Alfred de Zayas: Provocation is Not an Innocent Act
The mainstream media frequently manages the narrative in an attempt to “legitimize” the use of force, e.g. by the US and NATO countries in Yugoslavia (1999), Afghanistan (since 2001), Iraq (since 2003), or to absolve the provocateur, e.g. to downplay or outright ignore NATO’s continuing provocations of Russia.
Sami Rasouli, Iraq Today: 32 years of war, sanctions and occupation since 1991
After a large protest in Iraq for change, led by young people, what is the Iraq of the people now.
Seymour Hersh: The Ukraine Refugee Question
Zelensky’s desire to take the war to Russia may not be clear to the president and senior foreign policy aides in the White House, but it is to those in the American intelligence community who have found it difficult to get their intelligence and their assessments a hearing in the Oval Office.
Sami Rasouli: On the Anniversary for the Battle of Fallujah
thermal weapons, white phosphorus, and depleted uranium, as if the Iraqis were guinea pigs. Research confirms that unusual amounts of uranium and mercury are present in the roots of hair, important evidence linked to the use of weapons prohibited by international law.
Sami Rasouli: On the Anniversary of the Battle of Fallujah
thermal weapons, white phosphorus, and depleted uranium, as if the Iraqis were guinea pigs. Research confirms that unusual amounts of uranium and mercury are present in the roots of hair, important evidence linked to the use of weapons prohibited by international law.
Polly Mann Presente!
“Greatness is rare. Not many of us have encountered it; the courage to stand up for what you believe and the skill to lead and persuade others to pursue the dreams of social, racial, economic, and gender justice are isolated virtues, given to the very few. She is gutsy, scholarly, practical, and effective, a devoted friend and an inspiration to those who dream of freedom, equality, and justice.”
Chris Hedges: Julian Assange — A Fight We Must Not Lose
The detention and persecution of Julian Assange eviscerates all pretense of the rule of law and the rights of a free press.
Washington Is Obstructing the Path to a Political Settlement in Ukraine, by Gilbert Achear
What could be Washington’s goal in discarding collaboration with Beijing, which is the only possible way toward a political settlement acknowledging Ukraine’s territorial integrity?
Matt Taibbi: Eleven Minutes of Media Falsehoods, Just On One Subject, Just On One Station
You’re not hearing one or two stories about Russian bots or evil anti-vaxxers or even the treachery of Jill Stein and the Green Party, you’re hearing hundreds just on one channel, and God knows how many more in other outlets and via social media.
Minneapolis: Bikes vs. Business, by Susu Jeffrey
“The corridor reconstruction will impact most of the existing trees” from the Walker Art Center to Lake Street admitted Director of Public Works, Margaret Kelliher.
Jimmy Dore and Aaron Mate: Telling the Naked Truth
NY Times and WashPo Editors CONFRONTED for lies about war and more... https://youtu.be/-Upux1XBCbg Rise Up Times Editor's Comment: I don't always care for Jimmy's raunchiness but his analysis is direct and on the mark. Here he is with Aaron Mate and other voices. Editor's Comment: Since this has been published, there have been a number of comments on the Facebook version, Here is my response: NY Times & WashPo Editors CONFRONTED Over Ukraine War Lies! Antiwar activist Jose Vega is well on his way to becoming a legendary disruptor of the war machine. His latest target: an event More
Glenn Greenwald: Escalating the War Against Dissidents and Key Left-Liberal Tactic: Hold Everyone But Yourself to the Highest Moral Standards (& Get Rich!)
Greenwald makes the connections: the mainsream corporate media, green-washing by billionairies with their yachts, the pro-state (instead of pro-truth) mainstream corporate meida, the climate crisis and the carbon footprint...and more