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Nexus X HumectressAOC calls out US and Israel for the human rights violations of Palestinians
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a speech on the House floor in support of Palestinian rights.
John Pilger: Israel is The WATCHDOG of The US & UK in The Middle East, Keeps Region Unstable!
In our interview with John Pilger first broadcast in 2018, John Pilger discusses UK arms sales to Israel which have been used against the occupied population of Palestine calls Israel the watchdog of the US and UK which keeps arms markets well-nourished and the Middle East in constant […]
A Wee Black Bookof Belfast Anarchism (1867-1973)
By Máirtín Ó Catháin After the visit of John McAra (1870–1915), an anarchist propagandist from Scotland to Belfast in 1908, it was remarked by the press that there was clearly no hope for anarchism in Ulster. He was labelled a ‘crank’(a definition famously embraced by FrancisSheehy–Skeffingtonas ‘a small […]
“Greater Israel”: The Zionist Plan for the Middle East
By Israel Shahak and Prof Michel Chossudovsky, Global Research One of our most popular articles, first published on March 1st, 2013 *** Today, May 13, 2021, we commemorate The Nakba. 73 years ago on May 13, 1948. The Palestinian Catastrophe prevails. In a 2018 report, the United Nations stated that Gaza had […]
Man arrested in wife’s murder now accused of voting for Trump in her name
“Just because I wanted Trump to win,” he allegedly said, per a transcript of the conversation included in the affidavit. “I just thought, give him another vote.” “I figured all these other guys are cheating,” he allegedly said, adding that his wife “was going to vote for Trump […]
Rebel Rabbis: Anti-Zionist Jews Against Israel
VICE embeds with the London branch of the Neturei Karta, a group of controversial Ultra Orthodox Jews who campaign against Zionism and for the immediate dismantling of the state of Israel. Because of their unusual views, and support of people like ex-Iranian president Ahmadinejad and groups like the […]
Chomsky: Without US Aid, Israel Wouldn’t Be Killing Palestinians En Masse
Yep. By C.J. Polychroniou, Truthout Successive Israeli governments have been trying for years to push Palestinians out of the Holy City of Jerusalem, and the latest round of Israeli attacks fall in line with that goal. But to understand the roots of the current escalation — and the […]
What’s Wrong with Rocket Attacks?
I don’t know many Internet debates I’ve had with “pro-Israel” types who will always assume “But da rocket attacks…” is an ace in the hole. To which I always casually respond that I am pro-rocket attacks.
In Palestine and Colombia, US Imperialism Kills
Since the national strike began in #Colombia on April 28, 39 protestors have been killed by police. In #Israel, 139 people including children have been murdered. BOTH bankrolled by the U.S.
America’s Welfare State Is on Borrowed Time
It’s interesting how this article conveniently forgets to mention corporate and bank welfare. But it is the Wall Street Journal. By Christopher DeMuth, Wall Street Journal Biden has fully embraced the mad goal of giving 98% of the population lavish benefits at no cost. Has anyone noticed that […]
Tax-Exempt U.S. Nonprofits Fuel Israeli Settler Push to Evict Palestinians
By Alex Kane, The Intercept On May 6, right-wing Israeli officials descended on Sheikh Jarrah, a neighborhood in occupied East Jerusalem, to show their support for the settler movement’s push to displace Palestinian residents and take their homes. One of the officials was Aryeh King, a deputy mayor […]
What’s Happening in Palestine?
Update on the evening of Day 4 of #Gaza escalation:— 950 injured and 126 killed (including 31 children and 20 women) since Israel’s ‘Operation Guardian of the Walls’ started in Gaza Israel intensifies attacks, — ‘worse than 2014 war’ —, continuing aerial bombardment using ‘insane force,’ flattening buildings. […]
Bernie Sanders: The U.S. Must Stop Being an Apologist for the Netanyahu Government
By Bernie Sanders, New York Times “Israel has the right to defend itself.” These are the words we hear from both Democratic and Republican administrations whenever the government of Israel, with its enormous military power, responds to rocket attacks from Gaza. Let’s be clear. No one is arguing […]
Watch Rep. Rashida Tlaib Blast U.S. Aid for Israel & Attack on Gaza in Dramatic House Floor Speech
Democracy Now As the death toll in Gaza reaches at least 119 amid Israel’s escalation of its aerial assault, Congressmember Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, the first Palestinian American woman elected to Congress, delivered a powerful speech on the House floor Thursday to denounce the violence and attempted erasure […]
Rania Khalek On Israel Palestine
This is quite good.
