Trump Directs His Former Aides Not To Testify In Impeachment Probe
Rob Porter, Rick Dearborn and Corey Lewandowski are all facing instructions from the White House regarding testifying before the...
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‘The man who sold America’: Mitch McConnell’s mountain of political sins catalogued in devastating new profile
The Kentucky Republican has been unpopular in his home state for years, but this summer has seen his approval rating plunge to 18...
read moreIsrael’s election: Exit polls show Netanyahu falling short
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party trails the center-left Blue and White party in 2 of 3 exit polls released as...
read moreThe ‘Official Secrets’ Movie vs. Joe Biden’s Lies About the Iraq War
Historically factual, “Official Secrets” is concerned with truth — and the human consequences of evading or telling it....
read moreOver 800 Climate Strikes Planned in U.S. on September 20th; Global Climate Strikes to Take Place in 132 Countries
5 Days Ahead of Strikes, Activists of All Ages, Labor Groups, Faith Leaders, Businesses Gear Up for Youth-Led Climate Strikes in...
read moreWarning: ‘Nuclear Weapons Arms Race Is Here’: Russians, Anti-Nuke Experts Denounce US Missile Test
Nuclear experts and disarmament advocates are warning that the world is witnessing a new arms race after the Pentagon tested a new...
read moreNot again. Not another war based on a lie.
The Trump administration may be gearing up to attack Iran, as a “response” to the recent attacks on Saudi oil refineries. And they...
read moreMost top Democratic presidential candidates demand Kavanaugh’s impeachment – but not all
Most of the top Democratic presidential candidates are issuing calls demanding U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh be...
read moreSen. Chris Coons told FBI last year about Kavanaugh allegation in NYT
Coons’ letter to the FBI came days before Kavanaugh’s confirmation. Source: Sen. Chris Coons told FBI last year about...
read moreIt’s Not Just Trump: New Report Details How Greed of ‘Border-Industrial Complex’ Fuels Militarization and Abuse
“The last three decades have witnessed an unstoppable boom in U.S. border spending and many arms, security, and IT firms have...
read moreUAW Says Its 49,000 Members at GM Plants Will Go on Strike Tonight
“We stood up for General Motors when they needed us most. Now we are standing together in unity and solidarity for our...
read moreFinancial Transactions Tax Would Cost Most People Little, Be Paid by the Wealthy, Discourage High-Frequency Trading
Report Refutes Spate of Misleading Claims Likely to be Repeated By U.S. Chamber Source: Financial Transactions Tax Would Cost Most...
read more‘Maximum lies’: Iran rejects US’ claim it attacked Saudi oil facilities
Allegations that Iran was behind the drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities are “unsubstantiated” and false, Foreign Ministry...
read moreProtesters Demand Microsoft Stop Profiting Off Concentration Camps, Immigrant Raids, Deportations
Close The Camps NYC Leads March And Sit-In At Microsoft For Colluding With ICE — Group Demands #NoBusinessWithICE Source:...
read moreFBI Was Deeply Involved in CIA Black Site Interrogations
The word haunting the austere courtroom was torture. Torture not only tormented the perpetrators; it has delayed justice for the...
read moreWhy Iran is getting the blame for an attack on Saudi Arabia claimed by Yemen’s Houthis
Tehran has long been accused of arming the Yemeni insurgent group. Source: Who are the Houthis and how closely linked are they to...
read moreWarren Rolls Out Plan She Calls ‘Most Sweeping Set of Anti-Corruption Reforms Since Watergate’
The White House hopeful says her proposed reforms would put power “back where it belongs—in the hands of the...
read moreOver 1,000 Websites and Major Companies Plan to Join ‘Digital Climate Strike’ Next Week
Tumblr, Kickstarter, WordPress, Imgur, BitTorrent, are among the companies to support the Global Climate Strike. Source: Over 1,000...
