Greg Grandin talking: I did a little research in the past on the region where Jakelin was from. Q’eqchi’—she was Q’eqchi’-Maya, one of the major … How U.S. Policies Punished Central AmericansRead more
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Federal Crime to Participate in Boycott of Israel
Glenn Greenwald talking: there are 26 states in the U.S. that have some version of this Texas law. They’re not all as severe as the … Federal Crime to Participate in Boycott of IsraelRead more
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Former U.S.-Backed Dictator of Chad Detained in Senegal
The former U.S.-backed dictator of Chad has been detained in Senegal and could face charges of crimes against humanity more than 20 years after his … Former U.S.-Backed Dictator of Chad Detained in SenegalRead more
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Trump Heads to Saudi Arabia
RAI with Sabah Alnasseri (1/6) When President Trump was inaugurated, the main plank of his foreign policy was a war against what he called Islamic … Trump Heads to Saudi ArabiaRead more
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Why Mulvaney Is a “Massive Outlaw”
As President Trump threatens to shut down the federal government over border wall funding, there have been some shake-ups in the White House. Interior Secretary … Why Mulvaney Is a “Massive Outlaw”Read more
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San Onofre Nuclear Plant Shut Down
California’s troubled San Onofre nuclear plant is shutting down for good. San Onofre has been idle for over a year following a radioactive leak. The … San Onofre Nuclear Plant Shut DownRead more
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How Bush & Obama Paved the Way for the Trump Presidency
Ralph Nader talking: the mandate is to enforce the law and obey the Constitution—sounds cliché-ish. But look at the voter repression that’s going on all … How Bush & Obama Paved the Way for the Trump PresidencyRead more
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How George H.W. Bush Rode a Fake National Security Scandal to the Top of the CIA
On December 15, 1975, a Senate committee opened hearings on whether George H.W. Bush should be confirmed as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. It … How George H.W. Bush Rode a Fake National Security Scandal to the Top of the CIARead more
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A bombs built by Raytheon in Tucson, Arizona
A fateful day in September of 2016. Jeffrey Stern talking: so this was a district with a few villages. People had come together to build … A bombs built by Raytheon in Tucson, ArizonaRead more
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From Arizona to Yemen: The Journey of an American Bomb
Just before midnight, a businessman named Rabee’a was on the phone, trying to calm his friend down. Rabee’a owned a drill rig, and his friend … From Arizona to Yemen: The Journey of an American BombRead more