John Kiriakou on Daniel Hale and America’s Unending Persecution of Whistleblowers
John Kiriakou joins Robert Scheer to discuss the plight of the whistleblower, sentenced to 45 months in prison for revealing how often drone strikes kill civilians.
Hedges: The Most Important Battle for Press Freedom in Our Time
If he is extradited and found guilty of publishing classified material it will set a legal precedent that will effectively end national security reporting.
Over 500 Scholars Launch Fightback Against Israel Lobby’s Antisemitism Smear of UK Academics
The question, raised by the petition and letter of complaint, is whether universities like Glasgow will continue to submit to such attacks on academic life under the cover of false…
Big Oil Misinformation Campaign Exposed Ahead of Historic House Hearing
By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams An investigation by HEATED and Earther revealed Wednesday that fossil fuel industry advertising in some of the most popular U.S. political newsletters “has exploded”…
Every Other Tuesday with Mort Sahl
The legendary standup comedian Mort Sahl died at his home Tuesday in Mill Valley at age 94. Prior to his relocation to northern California in 2008, he and I would…
Democrats Urged to Seize ‘Historic Chance’ on Billionaire Wealth Tax
Following Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's objection to raising the corporate tax rate, the party has turned to Sen. Ron Wyden's proposal.
Chris Hedges and John Pilger on the ‘Show Trial’ of Julian Assange
Investigative journalism is also on trial with WikiLeaks' founder.
Don’t Believe the Corporate “Labor Shortage” Bullsh*t
What's really happening is more accurately described as a living-wage shortage, a hazard pay shortage, a childcare shortage, a paid sick leave shortage, and a health care shortage.
John Kiriakou: Drone Whistleblower Thrown in Pen With Terrorists
Is society safer with Daniel Hale, who exposed U.S. drone civilian killings, being housed with some of the most dangerous prisoners in America?
Seeing the Future When No One Believes You
Alone among members of Congress in the days after the 9/11 attacks, Barbara Lee grasped what the future held and voted against the initial congressional Authorization for the Use of…
Chris Hedges: God “Caged” in Jersey
Chris Hedges joins Robert Scheer on this week's "Scheer Intelligence" to talk about his 10 years as a teacher and pupil creating theater in the U.S. prison plantation system.
Lee Camp: The Four Layers of Reality — and Why We’re Only Allowed to Talk About One
There are at least four different aspects of our daily American lives that affect everything from how we think to where we live — not that anyone in corporate media…
Oath Keepers in the State House: How a Militia Movement Took Root in the Republican Mainstream
A membership roster for the Oath Keepers, a violent extremist group whose followers have been charged in the Jan. 6 insurrection, includes state lawmakers, congressional candidates, and local government and…
Republicans Rebuked After Torpedoing Voting Rights Bill
By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a compromise voting rights bill—the Freedom to Vote Act—sparking a deluge of criticism from Democrats and progressive groups who…
Ralph Nader on the Easiest Way to Harness Solar Energy
One use of solar has not received enough attention.