The Gift Economy In the nearly eight years since the first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) was delivered to the Navy, it hasn’t won many ardent … Congress funds problematic weapons the Pentagon does not wantRead more
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American Journalist in Rebel-Held Syria Reports Barely Dodging a Missile Strike
An American journalist and documentary filmmaker reporting from Syrian rebel-controlled territory near Aleppo says he was nearly killed in what he suspects was a drone … American Journalist in Rebel-Held Syria Reports Barely Dodging a Missile StrikeRead more
Posted inEconomics / Racism / Social / ToMl / USA Empire
End State Violence Against Black Bodies
According to the Washington Post, 505 people been killed by police across the United States so far this year. African Americans — especially young Black … End State Violence Against Black BodiesRead more
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Washington Has Been Obsessed With Punishing Secrecy Violations — Until Hillary Clinton
Secrecy is a virtual religion in Washington. Those who violate its dogma have been punished in the harshest and most excessive manner — at least … Washington Has Been Obsessed With Punishing Secrecy Violations — Until Hillary ClintonRead more
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Reflections on White Rage and the Beauty of Black Truth
Perhaps it’s too easy. Indeed, it might even be considered a waste of valuable energy to respond to the childlike ventilations of Tomi Lahren. Oh … Reflections on White Rage and the Beauty of Black TruthRead more
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Thomas Jefferson: America’s Founding Sociopath
When Robert Parry’s article was posted two years ago, the Thomas Jefferson v. Alexander Hamilton debate vastly favored Jefferson, but the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” … Thomas Jefferson: America’s Founding SociopathRead more
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U.K. Iraq Inquiry Confirms the War Was Based on a Lie
In Iraq, the death toll from Saturday’s car bombing in Baghdad has topped 250, making it the deadliest car bombing in that country since the … U.K. Iraq Inquiry Confirms the War Was Based on a LieRead more
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More Than 2 Dozen Banks Financing Dakota Access Pipeline
A new investigation has revealed that more than two dozen major banks and financial institutions are helping finance the Dakota Access pipeline. The investigation was … More Than 2 Dozen Banks Financing Dakota Access PipelineRead more
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The Militarization of America
Non-Military Federal Agencies Purchases of Guns, Ammunition and Military Style Equipment Fiscal Years 2006 – 2014: Oversight Study KEY FINDINGS (FY2006-FY2014) 1. Sixty-seven non-military federal … The Militarization of AmericaRead more