It goes without saying that in a democracy everyone is entitled to his or her own opinions. The trouble starts when people think they are … Privatizing America’s Public LandRead more
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How the media boosted Donald Trump and screwed Bernie Sanders
As this wildly unpredictable primary season heads toward the finish line, the two frontrunners are widely seen as their respective party nominees. Given that presidential … How the media boosted Donald Trump and screwed Bernie SandersRead more
Posted inMilitary / Politics / Saudi Arabia / Syria / Terrorism / ToMl / USA Empire / Weapons
Bending the arc of history in the right way
Noam Chomsky talking: Syria is spiraling into real disaster, a virtual suicide. And the only sensible approach, the only slim hope, for Syria is efforts … Bending the arc of history in the right wayRead more
Posted inIraq / NSA / ToMl / USA Empire
How the NSA Pushed Iraq Invasion
Charlie Savage in the New York Times writes Tuesday: “On Monday, the news website The Intercept said it would publish the entire archive of the … How the NSA Pushed Iraq InvasionRead more
Posted inNews / Police / USA Empire / Violence
The Bahamas Just Issued A Travel Warning To The United States
The Bahamas issued a travel warning to the United States on Friday, cautioning its citizens about police violence in the country. “The Ministry of Foreign … The Bahamas Just Issued A Travel Warning To The United StatesRead more
Posted inLaw / Person / ToMl / USA Empire
Remembering Michael Ratner, Pioneering Lawyer Who Fought for Justice
The trailblazing human rights attorney Michael Ratner has died at the age of 72. For over four decades, Michael Ratner defended, investigated and spoke up … Remembering Michael Ratner, Pioneering Lawyer Who Fought for JusticeRead more
Posted inEmpire / ToMl / USA Empire
Obama is bullish on war, no matter how you spin it
Barack Obama has now been at war longer than any president in United States history, as the New York Times pointed out on Sunday. Barring … Obama is bullish on war, no matter how you spin itRead more
Posted inEmpire / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
Bush-Obama Powers Will Pass to Next President
Remember when coups and assassinations were secretive, when presidents were obliged to go to Congress and tell lies and ask permission for wars, when torture, … Bush-Obama Powers Will Pass to Next PresidentRead more
Posted inEconomics / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
Major Hillary Clinton Donor Caught Up in Fresh Panama Papers Scandal
A major donor to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s is featured in the International Consortium of Investigative Journalist’s records on offshore bank accounts. Sussman heads … Major Hillary Clinton Donor Caught Up in Fresh Panama Papers ScandalRead more