Patrick Lawrence: American Freefall
The extent to which the U.S. has embarked on a departure from reality is only a question for empires in their waning decades.
Mahmoud Khalil’s Attorney: ‘This Is the McCarthy Era All Over Again’
The US government is weaponizing antisemitism as an excuse to kidnap and deport even lawful permanent residents.
British Intel Sought To Silence West’s Top Russia Academic, Leaks Reveal
Leaked documents show UK intelligence operatives grooming British politicians to silence academics expressing skepticism of London’s Ukraine proxy war effort. One of the targets, Richard Sakwa, believes the campaign resulted…
With Section 230 Repeal, Dems and Media Offer Trump New Censorship Tools
Dissolving Section 230 would empower a Trump-helmed federal government to force online platforms to stifle, or promote, certain speech.
Tufts Grad Student Targeted by DHS Wrote Suspiciously Pro-Humanity Op-Ed
Ozturk might be the first student to be targeted specifically for engaging in journalism deemed offensive by the state.
Chris Hedges: Surrendering to Authoritarianism
Liberal institutions, including universities, traditionally surrender without a fight to the dictates of autocrats. Ours are no exception.
Customs Officials Deny French Scientist US Entry Over His Anti-Trump Texts
An FBI inquiry was briefly opened, then dropped, after which the scientist was deported to France.
DOJ Deploys ‘Antisemitism Task Force’ to Four US Cities as Part of Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Protests
The task force is likely using a definition of antisemitism that includes criticism of Israel
A Palestinian-Israeli Film Is an Oscars Favorite − So Why Is It So Hard to See?
By Drew Paul / The Conversation For many low-budget, independent films, an Oscar nomination is a golden ticket. The publicity can translate into theatrical releases or rereleases, along with more…
Austrian Police Detain Richard Medhurst; Accuse Him of Being Hamas Member; UK Extends Probe Against Him
The British journalist said he was accused by Austrian agents of encouraging terrorism, disseminating propaganda and being involved in organized crime, reports Joe Lauria.
Trump Issues Order to End Censorship
On Monday President Donald Trump signed an executive order that ensures no federal government official facilitates conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen, reports Joe…
Glenn Greenwald: TikTok “Refugees” Flee To Chinese RedNote App
By Glenn Greenwald / System Update
Chris Hedges: How Algorithms Suppress Speech and Perpetuate Empire
By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report
Media Downplay Israeli Violations of Hezbollah Ceasefire
By Bryce Greene / Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting Israel and Hezbollah signed a ceasefire agreement at the end of November that required both sides to refrain from attacks on…
Jonathan Cook: Billionaires Dangle Free Speech Like a Bauble. We Gawp Like Open-Mouthed Babies
Zuckerberg, Trump, Musk. None care about free speech, least of all yours or mine. They care about power and remaining billionaires – or, better still, becoming trillionaires.