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Starve, Strangle, Invade: How Washington’s Siege of Cuba Is Pushing a Nation to the Brink

June 3, 2026 6 Comments

Medea Benjamin warns that a decades-long economic war against Cuba has escalated into what she calls a “medieval siege,” as fuel shortages cripple hospitals, food systems and daily life while…

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The United States Is On The Path To Fascism; How To Change Course

March 10, 2026 39 Comments

Posted by Joshua Scheer As the United States hurtles deeper into political, economic, and imperial crisis, the word “fascism” is no longer rhetorical—it’s descriptive. On this week’s Clearing the FOG,…

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Patrick Lawrence: China and Russia Deepen Ties To Oppose US’s Destabilizing Actions

March 28, 2023 3 Comments

By Margaret Flowers / Popular Resistance The recent accord between Saudi Arabia and Iran, facilitated by China, signifies a seismic shift in geopolitical dynamics. This was followed by a three-day…

Dr. Margaret Flowers International Interview

Margaret Flowers: To Save the Planet, We Must End Instruments of Corporate Power

April 26, 2022 18 Comments

"Clearing the FOG" host Margaret Flowers speaks with Manuel Pérez-Rocha of the Institute for Policy Studies about ousted Pakistani leader Imran Khan and how trade agreements function to force countries…

Starve, Strangle, Invade: How Washington’s Siege of Cuba Is Pushing a Nation to the Brink

The United States Is On The Path To Fascism; How To Change Course

Patrick Lawrence: China and Russia Deepen Ties To Oppose US’s Destabilizing Actions

Margaret Flowers: To Save the Planet, We Must End Instruments of Corporate Power

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