The news that President-elect Donald Trump called in disgraced retired Gen. David Petraeus for a job interview as possible Secretary of State tests whether Trump’s … Petraeus ex Machina: Not Again!Read more
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The Most Dangerous Country on Earth
For decades, Washington had a habit of using the Central Intelligence Agency to deep-six governments of the people, by the people, and for the people … The Most Dangerous Country on EarthRead more
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Obama’s dirty secret: the fossil fuel projects the US littered around the world
Through the Export-Import Bank, the Obama administration has spent nearly $34bn on dirty energy plants in countries from India to Australia to South Africa Seemingly … Obama’s dirty secret: the fossil fuel projects the US littered around the worldRead more
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The ‘Washington Post’ ‘Blacklist’ Story Is Shameful and Disgusting
Last week, a technology reporter for the Washington Post named Craig Timberg ran an incredible story. It has no analog that I can think of … The ‘Washington Post’ ‘Blacklist’ Story Is Shameful and DisgustingRead more
Posted inHealth / News / USA Empire
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Syphilis Are All on the Rise
Reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases hit an all-time high in 2015, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Syphilis Are All on the RiseRead more
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This is What Neo-Fascism Looks Like
Cornel West talking: I think he’s already betrayed working people in terms of making sure, in his view, that Wall Street is in the driver’s … This is What Neo-Fascism Looks LikeRead more
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On Syria: A “Grim” Set of Alternatives
Saul Isaacson: In light of recent developments in the media propaganda blitz against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, are you concerned that a Clinton presidency would … On Syria: A “Grim” Set of AlternativesRead more
Posted inPolitics / ToMl / USA Empire
Waiting for the Barbarians
We await the crisis. It could be economic. It could be a terrorist attack within the United States. It could be widespread devastation caused by … Waiting for the BarbariansRead more
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The purposes elections are not just choose the winner, but to convince the loser too
Bruce Schneier talking: A lot of our voting machines are basically computers. And especially computers without any paper audit trail are vulnerable to hacking and … The purposes elections are not just choose the winner, but to convince the loser tooRead more
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A Moment of Clarity for Progressive Activists
Earth-force meets money-force at Standing Rock. I’m so relieved I’m here. It scares me to think that I might have missed this. We get up … A Moment of Clarity for Progressive ActivistsRead more