Western Media, Leaders Slammed for ‘Deafening’ Silence Over Israeli Torture Revelations
"Can you imagine the response if Palestinians were holding Israelis in mass rape camps and torturing them to death?" asked one critic.
Modernizing Nuclear War
Seventy-nine years ago, the Truman administration dropped atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, instantly killing approximately 100,000 innocent civilians. Host Robert Scheer calls these horrific incidents…
Western Ambassadors Boycott Nagasaki Memorial After Israel Excluded
The Japanese city did not invite Israel's ambassador to the ceremony to avoid the risk of protests against the Gaza genocide.
Outrage as NYPD Arrests Cello-Playing Grandfather at Citibank Climate Protest
"Rather than doing something about its role in the climate crisis, Citi is choosing instead to target climate activists with false charges and unwarranted arrests," said cellist John Mark Rozendaal.
Carbon Credits Are Supposed to Funnel Money to Poor Countries. Do They?
Researchers say there is "no evidence" that they bring economic benefits to communities where projects are based.
International Campaign Targets Tanker Supplying Israeli War Planes With Texas Oil
A growing international coalition is fighting to prevent vessels carrying military fuel to Israel from docking in the Mediterranean Sea.
Hamas Names Yahya Sinwar As Political Leader After Haniyeh’s Assassination
Choosing Yahya Sinwar as Hamas’s leader is seen as a significant escalation towards a potential regional war, amidst the one-week wait for Iran’s and Hezbollah’s promised retaliatory attacks on Israel
AIPAC Spent $9 Million to Help Oust Cori Bush
Pro-Israel prosecutor Wesley Bell defeated incumbent Cori Bush in Missouri's 1st District primary. He got $9 million worth of help from AIPAC.
Israel’s Mask Is Slipping w/ David Hearst | The Chris Hedges Report
David Hearst, Editor-in-Chief of Middle East Eye, and I discuss Israel, Gaza and what the genocide means for the future of Israel.
Cori Bush Loses Reelection Bid to Democrat Backed by $8.5 Million From AIPAC
"Tonight's results should be a warning sign to anyone who cares about our democracy," said one advocacy group.
Even in Palestine, the Birds Shall Return
As the situation in Gaza worsens, Netanyahu was applauded for demanding more arms in Congress. In contrast, Beijing hosted Palestinian factions, pushing for unity and peace.
Majority of Americans Oppose Using US Troops To Defend Israel
The Biden administration has committed to defending Israel from an expected Iranian reprisal attack.
Will the Tim Walz VP Pick Bring Progressive Policies to the Harris Ticket?
Jacobin staff writer Branko Marcetic talks to DemocracyNow! team about what the Walz pick means.
World-Ending Maneuvers?
Inside the Nuclear-Weapons Lobby Today.
Caitlin Johnstone: Backing the Worst Aggressor
By Caitlin Johnstone / CaitlinJohnstone.com U.S. President Joe Biden — if you feel like pretending Biden is still serving as president and still making the decisions in the White House…