read moreRemembering the Crimes of the Powerful Exposed by Wikileaks’ Julian Assange
Assange’s “crime” was revealing deep, embarrassing, sometimes deadly, malfeasance by numerous actors, including the U.S. government,...
read moreNYC schools will excuse kids who ditch for climate change rally
Cut class for climate change!The Department of Education will excuse city kids who ditch school next Friday to partake in a Manhattan...
read moreWhat George Carlin Taught Us About Media Propaganda by Omission: On Bernie Sanders, Medicare for All, and the Green New Deal
In a country as wealthy as ours—when progressive proposals to address the crises of climate, healthcare and social inequality are...
read moreElizabeth Warren is going after Trump’s sister as part of her far-reaching ethics campaign: report
Although Trump-Barry’s retirement as a federal judge earlier this year “brought an abrupt end to an investigation into her role in...
read moreHouse committee investigating Elaine Chao for possible efforts to boost her family’s fortunes
The House Oversight and Reform Committee has asked Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to provide documents relating to her...
read moreRecord 7 Million People Displaced by Extreme Weather Events in First Half of 2019
The number was tallied tallied before Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas, and the organization predicted it could soar to 22 million...
read moreNew York Uncovers $1 Billion in Sackler Family Wire Transfers
In a court filing, the state attorney general’s office says that it has found new account transfers by members of the family that...
read moreNew York Prosecutors Subpoena Donald Trump’s Tax Returns: AP
A lawyer for the Trump Organization, Marc Mukasey, said he is “evaluating the situation and will respond as appropriate.” Source: New...
read moreHollywood Propaganda Attack On Venezuela
The US Is Starving And Killing Venezuelans In Real Life And, For Your Family’s Viewing Pleasure, On Television Screens. Source:...
read moreSaying He Would Return to US for Fair Trial, Snowden Wants People to Know ‘Why I Did What I Did’
“Was it better for the United States? Did it benefit us? Or did it cause harm? They don’t want the jury to be able to...
read moreJoe Biden’s Racist Answer on the Legacy of Slavery
Biden was asked about the legacy of slavery and gave a meandering answer that, in part, lectured black people on their parenting...
read moreTrump admin faces subpoena over ‘urgent’ whistleblower complaint
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff issued a subpoena to the nation’s top intelligence official Friday night, seeking...
read moreFederal Court Blocks Tennessee Law That Restricts Voter Registration Efforts
Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Suspending Law that has “Chilling Effect” on Third Party Registration Activity Source: Image...
read morePurdue Pharma bankruptcy: OxyContin maker filed for Chapter 11 Sunday
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday, days after reaching a tentative settlement with many state and...
read moreColumn: What if I were homeless? An immersion course in empathy in San Francisco’s Tenderloin
In San Francisco’s Tenderloin, an unusual immersion course in homelessness aims to build law enforcement’s empathy....
read moreNike’s Controversial Colin Kaepernick Ad Wins Emmy For Best Commercial
“Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything,” Kaepernick said. Source: Nike’s Controversial Colin Kaepernick...
read moreFood brands owned by Monsanto
Here are some of the brands that Monsanto works with. Source: Food brands owned by Monsanto – Nexus...
read moreWe Asked Prosecutors if Health Insurance Companies Care About Fraud. They Laughed at Us.
To protect their networks and bottom lines, health insurers don’t aggressively pursue widespread fraud, making it easy for scammers....
read moreNew York Times Apologizes for ‘Inappropriate and Offensive’ Tweet About Kavanaugh Sexual Misconduct Allegation
Backlash against the Times came shortly after the publication’s opinion account tweeted out the story with a message that read in...
read moreCoup Master: Michael Kozak, New US Envoy For Latin America
The New Acting Head Of U.S. Diplomacy Toward Latin America Is No Stranger To The Implementation Of Interventionist Tactics In The...
read moreThe DOJ is suing Omarosa for violating the same law Brett Kavanaugh is accused of violating: Ex-White House ethics chief
former Office of Government Ethics Director Walter Shaub noted a massive double standard at the Justice Department, pointing out that...
