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Welcome, New Readers!
Pinned post. The post below was originally published in 2018. I like to repost it periodically in order to better connect with new readers to this site. One thing that is particularly interesting is to review the three articles in the link below, which are nearly 20 years […]
Daily News Digest: May 16, 2022 The Week
Peter Weber Why ‘the Russian army just isn’t very good’ Grayson Quay A weekend of mass shootings across America Brigid Kennedy Don’t panic! What experts say to do in a volatile market Sponsored content from SmartAsset 7 Secrets Smart Professionals Use to Choose Financial Advisors Brigid Kennedy Pros […]
Symposium: The End of Roe?
New York Review of Books In the second part of our symposium about the future of abortion in America, David Cole, Meaghan Winter, Sue Halpern, Sherrilyn Ifill, Catherine Coleman Flowers, Elizabeth Reese, and Melissa Gira Grant consider the ramifications of the Supreme Court’s draft decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health […]
Business Insider: Russian oligarch secretly recorded saying Putin is ‘very ill with blood cancer,’ report says
Business Insider brings you a personalized selection of our top business stories, every day. Sign up for Business Insider here. Russian oligarch secretly recorded saying Putin is ‘very ill with blood cancer,’ report says The Russian oligarch said he hoped “crazy” Vladimir Putin would die of cancer in […]
Freedom News Digest: MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022
If the injustice is part of the necessary friction of the machine of government, let it go, let it go: perchance it will wear smooth,— certainly the machine will wear out. If the injustice has a spring, or a pulley, or a rope, or a crank, exclusively for […]
Breaking Points: 5/16/22 FULL UNCUT SHOW
Krystal and Saagar cover the Buffalo mass shooting, NATO expansion moving forward, Elon’s Twitter purchase, polling data on the state of the country, Netflix’s cultural change, Biden’s new slogans, economic collapse, and the electoral forecast for PA and beyond! J. Miles Coleman: https://centerforpolitics.org/crystal… Timestamps: Buffalo: 0:00 – 26:42 […]
Abortion, the Christian right, and antifascism
Matthew Lyons, a leading “antifascist” intellectual, actually has a pretty good definition of fascism. ” a revolutionary form of right-wing populism, inspired by a totalitarian vision of collective rebirth, that challenges capitalist political and cultural power while promoting economic and social hierarchy. ” See the Lyons article here. […]
Former Anti-Abortion Activist Frank Schaeffer on Roe V Wade and the Religious Right
Frank has become a little too much of a party-line progressive in recent times for my tastes, but the general historical narrative he outlines in this is accurate. I was an evangelical in the 70s, and Frank’s dad was our CS Lewis or GK Chesterton. Zac & Gavin […]
The Ukraine War and Materiel
by Peter Zeihan on May 16, 2022 The Ukrainian military has been punching well above their weight, something I touched upon in an earlier video. The assessment of the Ukrainians and their success comes partly from Russia’s inability to achieve key objectives, such as seizing Kyiv or achieving […]
Elon Musk’s offer of Freedom through benevolent Oligarchy
By Robert Stark Update: Today there was a pause in Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. Elon Musk had initially offered to purchase Twitter in April for $43 Billion. Then Twitter invited Musk to join the board but reneged with obstructionism. For instance what is colloquially known as a “poison […]
Russian economy stronger than expected – JPMorgan
Russia Today The Wall Street bank predicts only a moderate recession due to sanctions Russia’s economy is coping better with Ukraine-related Western sanctions than could be expected, JPMorgan Chase said in a note to clients dated last week and made public on Monday. According to the biggest US […]
Russian Coup Against Putin Already Under Way, Ukraine General Says
By Brendan Cole, Newsweek top Ukrainian military official has said that a coup to overthrow Russian President Vladimir Putin is underway and cannot be stopped. Major General Kyrylo Budanov told British broadcaster Sky News that if Russia lost the war in Ukraine, Putin would be removed and his […]
White supremacist, 18, DENIES killing ten people – including hero ex cop who tried to stop him – as he is arraigned after livestreaming mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket
By Ap and Buffalo News and Ronnie Reyes and Janon Fisher For Dailymail.Com At least 10 people were killed and three were reported injured after a gunman opened fire inside a Buffalo supermarket on Saturday while livestreaming Payton Gendron, 18, had the n-word scrawled on his rifle, targeted […]
Infrared vs. Asatar Bair: Is Western Leftism Communist?
Communists outside America and Europe are known to be very different from Western leftists. They are comparatively conservative, pragmatic, and deeply patriotic – whereas Western leftists are liberal, ideologically fanatical and self-hating. The question is: Can Marxism-Leninism be made compatible with the Soros Left? What are the origins […]
Americans feeling the economic crunch
It’s the 1970s again.
