It’s Open Season on Public Sector Workers
Seven hundred and thirty thousand public sector employees are working without pay while another 670,000 have been furloughed. Working people of all sh… ScheerPost — November 5, 2025 5:05 AM ET
What Really Happened in Portland Before Trump Deployed the National Guard
The post What Really Happened in Portland Before Trump Deployed the National Guard appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — November 5, 2025 5:00 AM ET
Venezuela’s Oil, US-led Regime Change, and America’s Gangster Politics
The flimsy moral pretext today is the fight against narcotics, yet the real objective is to overthrow a sovereign government, and the collateral damag… ScheerPost — November 5, 2025 5:00 AM ET
Ireland teams up with agency promoting Israel's drones
Dublin’s defense of Palestinian rights rings hollow. Electronic Intifada — November 5, 2025 3:10 AM ET
Common People
Yes, the famed English working-class began existence with exactly this wandering, that is as vagabonds.  Here they are presented as history both old… CounterPunch — November 5, 2025 2:00 AM ET
Caribbean Catastrophes: The Hurricane We See and the War We Don’t
On September 23, in a thuggish address to the United Nations Donald Trump explicitly threatened to blow “Venezuelan terrorist drug smugglers” “o… CounterPunch — November 5, 2025 2:00 AM ET
Dick Cheney, Iraq and the Making of Halliburton
There’s no more pungent symbol of the corrupt nature of the Bush administration’s invasion and occupation of Iraq than Halliburton, the Houston, T… CounterPunch — November 5, 2025 1:59 AM ET
The Multipolarism of Fools
Donald Trump hates Antifa. He hates late-night TV hosts, Democratic-controlled cities, and anyone who has ever challenged him in court. As of October,… CounterPunch — November 5, 2025 1:58 AM ET
Why is Health Care Expensive?
With the government shutdown largely over the future of Obamacare, it is a good time to say a bit about the ridiculous cost of healthcare in the Unite… CounterPunch — November 5, 2025 1:56 AM ET
Zohran Mamdani Wins Decisive Victory in NYC, Triumphing Over Billionaire Onslaught
Mamdani’s win is a historic victory for the left over a powerful, moneyed coalition of forces that aimed to defeat him. ScheerPost — November 4, 2025 10:26 PM ET
Zohran Mamdani Wins Decisive Victory in NYC, Triumphing Over Billionaire Onslaught
Mamdani's win is a historic victory for the left over a powerful, moneyed coalition of forces that aimed to defeat him. TruthOut — November 4, 2025 9:50 PM ET
Trump’s Greatest Ally Is The Democratic Party
The only hope to save ourselves from Trump’s authoritarianism is mass movements. We must build alternative centers of power — including political… Popular Resistance — November 4, 2025 8:17 PM ET
Venezuela’s Militias And The Civil-Military Union
The ideological basis of our militias is rooted in anti-colonial struggle. Resistance to Spanish conquest in the 16th century was led by Aboriginal pe… Popular Resistance — November 4, 2025 8:13 PM ET
Venezuela: On Maximum Alert… But Without Alarmism
Today, in any Venezuelan city, one might suddenly see a military convoy carrying equipment and weapons generally only seen during national celebration… Popular Resistance — November 4, 2025 8:08 PM ET
A West Bank Village Calls For International Support
In the hills of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank, a small Bedouin community in the village of Umm al-Khair has fought for decades to remain on… Popular Resistance — November 4, 2025 8:03 PM ET
AI-Powered Drones Used In Gaza Now Surveil US Cities
AI-powered quadcopter drones used by Israel in its genocide of Palestinians in Gaza are now being used to surveil US citizens, from protestors to spri… Popular Resistance — November 4, 2025 7:56 PM ET
Cheney Should Have Died Alone In A Cage
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — November 4, 2025 7:19 PM ET
Top DOJ Lawyer Claims Trump Doesn’t Need Congressional Approval for Boat Strikes
A DOJ lawyer told Congress that the strikes — which Trump says are in “self-defense” — don’t put troops in harm’s way. TruthOut — November 4, 2025 5:01 PM ET
DOT Secretary Duffy Threatens to Close Airspace Amid Ongoing Shutdown Standoff
“You may see us close certain parts of the airspace” if the shutdown continues into next week, Duffy warned. TruthOut — November 4, 2025 4:48 PM ET
From the Coasts to Rust Belt, Progressive Candidates Take On Dem Establishment
“What is being pushed by the corporate wing of the party is increasingly unattractive to voters,” said an organizer. TruthOut — November 4, 2025 4:38 PM ET
Canada's Plan to Take in Palestinians from Gaza Is a "PR Show," Families Say
