In the name of the fight against terrorism, the United States is currently waging “credit-card wars” in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere. Never before has … Credit-Card WarsRead more
USA Empire
Under the Influence
Democracy requires that all citizens—rich and poor alike—have influence over the policies their government adopts. Of course, it would be unreasonable to expect everyone to … Under the InfluenceRead more
U.S. Role in the Refugee Crisis
ahead of a mass protest later today at the federal courthouse that’s just behind us, that’s calling on the Trump administration to end the “zero … U.S. Role in the Refugee CrisisRead more
Detained Migrant Children Have Been Forcibly Injected with Powerful Psychiatric Drugs
Shocking reports have revealed that immigrant children were subdued and incapacitated with powerful psychiatric drugs at a detention center in South Texas. Legal filings show … Detained Migrant Children Have Been Forcibly Injected with Powerful Psychiatric DrugsRead more
While World’s Richest 1% Took 82% of All New Wealth in 2017, Bottom Half Got Zero, Zilch, Nada
In 2017, a new billionaire was created every two days and while 82 percent of all wealth created went to the top 1 percent of … While World’s Richest 1% Took 82% of All New Wealth in 2017, Bottom Half Got Zero, Zilch, NadaRead more
UAE Officers Sexually Torturing Inside Secret Prisons
A new investigation has uncovered rampant sexual violence against Yemeni prisoners held in prisons run by the United Arab Emirates in Yemen. The Associated Press … UAE Officers Sexually Torturing Inside Secret PrisonsRead more
Separating Children at the Border
more than 2,000 migrant children remain separated from their parents, jailed in detention centers across the United States. The Washington Post reports that federal authorities … Separating Children at the BorderRead more
How the Last Superpower Was Unchained
Think of it as the all-American version of the human comedy: a great power that eternally knows what the world needs and offers copious advice … How the Last Superpower Was UnchainedRead more
Stop worrying about the tweets
“Our Country’s biggest enemy is the Fake News.” Those were the words of President Trump last week. It was just his latest attack on the … Stop worrying about the tweetsRead more
Migrant children sent to shelters with histories of abuse allegations
Taxpayers have paid more than $1.5 billion in the past four years to private companies operating immigrant youth shelters accused of serious lapses in care, … Migrant children sent to shelters with histories of abuse allegationsRead more