Commentary

THE GEOPOLITICAL OFFSIDE: Balancing National Security and the Spirit of the World Cup

Commentary Contributing Writer - June 11, 2026

The FIFA World Cup has long occupied a unique place in international affairs. By Rev. Dr. Clarence R. Pearson, Sr., contributing writer For one month, nations...

President Boakai’s California Visit: Setting the Record Straight

Commentary Press Release - June 9, 2026

Washington DC. June 2, 2026.The recent commentary in the Liberian Observer suggesting that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.’s visit to California represented “missed opportunities”...

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Beauty, Hair, and Health: Questions We Can No Longer Ignore

Commentary Contributing Writer - June 9, 2026

Research is raising important questions about chemicals in the hair and beauty products African women use every day. In...

From K Street to Carey Street: Is Liberia Getting Value for Its Washington Lobbying Millions?

Commentary Contributing Writer - June 8, 2026

For more than two decades, a quiet assumption has shaped Liberia’s engagement with the United States: that meaningful access...

The Ally Problem: Why the U.S.-Iran Crisis Is Now Also a U.S.-Israel CrisisDr. Clarence R. Pearson, Sr.

Commentary Contributing Writer - June 8, 2026

For three months, President Donald Trump has tried to sell the war with Iran as a conflict moving toward...

Illuminating the Path Forward: Liberia’s Journey to Socio-Economic Development through Renewable Energy:

Commentary Contributing Writer - June 8, 2026

Leaders across Africa are championing renewable energy as essential for economic independence, poverty reduction, and climate sustainability. "The Solar Farm...

The Importance of Supporting Your Duly Elected Government and Your Home:

Commentary Contributing Writer - June 8, 2026

Supporting your duly elected government and home is a universal civic duty. It fosters national unity, protects democratic institutions,...

The Legacy Paradigm in Liberian Politics: A Call for Coaching the Next Generation:

Commentary Contributing Writer - June 8, 2026

The Legacy Paradigm in Liberian Politics centers on transitioning authority from the older generation of political heavyweights to the...