read moreMother And Daughter Duo Have Possibly Developed The First Alzheimer’s Vaccine
The vaccine contains synthetic versions of amino acid chains that trigger antibodies to attack Alzheimer’s protein in the blood. The...
read moreLula Da Silva: ‘They Thought Lies Were Going to Win’
In his first exclusive interview since he was imprisoned 526 days ago, former Brazilian president talks about prison, Latin America’s...
read moreLAPD to change policy on use of informants after furor over decision to spy on anti-Trump group
Police Chief Michel Moore said the department will conduct a more stringent review process before deploying informants in...
read moreAustin Groups 3-D Print Tiny Homes To Help End Homelessness
Community First Village, run by Mobile Loaves and Fishes to provide permanent, personal housing and services for homeless people in...
read moreSNL’s Chris Redd calls Caitlyn Jenner ‘Auntie Tom’ for supporting Trump over trans community
“Hey Caitlyn, you godd*mn hypocrite,” Redd began. “You’re like, against gay marriage, you voted for Trump, you’re like the Auntie Tom...
read moreBernie Sanders, Not Joe Biden, Sets the Democratic Party Line
Biden may be popular among Democratic voters, but he becomes a marginal figure in the company of his Democratic rivals. Biden offered...
read moreReally remembering 9-11: Recalling the Hundreds of Thousands of Civilian Victims of America’s Endless ‘War on Terror’
It’s not enough for Americans to mourn the deaths of 3000 Americans on 9-11, tragic as those were, writed TCBH! journalist Dave...
read moreHere’s how Democrats should talk about socialism
Let’s be very clear: if the Democratic candidate for president in 2020—whomever it is—does not know how to discuss...
read morePost-9/11 Terrorism Watchlist of More Than 1 Million Judged Unconstitutional
An individual’s listing on the watchlist is provided to many “partners,” including federal, state, and foreign government agencies...
read moreGuardian joins major global news collaboration Covering Climate Now
The Guardian joins the Nation and Columbia Journalism Review in launching a new partnership among more than 250 news organizations to...
read more“Please Save My Life”: Julian Assange In Prison
For over 150 days this has been Julian Assange’s residence, whether he likes it or not. And a judge has ruled today, he is to remain...
read moreDrone attacks on Saudi plant could hit global oil supplies
Explosions halve Saudi output and reduce global production by 5% Source: Drone attacks on Saudi plant could hit global oil supplies |...
read moreIn ‘Massive Victory’ in Fight Against Trump’s ‘Unconstitutional Conduct,’ Federal Appeals Court Reopens Emoluments Case
“We never wanted to be in a position where it would be necessary to go to court to compel the president of the United States to...
read moreAlert: Ohio Set To Remove More Than 200,000 People From Its Voter Rolls
Voting rights groups want the state to pause the removals, noting that thousands of eligible voters are at risk of having their voter...
read moreYet another allegation of sexual misconduct surfaces against Justice Brett Kavanaugh: report
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is facing a new allegation of sexual misconduct — that the FBI reportedly knew about, but...
read moreEdward Snowden Speaks Out: His New Life and Concerns
The man whose state surveillance revelations rocked the world speaks exclusively to the Guardian about his new life and concerns for...
read moreThe plutocracy’s war on people: Centrists and conservatives are ignoring the giant elephant in our national living room
The root cause of just about every problem facing America is about as obvious as a circling shark. Specifically, that monied...
read moreJustice Sotomayor warns the Supreme Court is doing “extraordinary” favors for Trump
The sharpest part of Sotomayor’s opinion may be its final paragraph, which accuses a majority of her colleagues of bypassing the...
read moreMedicine For All: The Case For A Public Option In The Pharmaceutical Industry
Too many Americans are suffering and dying prematurely because we have ceded control over a key part of our infrastructure for public...
read moreThis is the most important issue missing from the Democratic debates
Politically speaking, Democrats should be talking about political reform whenever they can. There are few other issues where...
