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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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