The Temporary Residence Visa Program for Palestinians in Gaza with family ties in Canada was “seemingly designed to fail.”… Drop Site News — November 4, 2025 4:01 PM ET
Trump Demands Filibuster’s End, Claiming It Will Help GOP Win Midterms
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated that GOP leadership doesn’t have the votes needed to abolish the rule. TruthOut — November 4, 2025 3:35 PM ET
War Criminal Dick Cheney Dead at 84
“He should have died in The Hague,” said one journalist. ScheerPost — November 4, 2025 3:04 PM ET
I give birth in two months
The news of my pregnancy was a shock, but I have come to see it as a blessing. Electronic Intifada — November 4, 2025 2:37 PM ET
VIPS on Dick Cheney: Intelligence Unglued
The Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) sent this memo to George W. Bush about Dick Cheney’s deceptive role in the Iraq invasion, p… Consortium News — November 4, 2025 1:23 PM ET
Chris Hedges: Trump’s Greatest Ally is the Democratic Party
The Democratic Party and its liberal allies refuse to call for mass mobilization and strikes — the only tools that can thwart Trump’s emergent aut… Consortium News — November 4, 2025 12:00 PM ET
Most US Voters Say Rich Have Too Much Influence in Elections
Wealthy donors and corporations have too much power in elections, according to Americans in a national poll. The Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens Unite… Consortium News — November 4, 2025 11:52 AM ET
Dick Cheney is dead; Election day in New York City
Drop Site Daily: November 4, 2025… Drop Site News — November 4, 2025 11:01 AM ET
Chris Hedges: Trump’s Greatest Ally is The Democratic Party
The Democratic Party and its liberal allies refuse to call for mass mobilization and strikes — the only tools that can thwart Trump’s emergent aut… ScheerPost — November 4, 2025 9:09 AM ET
New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: Tech Dystopia In The Shadow Of The Empire
The new edition of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — November 4, 2025 8:12 AM ET
Teaching in the midst of genocide
Gaza teachers face unthinkable scenarios when their students are injured in Israeli attacks and suffer from famine. Electronic Intifada — November 4, 2025 4:52 AM ET
Patrick Lawrence: Confronting Oligarchs in the NYC Vote
The power elites who have long controlled the United States demonstrate repeatedly that they have no intention of surrendering to any reconstitution o… Consortium News — November 4, 2025 1:04 AM ET
Taxpayers bankroll military contractors’ buybacks and dividends
Polygraph | Newsletter n°321 | 3 Nov 2025… Polygraph — November 3, 2025 8:21 PM ET
They Tortured Lambs In The West Bank
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — November 3, 2025 8:03 PM ET
Maine Ballot Measure Is Testing the Power of Graham Platner’s Volunteer Army
Canvassing teams trained by the campaign contacted 40,000 voters across the state in just two days to vote against billionaire-backed voting restricti… Drop Site News — November 3, 2025 7:03 PM ET
Execution, Sexual Violence, Kidnapping: Survivors Recount Horrors Inside El-Fasher and on Trek to Escape RSF Takeover
The Rapid Support Forces, who seized control of the last major army stronghold in Darfur, have been targeting civilians and conducting mass atrocities… Drop Site News — November 3, 2025 5:35 PM ET
Appeals Court Upholds Shaken Baby Conviction Despite Medical Examiner Recanting Testimony
The post Appeals Court Upholds Shaken Baby Conviction Despite Medical Examiner Recanting Testimony appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — November 3, 2025 4:10 PM ET
Obama’s Election-Eve Call to Mamdani
The former president had an obvious reason to favor the Democratic frontrunner in the New York mayor’s race with a weekend call, writes Corinna Barn… Consortium News — November 3, 2025 2:07 PM ET
Corporate Donors to Trump’s White House Ballroom Beset by Conflicts, Received $279 Billion in Government Contracts in the Past Five Years
The corporate and billionaire donors to Donald Trump’s gaudy ballroom project are beset by conflicts of interest, according to a new Public Citizen… Common Dreams — November 3, 2025 1:19 PM ET
Famine declared in El-Fasher and Kadugli; Top Israeli military prosecutor arrested for leaking video of Palestinian prisoner abuse; Federal judge orders Trump to fund food stamps
Drop Site Daily: November 3, 2025… Drop Site News — November 3, 2025 10:35 AM ET
Trump’s Greatest Ally is The Democratic Party
The Democratic Party and its liberal allies refuse to call for mass mobilization and strikes — the only tools that can thwart Trump’s emergent aut… The Chris Hedges Report — November 3, 2025 9:28 AM ET
Livestream: Will an international force fight Hamas for Israel?
