In his latest column for the New Statesman, John Pilger writes that “as deserving as Tony Blair is of his George W. Bush Freedom Medal, … Come on down for your Freedom MedalsRead more
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AOC ignites a debate about Yitzhak Rabin
Progressive New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez found herself in the middle of another Israel-related controversy this week. She had agreed to appear at a memorial … AOC ignites a debate about Yitzhak RabinRead more
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Fox Lied, 200,000 Died
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMEcrTBMdjY&rel=0] As the United States passes the grim milestone of 200,000 Covid-19 deaths, Fox News continues to mostly ignore the ever-mounting death toll in … Fox Lied, 200,000 DiedRead more
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The High-Profile Domestic Terrorism Plots In The Last Decade Were Crafted From The Ground Up By The FBI
Human Rights Watch has just published a report containing the facts needed to back up everyone’s suspicions that the FBI counterterrorism efforts are almost solely … The High-Profile Domestic Terrorism Plots In The Last Decade Were Crafted From The Ground Up By The FBIRead more
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U.S. OKs $1.29B Arms Deal to Saudi Arabia Despite War Crime Fears
The Obama administration has announced approval of a $1.29 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, despite reports of possible war crimes in Yemen. The State … U.S. OKs $1.29B Arms Deal to Saudi Arabia Despite War Crime FearsRead more
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Communities Enduring Racism & Poverty Will Suffer Most Due to COVID-19
As the number of coronavirus deaths in the United States tops 3,100, states are demanding ventilators and medical supplies. Michigan is a growing hot spot … Communities Enduring Racism & Poverty Will Suffer Most Due to COVID-19Read more
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Obama’s 100 days: the mad men did well
The BBC’s American soap Mad Men offers a rare glimpse of the power of corporate advertising. The promotion of smoking half a century ago by … Obama’s 100 days: the mad men did wellRead more
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Millionaires and Billionaires Own 79% of All Household Wealth
The triennial Survey of Consumer Finances released its 2019 data earlier today. In 2019, households with net worths of $1 million or more owned 79.2 … Millionaires and Billionaires Own 79% of All Household WealthRead more
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Coronavirus deaths in US nearing 4,000 as Trump washes his hands of responsibility
The coronavirus killed at least 812 people in the United States Tuesday, the highest death toll since the pandemic began, while nearly 25,000 new cases … Coronavirus deaths in US nearing 4,000 as Trump washes his hands of responsibilityRead more
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Whistleblower Nurse in ICE Jail Alleges Forced Sterilization
The official death toll from COVID-19 in the United States is just hitting 200,000, though the real number is almost certainly far higher. Some public … Whistleblower Nurse in ICE Jail Alleges Forced SterilizationRead more