read moreMedicare For All Would Cut Poverty By Over 20 Percent
The Census released its annual income, poverty, and health insurance statistics earlier this week. The summary report shows that 8...
read moreJoe Biden Pledges To Release Medical Records Before First Votes In Nomination Race
The former vice president’s mental acuity has been called into question by some Democratic presidential rivals. Source: Joe Biden...
read moreNetanyahu Hints Trump Plan Will Let Israel Annex Key Land
ISRAEL’S PRIME MINISTER, Benjamin Netanyahu, hinted on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s Mideast peace plan, set to be unveiled...
read moreBoycotts, Benjamins, and America’s university leaders
If there is one thing that unites American university presidents, it is opposition to the academic boycott of Israel. The leaders of...
read moreIf redistricting began today, Republicans would dominate: A state-by-state guide
Republicans have a less dominant grip on redistricting than they did before, but the GOP would still hold a large advantage if new...
read moreUnqualified And Ideological: A Guide To Trump’s Worst Judges
If you care about women’s rights, LGBTQ rights or voting rights — or about judges being fit to serve — you oughta read...
read moreFacebook removed doctors’ fact-check of false anti-abortion video because Ted Cruz complained
Facebook removed a fact-check authored by three doctors rebutting an anti-abortion video’s false claims because Sen. Ted Cruz of...
read moreAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez Slams Shocking Ad That Aired During Democratic Debate
“Republicans are running TV ads setting pictures of me on fire to convince people they aren’t racist,” the New York...
read moreUS is Behind Hong Kong Protests Says US Policymaker
The US continues to deny any involvement in ongoing unrest in China’s special administrative region of Hong Kong.However, even a...
read moreAir Force says Trump’s border wall money grab will endanger national security
Donald Trump’s border wall money grab from military construction projects is endangering schools on military bases, a power...
read moreBanking industry expert: ‘pendulum is swinging back,’ warns ‘too big to fail’ banks are at it again
Right now we are on the pendulum swing away from regulation. “That’s what the Trump administration’s been doing...
read moreSome Democrats’ Rejection of Fossil Fuel Money Marks Shift From Previous Races
All 20 Democrats running for the 2020 cycle have combined to raise $348,262 from the oil and gas industry for their campaigns....
read moreUS Unearths Cold War Treaty To Target Venezuela
The government of Venezuela has denounced the US invocation of a Cold War-era mutual defense treaty on behalf of the opposition in...
read moreNew York Times panned for Kavanaugh tweet describing ‘a penis in the face’ as ‘harmless fun’
The New York Times ensured that a new allegation and a solid story about a woman of color’s journey—from 1980s Yale to...
read moreWhich Way Out Of Neoliberalism: Fascism Or Socialism?
“Neoliberalism left workers competing against each other in a great race to the bottom.” Source: Which Way Out Of Neoliberalism:...
read moreUVA Suspends Medical Lawsuits In Wake Of KHN Investigation
Under pressure after Kaiser Health News reported Monday that it sues thousands of patients a year and sends many into bankruptcy,...
read moreCrystal Mason Reacts To Felicity Huffman’s 14-Day Prison Sentence
Mason faces five years in prison for casting a provisional ballot in the 2016 election. Source: Crystal Mason Reacts To Felicity...
read moreRobert Reich: The Secret GOP Plan to Keep Power – YouTube
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich explains how the GOP has implemented minority rule against an increasingly diverse and liberal...
read moreCalifornia Bans Private Prisons – Including Ice Detention Centers
The private prison industry is set to be upended after California lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday banning the facilities from...
read moreMark Sanford, Joe Walsh, Bill Weld op-ed: Canceling GOP primaries is a critical mistake
In America, we don’t take a poll to decide whether to have elections. Source: Mark Sanford, Joe Walsh, Bill Weld op-ed: Canceling GOP...
read moreLeaked Documents Contain Major Revelations About the FBI’s Terrorism Classifications
Revelations about the FBI’s classification system for domestic terrorism investigations raise questions about its treatment of the...
