Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are again ratcheting up as the U.S. accused Iran of orchestrating an attack Thursday on Japanese and Norwegian oil … U.S. Rushes to Blame Iran for Tanker AttacksRead more
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The Cult of Trump
Editor’s note: The 45th president’s approval ratings remain steady despite numerous scandals and missteps. Below is an Oct. 29, 2018, column in which Hedges analyzes … The Cult of TrumpRead more
Slavery still reigns in US prisons
Robert King, the only one of the Angola 3 who has been released from prison, talks about how he coped with 29 years in solitary … Slavery still reigns in US prisonsRead more
If you strip black people out of America, you really don’t have an America
[without addressing the systemic problems just giving reperation is self destructive.] if you strip slavery out of America, if you strip black people out of … If you strip black people out of America, you really don’t have an AmericaRead more
The American Dream Is Alive and Well—in China
Home ownership has been called “the quintessential American dream.” Yet today less than 65% of American homes are owner occupied, and more than 50% of … The American Dream Is Alive and Well—in ChinaRead more
The Roots of the Philippines Trafficking Epidemic
Linda Oalican, Damayan The Empire Files 057 Speaker 1: Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry that entraps millions of people across the world. The … The Roots of the Philippines Trafficking EpidemicRead more
San Diego Has Been Turned Into a Massive Chinese-Style Public Surveillance Network
A recent article in the San Diego Reader reveals how a hacker discovered emails between the Port of San Diego and BriefCam. The emails revealed … San Diego Has Been Turned Into a Massive Chinese-Style Public Surveillance NetworkRead more
Horrific Conditions at Immigrant Jails
horrific conditions for some 52,000 immigrants held in for-profit jails around the country. At least 24 immigrants have died in the custody of Immigration and … Horrific Conditions at Immigrant JailsRead more
Hoover Is Assassinating MLK’s Character From the Grave
For seven and half years from 1960 to April 4, 1968, I was privileged to serve Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a political adviser … Hoover Is Assassinating MLK’s Character From the GraveRead more