Marjorie Taylor Greene CHASES AOC & SCOLDS Her To Debate
This is what parliamentary politics looks like in many Third World countries. We’re getting there.
The Spanish Civil War
By James Michael Yeoman The Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 was one of the most significant moments in the history of anarchism. The outbreak of the conflict sparked a revolution, in which women and men inspired by anarchist ideas took control of the streets of Barcelona and the […]
Keith Preston on Liz Cheney, the nature of neocons + much more
Watch the interview here.
WeWork CEO Says At-Home Workers WORSE Than In-Person Ones
Oh, the horrors. Team Rising discusses the CEO of WeWork telling the WallStreet Journal “there is an easy way for companies to spot their most engaged employees.”
Why Biden MUST Release Intel On Lab Leak Hypothesis
Wisconsin Congressman, Mike Gallagher, discusses the independent investigation that has been launched into the origins of the coronavirus.
Beer AND Cash Incentives Widely Successful In Vaccine Uptake
Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti discuss the incentives being offered to Americans who get the Coronavirus vaccine.
VAST MAJORITY Agree Wealthy, Corporations Don’t Pay Fair Share
During times of economic decline and class polarization, the popularity of statism typically increases. That’s generally a worldwide phenomenon. Team Rising discusses polling by Pew Research that finds Americans are bothered “a lot” by the feeling that some corporations and wealthy people do not pay their fair share […]
Dem Governor Calls In NATIONAL GUARD To Break Strike
Back to the 19th century. Krystal Ball shares her thoughts on the state of Connecticut requesting help from the National Guard if nursing home workers strike.
How Financial Interests Influence News Making Decisions
Author, Ashely Rindsberg, discusses his book “The Gray Lady Winked: How the New York Times’s Misreporting, Distortions and Fabrications Radically Alter History.”
EPSTEIN At Center Of Bill, Melinda Gates Divorce
Saagar Enjeti weighs in on reporting that reveals Melinda Gates had been meeting with divorce lawyers since 2019.
Joe Scarborough Calls Glenn Greenwald ‘Russian Agent’ In Fiery Exchange
Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti react to the heated Twitter exchange between Glenn Greenwald and Joe Scarborough over their views on Rep. Liz Cheney.
The TRUTH About The Current Israeli Palestinian Conflict- A Breakdown
Good overview.
Over 75 Asian, LGBTQ groups oppose anti-Asian hate crimes bill
By Shawna Chen, Axios More than 75 Asian and LGBTQ organizations issued a statement Wednesday rejecting the anti-Asian hate crime bill that recently soared through the Senate. Why it matters: The groups say the bill will bolster law enforcement and further harm marginalized people. Their opposition reflects a […]
Reporters Once Challenged the Spy State. Now, They’re Agents of It
By Matt Taibbi News companies are pioneering a new brand of vigilante reporting, partnering with the spy agencies they once oversaw. What a difference a decade makes. Just over ten years ago, on July 25, 2010, Wikileaks released 75,000 secret U.S. military reports involving the war in Afghanistan. […]
Meet the Censored: C.J. Hopkins, Critic of the “New Normal”
By Matt Taibbi Internet platforms have had a sense of humor failure about the Germany-based playwright, author, and satirist, one of many zapped for criticism of pandemic policies. The arrival of Covid-19 has crashed America on a paradox that reads like the plot of a bad Star Trek […]
The Telos Press Podcast: Roundtable on the U.S. Capitol Riot
TELOS In today’s episode of the Telos Press Podcast, David Pan talks with Jay Gupta, Mark G.E. Kelly, and Timothy W. Luke about the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Their discussion covers a range of topics, including the main causes of the riot, the cultic character […]
Caught between Internationalism, Transnationalism and Immigration: A Brief Account of the History of Anarchism in Egypt until 1945
By Laura Galián, Costantino Paonessa Anarchism first appeared in the Southern Mediterranean countries at the end of the nineteenth century with the immigration of European workers and political exiles. Despite the important role anarchists played in introducing radical and revolutionary political thought in Egypt, only historians Anthony Gorman […]
Influential Republicans threaten to form new party
Dozens of Republicans are planning to call for reforms amid escalating divisions within their party and are threatening to form a separate group if GOP members do not break away from former President Trump. The more than 100 former Republican officials are expected to release their demands in […]
Here Comes the ’70s
By Matthew Walter, The American Conservative It is somehow absurdly fitting that Joe Biden, who entered the United States Senate in 1973 at the age of 30 as an opponent of racial busing, is presiding over a return to the 1970s. The Seventies are one of the few […]
Why I am excited about Mars
By Ian Mayes In recent years I have been becoming increasingly interested in and excited about the prospect of people exploring and colonizing the planet Mars. A friend asked me recently about what I find so compelling about this idea, and I thought that I’d elaborate some on […]
A free-market alternative to government-controlled health care
The entire plan can be read here. Is this better or worse than either Obamacare or Medicare-for-All? By Justin Haskins and S.T. Karnick, Chicago Tribune For the better part of the past three decades, supporters of free-market public policy solutions have fought against one attempt after another by […]
Dems And Media SWOON Over Liz Cheney DISGUSTING Display
Of course. As I have said, this is a ruling class unity regime: neocons, neoliberals, supply-siders, imperialists, technocrats, and woke progressives united against all genuine dissidents. Krystal Ball weighs in on the decision to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from Republican leadership.