read more5 takeaways from the third Democratic debate
It was the first time the top contenders all squared off on one stage. Source: 5 takeaways from the third Democratic debate...
read moreJapan should scrap nuclear reactors after Fukushima, says new environment minister
Shinjiro Koizumi says: ‘We will be doomed if we allow another accident to occur’ Source: Japan should scrap nuclear reactors after...
read moreMedia Response to Engineering Report on WTC 7
Reports on the study are confined to a few alt-news internet sites.So, here we have a stunning piece of news from experts and it is...
read moreMedical bombshell: lead exposure kills 412,000 Americans a year… here’s how exposure happens
A bombshell study published in The Lancet medical journal finds that low-level lead exposure is responsible for the deaths of 412,000...
read moreA Commonsense Policy for Avoiding a Disastrous Nuclear Decision
The system for launching a nuclear strike in response to an enemy attack is fraught and risky. A delayed response option would make...
read moreJustice Sotomayor issues powerful dissent to the Supreme Court’s ‘extraordinary’ move unleashing Trump’s harsh asylum rules
In lifting the injunction, the court allowed the administration to broadly deny asylum to immigrants who passed through another...
read moreThe Democrats’ Shameful Legacy on Crime
Bill Clinton isn’t the only one who deserves blame for turning America into a carceral state. Source: The Democrats’ Shameful...
read moreWarren Plan Would Close Tax Loophole Joe Biden Uses
Warren vows to close the so-called “Gingrich-Edwards” loophole, a way for the rich to avoid Social Security and Medicare...
read more‘A Solution for All Generations’: With Plan for Social Security Expansion, Warren Demands Rich Pay Fair Share to Lift 5 Million Out of Poverty
“No one who spends 30 years working and contributing to Social Security should retire in poverty.” Source: ‘A...
read moreRussia and India call for legally binding tool to prevent all weapons in space
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have voiced their concerns over a potential arms race in...
read moreWhat We Still Do Not Know About Russiagate Hoax
Even leaving aside the misperception that Russia is the primary threat to America in world affairs, no aspect of this allegation has...
read moreWhen Americans Fell for the 9/11 Deception They Lost Their Country
It is much easier for government to deceive people in a democracy where people assume everything is above board than in a...
read moreIsraeli intelligence accused of planting spying devices in Washington DC — and Trump ignored the evidence: report
Politico’s Daniel Lippman is reporting that according to “three former senior U.S. officials,” cell phone surveillance devices found...
read moreAlert: US Space Command’s First Big War Game Is Already Under Way
A secretive war game that examines combat in space kicked off this week in Alabama. The Schriever War Game, bringing together several...
read moreMedia dead silent as award-winning journalist crumbles the myths surrounding Julian Assange
Award winning Australian Mark Davis explains the smear campaign mainstream media is using against Assange. Journalist Greg Bean...
read moreThe Tax Pledge 2020 Candidates Should Make to Middle Class Voters
Presidential candidates should take a pledge: The middle class should not pay one dollar more in new taxes until the super-rich pay...
read moreHow Elizabeth Warren Became the Democratic Party Establishment’s Insurance Policy
. The DNC elite, a who’s who of Wall Street donors and “party insiders,” have chosen Elizabeth Warren as the safest...
read moreAlert: Industry Coalition Launches Seven-Figure Ad Blitz to Flood Democratic Debate With Attacks on Medicare for All
David Sirota, speechwriter for Sen. Bernie Sanders’s campaign, said the ad blitz is an attempt by healthcare industry lobbyists...
read moreNearly Half in U.S. Fear Being the Victim of a Mass Shooting
Almost half of Americans (48%) are worried that they or a family member will be a victim of a mass shooting, the highest reading of...
read moreHow Syria defeated the 2012-2019 invasion by US & Al-Qaeda
Finally, there seems to be the light of peace at the end of the nightmarish eight-year invasion of Syria by the US and its national...
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