I flew to Kansas City to see Tomas Young. Tomas was paralyzed in Iraq in 2004. He was receiving hospice care at his home. I … Wounds That Never HealRead more
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Make Congress Accountable
Its failings and subservience to corporatism are historic in scope. This is the 50th anniversary of our Congress Project that profiled in detail members of … Make Congress AccountableRead more
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The Revelations Will Be Televised
When Representative Bennie Thompson gaveled in the public hearings of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol … The Revelations Will Be TelevisedRead more
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Silencing the lambs. how propaganda works
In an address to the Trondheim World Festival in Norway, John Pilger charts the history of power propaganda and describes how it appropriates journalism in … Silencing the lambs. how propaganda worksRead more
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How an obscure intelligence-linked party fixed a second Brexit referendum and torpedoed Corbyn
When Britain’s little-remembered Renew Party officially launched in the heart of Westminster in February of 2018, its founders addressed a room of mostly empty chairs. … How an obscure intelligence-linked party fixed a second Brexit referendum and torpedoed CorbynRead more
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What Will the Future of Kenya Look Like?
Kenya is facing a political crisis following last week’s presidential election. On Monday, the chair of Kenya’s election commission announced Deputy President William Ruto had … What Will the Future of Kenya Look Like?Read more
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The Kenyan Kakistocracy
If you’ve noticed an eerie silence coming from the direction of Kenya, it’s because many of us are struggling to believe that what the news … The Kenyan KakistocracyRead more
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Americans are told to make “sacrifices” — but those at the top never have to
In the American ethos, sacrifice is often hailed as the chief ingredient for overcoming hardship and seizing opportunity. To be successful, we’re assured, college students … Americans are told to make “sacrifices” — but those at the top never have toRead more
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Our Entire Civilization Is Fake And Stupid
You’re not jaded; everything really is just as phony and vapid as it looks. I say this because if you are reading this it’s likely … Our Entire Civilization Is Fake And StupidRead more