World Desk — Two Nations, One Global Lens

In the World section, The Alternate Times follows global developments through a dual-nation lens, examining how international events reverberate across the United States and the New Confederacy.

  • New Confederacy lawmakers debate ‘Gun Bill of Rights’

    By Jedediah Blinks September 1, 2029 AUSTIN, TEX. — Members of the New Confederate Congress continue to debate the Gun Bill of Rights, with moderate lawmakers pushing to remove protections for machine guns and missile launchers from the bill. “I think owning one or several AR-15s is the most important thing a person could do… Read more

  • US Supreme Court rules healthcare a constitutional right

    By Morgan Tiergarten August 31, 2029 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that healthcare is a constitutional right, in a massive loss for the insurance companies and debt collectors who immediately challenged the Universal Healthcare Act of 2029 after its enactment. “It is anathema to the principles of our Constitution that… Read more