The plan was simple, but perilous. Some 300 heavily armed volunteers would sneak into Venezuela from the northern tip of South America. Along the way, … Ex-Green Beret led failed attempt to oust Venezuela’s MaduroRead more
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Social distancing…..you must be kidding me
Today the rural clinic was very busy. Between the three of us who were in the clinic, we saw more than 100 patients, some of … Social distancing…..you must be kidding meRead more
Every mayor and governor in this country is on the frontlines without federal support
Economist Jeffrey Sachs: Trump “Understands Nothing, Listens to Nothing” as Pandemic Surges in U.S. As #NotDying4WallStreet trends on Twitter, President Trump defies his top scientists … Every mayor and governor in this country is on the frontlines without federal supportRead more
Protect Indian media from predatory tech platforms
Silicon Valley has always preferred to portray itself not as a profit-making enterprise, but as a populist crusader for free speech. From invoking Martin Luther … Protect Indian media from predatory tech platformsRead more
A 4-Year-Old Girl Was the Sole Survivor of a U.S. Drone Strike in Afghanistan
Then She Disappeared. Losing Sight Asadabad, the sylvan capital of Kunar province in eastern Afghanistan, has a population of more than 30,000 but the feel … A 4-Year-Old Girl Was the Sole Survivor of a U.S. Drone Strike in AfghanistanRead more
US empire can be very hazardous to your health
While the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill was authored in the spirit of beating back a pandemic, buried deep within its text is a stipend … US empire can be very hazardous to your healthRead more
Reagan legalized stock buy-backs and tax havens
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwN5BV8vZUg&rel=0] Noam Chomsky On COVID-19 And His New Book: Internationalism Or Extinction Marc Steiner: Welcome to The Real News. I’m Marc Steiner, great to … Reagan legalized stock buy-backs and tax havensRead more
US firms abusing the EU corporate tax law
EU member states are losing over $17 billion in corporate tax a year from US firms abusing the law to shift their profits into the … US firms abusing the EU corporate tax lawRead more
War, circus and injustice down under
There are times when farce and living caricature almost consume the cynicism and mendacity in the daily life of Australia’s rulers. Across the front pages … War, circus and injustice down underRead more
Google, Microsoft & Debian
There has recently been news about money from Google and Microsoft corrupting the FSFE. Has it also touched Debian? In May 2006, there was a … Google, Microsoft & DebianRead more