Russia Cuts Electricity to Finland
Russian news said Finland did not pay for electricity and there is a debt. And thats the reason electricity was turned off.
The Squad Sends $40B in Weapons and Aid to Ukraine
Americans: “Inflation is high and we’re struggling to feed our babies” US Government: “We’re sending another $40 billion to Ukraine”
SICKENING: Al Jazeera Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Shot Dead by Israel
‘What Israel Uses Against Palestinians is Used Against The World Tomorrow’-UN Rapporteur
Rand Paul Blocks Outrageous $40 Billion Aid to Ukraine
Watching them shame Rand Paul and shake their heads about NOT spending the PEOPLE’S money on someone else’s war. NO WAR. NO FUNDING WAR.
War Crimes by Azov Battalion Exposed?
Let’s be honest, NATO trainers recruited and encouraged the Azov battalion in the Ukrainian military. The reason is because the Azov’s doesn’t only hate Jews and Blacks, they also hate Russians
THROWBACK: Alex Jones v Cenk Uygur FRIENDLY DEBATE!
Regardless of what anyone thinks of Alex Jones, it is undeniable that he is super entertaining. That day when he got mad at Trump for bombing the airbase in Syria, omg. If you haven’t seen that, find it when you need a quick laugh.
Ron DeSantis EXPOSED (He’s Not What You Think)
This should surprise no one! He’s a man who believes he can fool everyone.
Biden’s SHOCKING Admission About Putin
“If you don’t read the newspaper you’re uninformed. If you read the newspaper you’re misinformed.” – Mark Twain
WTF Is The ‘Ultra MAGA’ Movement?
This summarizes American politics so well. Identity politics and titles and name throwing while nothing substantive gets done. Both parties refuse to listen to the American people screaming what they want at them.
NSA Awards $10B Contract to Amazon, details withheld for ‘national security’
Founder of The Lever, David Sirota, breaks down Amazon’s massive new $10 billion NSA contract.
The Recap: Baby Formula Shortage PANIC, The ‘Problem’ With Tik Tok, The Next Generation Of Trumpism?
A look back at Rising Fridays.
Housing At The Forefront Of NY Lt. Gov Race: Ana María Archila
Candidate for New York Lieutenant Governor, Ana Maria Archila, makes the case for investing in the safety and wellbeing of New Yorkers through increased affordable housing.
The Week: $40B MORE To Ukraine, GREED Leads To Formula SHORTAGE, Rand Paul BLASTS Disinfo Board
The week’s best Rising moments.
50 Years of Dems ABANDONING The Working Class
Krystal and Kyle Kulinski of Krystal Kyle & Friends talk to historian Harvey Kaye and a progressive activist about how Democrats abandoned their working class base over the past 50 years
Krystal and Saagar HAMMER Biden On Supply Chain Crunch
Krystal and Saagar criticizie President Biden’s lack of governance on the supply crunch and how larger economic trends have created a system with no resilience or domestic capacity
Louis CK BLASTS Progressives Pushing People To Trump
Krystal and Saagar comment on the statement made by Louis CK about progressives who push people towards Trump and are in politics for themselves rather than making any real change
EXPLAINED: Massive TD Bank FRAUD, Fake Accounts Uncovered
Krystal and Saagar have Matt Stoller analyze the new TD Bank scandal that flew under the radar because of regulatory indifference and a lack of media coverage
REVEALED: Shadow ‘Sugar Brother’ Paid Hunter’s Tax Bill
Krystal and Saagar discuss the wealthy Hollywood lawyer who is reportedly Hunter Biden’s ‘sugar brother’ and paid his tax bill alongside a host of lifestyle and business expenses
Understanding JD Vance, Blake Masters, & The New Right
Krystal and Saagar have Marshall Kosloff interview journalist James Pogue to better understand the ideas around the JD Vance and Blake Masters Senate campaigns at the center of the New Right
Mothers & the Disappeared
The Signal How bad is the Taliban’s recent clampdown on women? Heather Barr on a new catastrophe for human rights in Afghanistan. Isaak Alexandre The Ministry for Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice issued the decree on behalf of the Taliban on Saturday, May 7: The women of […]
Left News Digest: May 15, 2022 The Intercept
Baby Formula Industry Successfully Lobbied to Weaken Bacteria Safety Testing Standards Lee Fang The current formula shortage is traced in part to a contamination-induced shutdown at a key manufacturing plant. READ MORE → Israel Admits It Might Have Killed Journalist, Attacks Her Funeral Robert Mackey Israeli police […]
Pentagon-Funded Think Tank Simulates War With China On NBC
By Caitlin Johnstone NBC’s Meet the Press just aired an absolutely freakish segment in which the influential narrative management firm Center for a New American Security (CNAS) ran war games simulating a direct US hot war with China. CNAS is funded by the Pentagon and by military-industrial complex […]
Daily News Update: May 15, 2022 The Week
