What the U.S. Could’ve Done With the $2 Trillion Spent on the Afghanistan War
Rather than leave 240,000 people dead, the U.S. could have greened half its electrical grid--for starters.
Hedges: The Unraveling of the American Empire
US leadership has stumbled from one military debacle to another, a trajectory mirroring the sad finales of other historical imperial powers.
The Extraordinary Rendition of Japanese Latin Americans During World War II
During the war, the U.S. government orchestrated the mass abduction of more than 6,000 Japanese, Germans, Italians, and Jews with the collaboration of 18 Latin American countries and interned them…
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Jonathan Taplin: Capitalism Killed the Rock-and-Roll Star
The music industry veteran joins Robert Scheer to discuss his new memoir about the time he spent among rock-and-roll royalty like Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin.
The Fine Print on Biden’s Afghanistan Announcement
Contrary to what Joe Biden has said and corporate media has parroted, U.S. warfare in Afghanistan is set to continue well beyond September 11, 2021.
Joe Biden Is No “Radical” Progressive Hero
The press is building an image of a "radical" progressive hero, while reality looks like the same corporate Democrat.
‘Scheer Intelligence’ Interview With Janet Yang Wins NAEJ Award
"The Power and Pain of Being Asian American During the Coronavirus Crisis," a prescient episode of veteran journalist Robert Scheer's podcast which features Hollywood powerhouse Janet Yang, has received a…
Book Review: Driving the Samburu Bride
Driving the Samburu BrideBy Diane C. Perlov Reviewed by H Patricia Hynes / Original to ScheerPost Diane Perlov’s memoir of the two years she lived among semi-nomadic people in northern…
We Should All Be Afraid of the New Cold War
2021 looks a lot like 1981—and that should scare us.
Oliver Hermanus: ‘Moffie’ Links White Supremacy and Homophobia as Macho Perversions
The South African writer-director discusses his new film and the complex history of his native country on this week’s “Scheer Intelligence.”
Lee Camp: How Corporate America Supports Racism, Hatred & Exploitation (in New & Fun Ways!)
Corporations like General Mills and ExxonMobil aren’t going to save us from white supremacist violence or climate annihilation with their piddly tweets.
Is Traditional Ira Glasser-Style Liberalism Vanishing?
"Mighty Ira," a documentary about legendary former ACLU chief Ira Glasser, is simultaneously inspiring and unnerving.
Scotland Reaches Green Landmark
In just under 10 years, the country has pulled off a green energy miracle.
Medicare for All Could Save My Life
My insurance says my cancer drugs aren’t “medically necessary.” No one should have to fight for care like this.
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Maj. Danny Sjursen: What Is It About the Democrats’ Love of War?
The retired army major discusses Biden’s stalling on Trump’s commitment to end the US-Afghanistan war on this week's installment of "Scheer Intelligence."