bills to halt deportations of immigrant veterans, ease path to citizenship
www.stripes.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
"Democratic senators back bills to halt deportations of immigrant veterans, ease path to citizenship.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., an Army National Guard veteran and committee member on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee is one of the sponsors of these bills"
www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., an Army National Guard veteran and committee member on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee is one of the sponsors of these bills"
www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
With Trump profits outweigh foreign policy, national security and the safety of US allies.
We DO know that MbS had ordered Khashoggi's murder. And Trump certainly didn't mind "embarrassing" - even insulting - the heads of 2 allied nations in the Oval Office: Zelensky and So. African Pres. Ramaphosa
We DO know that MbS had ordered Khashoggi's murder. And Trump certainly didn't mind "embarrassing" - even insulting - the heads of 2 allied nations in the Oval Office: Zelensky and So. African Pres. Ramaphosa
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM
With Trump profits outweigh foreign policy, national security and the safety of US allies.
We DO know that MbS had ordered Khashoggi's murder. And Trump certainly didn't mind "embarrassing" - even insulting - the heads of 2 allied nations in the Oval Office: Zelensky and So. African Pres. Ramaphosa
We DO know that MbS had ordered Khashoggi's murder. And Trump certainly didn't mind "embarrassing" - even insulting - the heads of 2 allied nations in the Oval Office: Zelensky and So. African Pres. Ramaphosa
"Large far-right German AfD delegation to visit Washington at the invitation of House GOP group when German far-right figures are looking for support from MAGA politicians for their struggle against 'political persecution and censorship' at home"
cont'd below 👇
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
cont'd below 👇
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
Large far-right German delegation to visit Washington, Trump ally says
The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government.
www.politico.eu
November 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
"Large far-right German AfD delegation to visit Washington at the invitation of House GOP group when German far-right figures are looking for support from MAGA politicians for their struggle against 'political persecution and censorship' at home"
cont'd below 👇
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
cont'd below 👇
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
"Trump Praised Saudi Crown Prince; brushing off the murder of journalist Khashoggi by Saudi agents with: “Things happen” Fighter jets and investment deals are on the leaders’ agenda today"
Profits outweigh foreign policy, natl. security and the safety of US allies.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
Profits outweigh foreign policy, natl. security and the safety of US allies.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
November 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
"Trump Praised Saudi Crown Prince; brushing off the murder of journalist Khashoggi by Saudi agents with: “Things happen” Fighter jets and investment deals are on the leaders’ agenda today"
Profits outweigh foreign policy, natl. security and the safety of US allies.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
Profits outweigh foreign policy, natl. security and the safety of US allies.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...