Netanyahu’s Power Grab Is Shattering the Myth of a United, Democratic Israel
The illusion of a cohesive Israel, an Israel that is a miraculous success, exists only in the minds of privileged Israeli and some diaspora Jews. Some European politicians may also…
‘Now Do Bush’: Trump Arraignment Contrasts Typical Immunity for US Leaders
"Trump should be prosecuted for a variety of crimes, committed both as a private citizen and public official," argues Jeremy Scahill. "But if we want to claim that our system…
‘Grim Milestone’: Over 400 Human Rights Defenders Murdered Worldwide Last Year
"Despite an assault on human rights and the rule of law in many countries," human rights defenders "showed remarkable courage and persistence in advocating for more democratic, just, and inclusive…
Chris Hedges: Reclaiming Our Country
This is a talk Chris Hedges gave on April 4th at the Independent National Convention in Austin, Texas.
The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun
In New York, the real estate industry and the politicians in its pocket both reign supreme. These tenants have a plan to change that forever.
States Try to Obscure Execution Details as Drugmakers Hinder Lethal Injection
By Renuka Rayasam/ Kaiser Health News In 2011, Jeffrey Motts was executed in South Carolina. More than a decade later, the state hasn’t carried out another execution because officials have…
Migrant Deaths in Mexico Put Spotlight on US Policy That Shifted Immigration Enforcement South
The United States is a big part of that “extensive use” on both sides of the border.
German Leftist Lawmaker Says US Soldiers and Nukes Must Leave Her Country
On the floor of Germany’s parliament, Left Party MP Sevim Dağdelen called for the c. 38,000 US soldiers in her country to leave, and to take their nuclear weapons with…
Documents Reveal Oil Giant Shell Knew About Climate Impacts Even Earlier
"Despite internal awareness, the company systematically downplayed the problem to the public, instead promoting more and more fossil fuel use despite the dangers," said one expert. "Now, five decades later,…
Tinpot Legislators
Their One-Party Rule Will Be Ruinous for the Earth.
‘People Are Going to Die’: Florida Senate Republicans Pass Abortion Ban
"This is a devastating day for our state and freedoms," said one Democratic Florida state lawmaker. "This six-week abortion ban is deeply unpopular, dangerous, and un-American."
Missing Links in Textbook History: Women
In the latest installment of the Missing Links series, Jim Mamer explores written history's outlook on women and the disparity between men and women in textbooks.
Atlanta’s “Cop City” is a Blueprint for America’s Future
Weeks since the police killing of Manuel “Tortuguita” Tehran, residents continue to fight the planned construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Center. But the future they’re fighting to prevent concerns…
Milley Says the US Should Attack Iran’s IRGC Quds Force
Direct US attacks on the Quds Force could spark a full-blown war with Iran.
15 Million People Could Lose Coverage as Nightmarish Medicaid ‘Purge’ Begins
"I feel sick," said one physician. "Medicaid is not enough: we need seamless, lifelong universal care now."