Author Archives: Michael Wehle

Here in Berlin BSW is looking pretty pathetic for September’s election.

It’s not “censorship”, it’s “age verification”. We’re doing it for The Children.

If even one of those tortured was found to be alive, it was considered that a satisfactory result had been achieved. They gave him water, released him from his bonds and, in due time, restored to him his physical strength. … Continue reading →

At the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam. Much of the exhibit had little resonance for me because it was in Dutch and dealt with the experience of those colonized by the Dutch. One film though, really spoke to me. This was … Continue reading →

Al Jazeera: The United States Senate has passed a resolution calling for President Donald Trump to either halt his military campaign against Iran or seek congressional approval before any further action is taken. … Tuesday’s vote marked the first time … Continue reading →

Wake them all up! And what if they start to swear at me? Our duty is to let everyone know – let them swear. Tell them that I told you to wake them. One must have a conscience. —Chingiz Aitmatov, … Continue reading →