Calling Chauvin a “Bad Apple” Denies Systemic Nature of Racist Police Violence
"Even the best training in the world cannot teach police, who are licensed to kill and deployed to enforce a racist system, not to be racist."
Fossil Fuel Companies Fuel American Fascism, by Basav Sen
As the struggle to stop LINE 3 has become first and foremost, I am reposting this article from Scheerpost about the oil industry's funding of neo-fascist groups and the connections through Enbridge and Line 3. The Minnesota Connetion
David Swanson: A Cold War Re-Education in 8 Minutes
"The U.S. could have chosen hot war, but could also have chosen peace."
The Empire: Chris Hedges, Noam Chomsky, Alfred McCoy, Sheldon Richman, Caitlin Johnstone
The decline and fall of the American Empire?
USA Should Negotiate A Ban On Basing Weapons In Space, Deploying Weapons In Space Crosses A Barrier That Can’t Be Walked Back
"For example, buried in the DOD 2020 budget is $150 million for research into putting missile defense assets in space to attack enemy nuclear missiles in the boost phase. If the U.S. or another nation does deploy weapons in space, it would be the first country to do so and likely would be a disaster for strategic stability."
Opposing Line 3 full page ad in the Star Tribune, January 31, 2021
A Broad and Growing Movement says the Time is Now to Stop Line 3. An open letter to Minnesota decision makers. Since 2014 thousands of Minnesotans have shown up at hearings, talked to neighbors, written letters and organized in their communities to oppose Enbridge's Line 3 tar sands pipeline. Line 3 is a clear danger More
Women Against Military Madness, Peacestock Peace Plaza
WAMM dedicates our time, effort, and energy through issue-focused committees that allow members to be active in a non-hierarchical organization that builds peace and justice. Join us!
Glenn Greenwald on the Biden Administration and Expanding Censorship with Chris Hedges
The Biden administration and what it will mean for a country in crisis...
New Years Minneapolis Style
Editor's Note: Everyday as I drive down Lake Street and other parts of the city I see the signs of reconstruction...I also see the still boarded-up windows with artwork. Some of it is taken down, but new artwork has appeared on the sides of buildings, some clearly painted to stay. Boards created by community artists More
Venezuelan elections a blow to US Imperialism
A video panel discussion about the recent Venezuelan election with Margaret Flowers, Vijay Prashad, Zoe PC, and Bahman Azad. Sponsored by the United National Action Coalition (UNAC). https://youtu.be/yN8dGE4dO4M DONATE AND SUBSCRIBE TO RISE UP TIMES Truth is not fake news. Justice is not fake news. Rise Up Times needs your help to bring More
Those Who Don’t Fear the Lobby, by Craig Wood
"...Jews worried privately about blowback or even losing their jobs if they openly complained about Israeli injustice."