In Mandan, North Dakota, hundreds gathered Wednesday to call for the release of Lakota land defender Olowan Martinez, who was arrested on September 13 during … Hundreds Call for Release of Olowan Martinez, Arrested Blocking Dakota Access PipelineRead more
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DynCorp mercenaries to replace Blackwater in Yemen
The first batch of mercenaries from the private US military firm DynCorp has arrived in the Yemeni city of Aden to replace paid militants from … DynCorp mercenaries to replace Blackwater in YemenRead more
The U.S. Military Pivots to Africa
Someday, someone will write a history of the U.S. national security state in the twenty-first century and, if the first decade and a half are … The U.S. Military Pivots to AfricaRead more
A firsthand look at a different system, a dictatorship
On Wednesday night, Hillary Clinton’s running mate, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, delivered a prime-time speech in which he spoke about the nine months he spent … A firsthand look at a different system, a dictatorshipRead more
Obama said Hillary will Continue his Legacy – Indeed!
Leading up to Monday’s Democratic Party convention, Hillary chose Blue Dog Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia as her VP. This was followed by the Wikileaks … Obama said Hillary will Continue his Legacy – Indeed!Read more
In Hacked D.N.C. Emails, a Glimpse of How Big Money Works
Last October, a leading Democratic donor named Shefali Razdan Duggal emailed a sweetly worded but insistent list of demands to a staff member at the … In Hacked D.N.C. Emails, a Glimpse of How Big Money WorksRead more
9 things to know about Jill Stein
Abolishing student debt. Increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Guaranteeing a right to health care. Sound familiar? Those issues — which wouldn’t be … 9 things to know about Jill SteinRead more
Don’t fall for the Nader Myth, now you have the facts
Once again, fear is being ramped up to manipulate progressive voters into voting for what they do not want, Hillary Clinton, instead of someone who … Don’t fall for the Nader Myth, now you have the factsRead more
Smile on the face of the tiger
At 7.30 in the morning on 3 June, a seven-month-old baby died in the intensive care unit of the European Gaza Hospital in the Gaza … Smile on the face of the tigerRead more
How the Right Rationalizes Racial Disparity
Possibly the only thing worse than racism itself is the pseudo-intellectual way in which some seek to justify it. For instance, consider the standard conservative … How the Right Rationalizes Racial DisparityRead more