From landmines to dictatorship
“A major legacy of the US war on terror in Afghanistan, which began in October 2001 and shows little sign of actually ending anytime soon, will be the “explosive remnants of war”—a term for all the landmines and un-exploded bombs and other weaponry that have been left behind in the earth.” The Nation reports on the debris […]
It Just So Happens That Every Single Country the U.S. Doesn’t Like is a “Dictatorship”
The Ghion Journal In an interview from last month with Max Blumenthal of The Grayzone, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said: “The level of legitimacy of the Bolivarian revolution, of Venezuelan democracy, the level of legitimacy of my leadership as president of the republic, of the governors, of the mayors, of the constituent members, of the legislators, is […]
John Bolton is out, but neocon agenda stays
The Grayzone Wilkerson, the former chief of staff to Colin Powell, addresses Bolton’s legacy as a war hawk who promoted regime change and undermined global arms control; the anti-interventionist views of a potential successor, Douglas Macgregor; and the lasting influence of neocons inside the national security state. Guest: Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to […]
Fossil Fuel Companies Roll Out a New Era of Spin
Grist Forget “climate change” and “global warming”: Environmental advocates are increasingly using phrases that emphasize the urgency of our planetary pickle, such as “climate crisis,” “climate emergency,” and “existential threat.” But do-gooders aren’t the only ones with savvy messaging techniques. Over the years, fossil fuel companies have poured millions into sowing doubt about climate science and burnishing their public image. […]
With Enemies Like These, Trump Doesn’t Need Friends
CounterPunch It is one year since an anonymous op-ed appeared in the New York Times. The author claimed to be part of a group of “senior officials in the administration” who are “working within to frustrate parts of [Trump’s] agenda and his worst inclinations.” The op-ed’s portentous title, “I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the […]
Israel’s Election Outcome Remains Unclear, But the “Ultimate Loser” Will Be Palestinians
Democracy Now! Israel is facing political turmoil as Tuesday’s election remains too close to call. With 92% of the vote counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and ex-military chief Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party appear to be nearly tied. Both leading candidates aiming to be prime minister had run on platforms vowing to […]
It’s Time to Strike for the Climate
Truthdig According to Bill McKibben, the internationally renowned climate activist, author and founder of 350.org, today’s record-breaking hurricanes should not be labeled with such innocuous names as “Dorian” or “Maria.” Rather, they should be named after Exxon Mobil, Chevron and BP—major fossil fuel corporations that have been the driving force behind global warming and the subsequent […]
WaPo No Longer Discloses Its Owner’s Uber Investment
FAIR A new California law threatens to upend Uber, but the Washington Post claimed the law doesn’t apply to the ride-hailing giant. This is convenient, since Post owner Jeff Bezos is not only a major Uber investor, but also founder and CEO of Amazon, which is likely to also be negatively impacted by the new law. The recently passed legislation […]
HOSPITAL PLANS TO “USE THE TRANSFERRING OF CRITICALLY-ILL PREMATURE INFANTS” TO PAINT NURSES UNION AS “SHAMELESS,” SECRET STRATEGY MEMO REVEALS
The Intercept AROUND 2,300 NURSES at the University of Chicago Medical Center are preparing to go on strike Friday, citing issues over short-staffing, unsafe working conditions, and forced overtime. The Medical Center, which is affiliated with a university that has a multibillion-dollar endowment, and which recently undertook an expansion proposed at $269 million, is refusing to negotiate […]
From Sudan to Mali, how climate wars are breaking out across the Sahel
The Middle East Eye The bus to Khartoum delivered Maryam, and those of her neighbours who had survived with her, an escape from siege. For months they had been hounded by horse-mounted gunmen roaming their village in central Darfur, forcing them inside and away from their farmlands until some of them could bear their imprisonment […]