Biden To The Right Of Obama On Israel Policy
Saager’s and Krystal’s comments in this are good. Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti react to President Joe Biden’s discussion with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
OH Governor Does $1 Million Lottery To Incentivize Vaccines
Team Rising reacts to reports that Ohio is using federal COVID-19 relief dollars to conduct a $1 million lotto drawing for people who have been vaccinated.
How Will Yang Fair After Israel Comments?
I always thought Yang was weak on foreign policy, particularly Israel, which is why I thought Tulsi Gabbard and Marianne Williamson were better candidates than Yang. A good litmus test as to whether someone is a genuinely “anti-system” figure is the degree to which they are critical of […]
PIPELINE REOPENS, Is Gas Shortage Over?
Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti discuss the Colonial Pipeline resuming operations and President Biden’s actions to thwart future cyberattacks.
DEBUNKING Inflation Scaremongering
I lean toward the view that inflation is more of a long-run than immediate danger. Inflation is a potential though not inevitable consequence of more immediate problems. Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti share their thoughts on new numbers revealing the Core CPI Inflation numbers.
Anarchism in India: Theory and Praxis
Anarchist Library UGL: Ok, let us start with the basic things like the project itself. What is it? TSU: Okay, well, the scarlet underground’s got three parts of the project—the first part of course is the immediate mutual aid that we need to be using as a direct […]
Homeless Oaklanders were tired of the housing crisis. So they built a ‘miracle’ village
By Gabrielle Canon, The Guardian Under a highway, beautiful structures offer food, healthcare, showers and a free ‘store’ – as well as a strong sense of community. Tucked under a highway overpass in West Oakland, just beyond a graveyard of charred cars and dumped debris, lies an unexpected […]
Democracy’s invisible armor against bullies
This is one of the most comical editorials I have read in a while. Christian Science Monitor Biden has shored up four key allies – and their democratic ideals – against next-door aggressors. During his early months in office, President Joe Biden has taken an unusual approach to […]
The Facts About Israel and Palestine
It’s rather ironic that “woke” America’s two closest allies are an ethnostate and a theocratic absolute monarchy.
DEBATE: GUN CONTROL / 2ND AMENDMENT – Ben Burgis vs Steve Cox
Zac & Gavin of The Vanguard host and moderate a live #DEBATE between Steve Cox (Independent Congressional Candidate) and Ben Burgis (Philosophy instructor, Jacobin columnist) concerning gun control, gun rights and the second amendment in general.
On the Peculiar Character of American ‘Racism’
As a social scientist myself, I lean toward the view that the evidence indicates that racism in the United States today is neither the pervasive, all-encompassing racism that existed in past times, nor is racism non-existent or entirely marginal or peripheral. Instead, I think the evidence supports the […]
Is the United States a racist country?
For the prosecution. By Rashawn Ray Brookings Institute South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott shocked many people when, in response to President Joe Biden’s congressional address, he stated that “America is not a racist country.” He admitted that he himself had experienced “the pain of discrimination,” and noted, “I know what it […]
Defense Secretary Austin calls for ‘new vision’ for American defense
Austin’s comments fit the general pattern of a shift toward soft power, outsourcing imperial functions to client state and proxy forces, and greater reliance on technology. By Robert Burns, The Associated Press NAVAL STATION PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — In his first major speech as Pentagon chief, Lloyd Austin […]
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