Brigid Kennedy Would cameras in the Supreme Court help build trust? Brendan Morrow Why Mario Batali was acquitted in his sexual misconduct trial William Falk The next Prohibition Advertisement from Wisebread Insanely High Paying Cash Back Cards With No Annual Fee The Week Staff Abortion: Should corporations take […]
Breaking Points: 05 10 22 AMA Full Show
Krystal and Saagar answer your questions about future speaking engagements, good news outlets. elites being alright with recession, Bernie bros, and breaking points behind the scenes! Public Speaking: 0:00 – 1:22 Good Outlets: 1:23 – 3:30 Recession: 3:31 – 6:17 Bernie Bros: 6:18 – 9:11 Behind the Scenes: […]
Jose Nino’s Digest: May 14, 2022
Latest Ukraine Aid Bill Shows That The Republican Party is Still Stuck on America Last Mode On May 10, 2022, the US House approved a $40 billion bill that would supply Ukraine with military and economic aid. It was passed on a vote count of 368-57. The 57 […]
Abortion rights backers rally in anger: See scenes from across US
Will abortion be the issue that triggers Civil War Two in the same way slavery triggered Civil War One? By ASHRAF KHALIL and DAVID SHARP, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of abortion rights took to the streets across America on Saturday to make clear their anger at […]
The Lawyers Who Ate California: Part II
By Matt Taibbi The Activision Case, and the beginning of Tesla. Taking a strategy imported from the Department of Labor, the DFEH launches a series of media-centric cases. The failure of the federal case against Oracle had wide-ranging repercussions. For one thing, the firm moved its headquarters out […]
The Lawyers Who Ate California: Part I
By Matt Taibbi Part One: The Feds. A small group of regulators out West tests out a new theory of corporate enforcement, with disastrous consequences. A while ago I got a tip, suggesting a look into a high-profile lawsuit. You likely know the case: video game titan Activision, […]
Krystal Kyle & Friends | Harvey Kaye & Alan Minsky
This week we’re joined by a brilliant team, professor and historian Harvey Kaye and Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America Alan Minsky. These two give their sharp insight into how Democrats are doing on the issues we care most about, like economic inequality and poverty — and […]
Breaking Points: 5/12/22 Full UNCUT Mini Show
Krystal and Saagar talk about black Republicans, corrupt lobbying, Saudi connections to 9/11, Louis CK comments, Hunter Biden’s funding, Pelosi vs Newsom with Kyle Kulinski, Marshall Kosloff interviews on The New Right and the foreign policy blob, Ryan Grim & Ken Klippenstein on Saudis, and Matt Stoller on […]
Germany finds hundreds of Nazi-linked staff in security agencies
Al-Jazeera Over a three-year period, 327 employees of Germany’s federal and state security authorities have been found to have links to right-wing extremism. The figures are from the Federal Ministry of the Interior’s second situation report on right-wing extremism in the security agencies, due to be published on Friday and […]
California lawmaker proposes ‘Dog and Cat Bill of Rights’
Why not voting rights as well? After all, Caligula appointed his horse to the Roman Senate. By Brad Dress and The Hill via Nexstar Media Wire A California lawmaker introduced a bill this month to give cats and dogs in his state the same legal rights and protections […]
WH press secretary Jen Psaki’s last briefing chaotic, Simon Ateba heckles
By Callie Patteson and Steven Nelson White House press secretary Jen Psaki’s final briefing with reporters went off the rails Friday after one reporter repeatedly shouted a question about fair access in the room. As Psaki began to take questions — after fighting back tears as she thanked […]
Biden urges investigation of Israeli cops
Will the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh have the same effect on US-Israel relations as the Jamal Khashoggi killing on US-Saudi relations? The US ruling class appears to be fragmenting into a European-oriented faction (Blue Tribe elites) and a Gulf States/Israel-oriented faction (Red Tribe elites). By Steven Nelson […]
Why the Fed wants corporate America to have a hiring freeze
By Ethan Wolff-Mann The chorus of those wanting a weaker labor market is getting louder and louder. After the recent job numbers were released last week, Bank of America analysts said in a note they are essentially “rooting against the home team” and hope the numbers stop being […]
Freedom News Digest: May 14, 2022
“Knowing the truth is important, but even more important is to act on it. Let’s stop the gang of criminal lunatics that controls Washington while we still can.” –Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr., “Why the Warmongers Are Wrong About China” (2022) May 13, 2022 Inflation Malarkey Faced with public […]
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