Genocide survivor Eman Alhaj Ali says Palestinians want dignity, not pity. New footage of Yahya Sinwar during battle and more. Electronic Intifada — November 3, 2025 9:03 AM ET
The Nastiest Warmongers Are Trump's Biggest Fans Now
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — November 3, 2025 7:31 AM ET
“I Don’t Feel Safe”: Black Memphis Residents Report Harassment by Trump’s Police Task Force
The post “I Don’t Feel Safe”: Black Memphis Residents Report Harassment by Trump’s Police Task Force appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — November 3, 2025 5:00 AM ET
Let Them Eat Marble and Big Beautiful Ballroom
Hours after exultantly posting 24 photos about his gaudy new marble bathroom and hours before he defiantly refused to fund food stamps and health care… Common Dreams — November 3, 2025 3:00 AM ET
How The Media Normally Report On A Mass Atrocity
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — November 2, 2025 8:50 PM ET
From rubble to rebirth
Bombarded Palestinians in Gaza face hazards both visible and invisible. Electronic Intifada — November 2, 2025 9:54 AM ET
Chris Hedges on Bad Hasbara: The Dingo Ate Your Integrity
Matt and Daniel are joined by Chris Hedges, to cover his unceremonious cancellation by the National Press Club of Australia, and the consolidation of… The Chris Hedges Report — November 2, 2025 9:02 AM ET
Chris Hedges Gives the Edward Said Memorial Lecture (GOOD AUDIO): 'Requiem for Gaza'
Chris Hedges recently gave the Edward Said memorial lecture to a sold out audience at the University of South Australia in Adelaide. The Chris Hedges Report — October 31, 2025 4:39 PM ET
DHS Wants States to Hand Over Driver’s License Data for Citizenship Checks
The post DHS Wants States to Hand Over Driver’s License Data for Citizenship Checks appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — October 31, 2025 3:45 PM ET
Confidence Falls, Prices Rise as Millions Confront a Trump-Imposed Health and Hunger Crisis
It may be Halloween, but families have been feeling relentless price frights since Inauguration Day. Inflation remains stubbornly high, and President… Common Dreams — October 31, 2025 11:46 AM ET
Red State Workers Could Lose Out on Disability Benefits as Trump Administration Rewrites Eligibility Rules
The post Red State Workers Could Lose Out on Disability Benefits as Trump Administration Rewrites Eligibility Rules appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — October 31, 2025 5:00 AM ET
Sierra Club Statement on Senate Vote to Overturn Arctic Protections
Today, the U.S. Senate voted to overturn environmental protections in the Western Arctic, clearing the way for oil and gas companies to greatly increa… Common Dreams — October 30, 2025 2:34 PM ET
Arms companies pay shareholders more cash than they generate
Polygraph | Newsletter n°320 | 30 Oct 2025… Polygraph — October 30, 2025 1:57 PM ET
Trump’s Social Security Commissioner Should Resign Immediately
The following is a statement from Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works: “This week, Fiserv’s stock price plunged by over 40 percent. T… Common Dreams — October 30, 2025 12:14 PM ET
The Death House
The genocide in Gaza is not a freakish anomaly. It is a harbinger of what awaits us as the ecosystem disintegrates and governments embrace climate fas… The Chris Hedges Report — October 30, 2025 9:48 AM ET
Is Israel 'On the Brink?' (w/ Ilan Pappé)
In spite of Israel’s military dominance over its regional foes, is the Zionist entity actually at its most vulnerable point in history? And more imp… The Chris Hedges Report — October 29, 2025 8:37 PM ET
Hi-Tech Holocaust: How Microsoft Aids The Gaza Genocide
From storing Palestinian data to fueling A.I. kill lists, Microsoft’s Azure cloud has become a key weapon in Israel’s Gaza war. The post Hi-Tech H… MintPress News — October 27, 2025 9:48 AM ET
Big profits, rare losses among the top military contractors
Polygraph | Newsletter n°319 | 24 Oct 2025… Polygraph — October 24, 2025 5:44 PM ET
Nobel “Peace” Prize of Shame & the UK/Israeli Crackdown, with Tadhg Hickey
Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey joins Mnar Adley to expose Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel “Peace” Prize farce and the UK’s crackdown on pro-Palestin… MintPress News — October 22, 2025 1:56 PM ET
Israel still holds thousands of Palestinians hostage
Polygraph | Newsletter n°318 | 15 Oct 2025… Polygraph — October 15, 2025 6:46 PM ET
Aaron Maté: Gaza, Gas, and the Real Estate Empire Behind Trump’s Deal
Journalist Aaron Maté joins Mnar Adley to discuss Israel’s ceasefire with Hamas, the lopsided prisoner exchange, and how Larry Ellison’s CBS take… MintPress News — October 15, 2025 4:53 PM ET
US has spent at least $38 billion on Israel since October 2023
Polygraph | Newsletter n°317 | 10 Oct 2025… Polygraph — October 10, 2025 5:19 PM ET
Social Media Spies Exposed: Profiles Vanish After MintPress Report
After MintPress exposed ex-CIA and FBI officials working at Facebook, Google, and Twitter, many deleted their profiles and erased incriminating eviden… MintPress News — October 10, 2025 3:12 PM ET
Lebanon Under Siege with Ghadi Francis: Inside Israel’s Plan to Disarm Hezbollah 
Ghadi Francis joins Mnar Adley to unpack how US and Israeli plans to disarm Hezbollah could ignite new chaos in Lebanon. The post Lebanon Under Siege… MintPress News — October 10, 2025 2:43 PM ET