Amid Obama Video Controversy, 1 in 2 Voters View Trump as Racist
Trump refuses to take responsibility for a racist video posted to his Truth Social account targeting the Obamas. TruthOut — February 18, 2026 3:33 PM ET
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Despite Relentless Attacks, Nearly Half a Million Workers Unionized in 2025
New data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows union representation grew by 463,000 in 2025, bringing the total number of worker… Common Dreams — February 18, 2026 2:14 PM ET
The U.S. Is “On the Cusp of a Police State”: Chris Hedges on Resistance Before It’s Too Late
Posted By Joshua Scheer In this wide‑ranging and deeply sobering conversation, journalist and author Chris Hedges speaks with Bad Faith’s  Briahn… ScheerPost — February 18, 2026 2:01 PM ET
Jeffrey Sachs to UN: No US War on Iran
The current threat of an attack by the U.S. did not begin with any failure by Iran to negotiate. On the contrary, it began with the United States’ r… Consortium News — February 18, 2026 2:00 PM ET
The Apocalyptic President
By Tom Engelhardt The Apocalyptic President: The Personification of an Imperial Power (and Planet) in Decline Once upon a time, if you had described… ScheerPost — February 18, 2026 1:47 PM ET
The Carefully Contrived Spontaneity of the “Shocking” Epstein Files Release
By Edward Curtin for Behind the Curtin Whenever a “scandal” like the Epstein files dominates the news, we can be certain that it is meant as a dis… ScheerPost — February 18, 2026 1:39 PM ET
NIAC: With “90% Chance” of War on Iran, Congress Must Act Now to Prevent Illegal U.S. Military Adventure
In response to a Trump administration official telling reporters there is now a 90% chance of U.S. military action against Iran in the coming weeks, t… Common Dreams — February 18, 2026 1:33 PM ET
Electric Takeover: Türkiye Leaves the US in the Dust
By Juan Cole for Informed Comment Turkiye has become an ordinary European country when it comes to electric car and hybrid sales. In fact, it is the f… ScheerPost — February 18, 2026 1:30 PM ET
3 in 10 Americans Support or Sympathize with Christian Nationalism, Poll Finds
The polling found Christian nationalists are more likely to embrace authoritarian views than the rest of the population. TruthOut — February 18, 2026 1:25 PM ET
A Twentieth Year Written in Rubble and Resolve
Posted by Joshua Scheer What does it mean to come of age inside a genocide? In Gaza, where childhoods are cut short and futures are forced into suspen… ScheerPost — February 18, 2026 1:20 PM ET
Human Rights Groups Call on Congress to Stop Purchase of Israeli Cluster Bombs
The US recently signed a $210M deal to buy cluster munitions. More than 100 states have ratified a treaty to ban them. TruthOut — February 18, 2026 1:05 PM ET
Docs Show ICE Agents Were Trained on Law and Deescalation. They’ve Ignored It.
Materials obtained in a FOIA request show ICE agents have grossly ignored their training this past year. TruthOut — February 18, 2026 12:50 PM ET
The Israeli Government Installed and Maintained Security System at Epstein Apartment
Security equipment and alarms were installed by the Israeli government at a notorious Manhattan residence frequented by former PM Ehud Barak. Drop Site News — February 18, 2026 12:50 PM ET
Our Mosques Are Rubble, But We Are Determined to Create Joy for Ramadan in Gaza
This year families are creating makeshift spaces for prayer and planning communal meals on the wreckage of our homes. TruthOut — February 18, 2026 12:05 PM ET
Chris Hedges: Attacks Increase on Francesca Albanese
As Israel’s genocide in Gaza grinds on, the persecution of Albanese indicates the escalating lawlessness of the West. By Chris Hedges  ScheerPost… Consortium News — February 18, 2026 12:00 PM ET
U.S. kills 11 in triple vessel strike; Mamdani to control pivotal NYC rent authority; "Voice of Hind Rajab" filmmaker rejects prize in Berlin
Drop Site Daily: February 18, 2026… Drop Site News — February 18, 2026 11:05 AM ET
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Climate Science, Tailpipe Rule Rollbacks
The Center for Biological Diversity and a broad coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Trump administration today over its rollback of… Common Dreams — February 18, 2026 8:32 AM ET
UCS Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful Endangerment Finding Repeal
Today, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) joined a group of environmental, public health and science nonprofits in filing suit against the Trump… Common Dreams — February 18, 2026 8:31 AM ET
350.org urges countries to support Vanuatu's proposed UN resolution
Vanuatu has tabled a draft resolution to the UN to formally endorse last year’s International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate change. D… Common Dreams — February 18, 2026 7:25 AM ET
WATCH: ‘Arrest Herzog!’
This was the peaceful rally opposing the Israeli president’s visit to Sydney, Australia last week that police then viciously attacked. A full-length… Consortium News — February 18, 2026 7:06 AM ET
Amid Mass ICE Arrests, Trump Pardon Recipient Juan Orlando Hernández Given Special Treatment
The post Amid Mass ICE Arrests, Trump Pardon Recipient Juan Orlando Hernández Given Special Treatment appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 18, 2026 5:30 AM ET
Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments
The post Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 18, 2026 5:00 AM ET
When Cruelty Seems Like a Joke
I felt a familiar chill reading reports last week that ICE agents in Colorado have been leaving “death cards”—Ace of Spades cards custom-printed… CounterPunch — February 18, 2026 2:00 AM ET
How Leftist Male Supremacy Birthed the Women’s Movement
The women’s movement sprang into the world from 1960s and 1970s leftism, a leftism that was, not to put too fine a point on it, blatantly male supre… CounterPunch — February 18, 2026 1:59 AM ET
Kifah Afifi: Palestinian Refugees Will Never Give Up Their Right of Return
Although Israel strives to erase the Palestinian refugees’ right of return by dismantling UNRWA, Palestinians will never give up their rights, vows… CounterPunch — February 18, 2026 1:58 AM ET
Jesse Jackson: a Tribute
It would be hard to overstate Jesse Jackson’s importance in opening up American politics and society, not just to Black Americans, but also to Hispa… CounterPunch — February 18, 2026 1:57 AM ET
The Ticking Time Bomb Looming Over Gaza, And Other Notes
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 17, 2026 9:02 PM ET
Banning Dissent and Criminalizing Palestine Activism
Palestine Action's Huda Ammori speaks about the group's terror designation being decommissioned in the UK. Carrie Prejean Boller discusses her ouster… Drop Site News — February 17, 2026 2:04 PM ET
Israel on the Brink
Amid the largest genocide of this century in Gaza and the violent ethnic cleansing on the West Bank, two prominent Jewish historians believe that one… Consortium News — February 17, 2026 2:02 PM ET
The Hidden Assumption Beneath All US Foreign Policy — It Can’t Ever Be Questioned
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 17, 2026 1:39 PM ET
US Agency Pulls Climate From Judges’ Manual
The move by the Federal Judicial Center in the U.S. leaves judges without any official support on how to weigh evidence about basic weather and climat… Consortium News — February 17, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Rev. Jesse Jackson dies; Second round of Iran talks conclude amid major U.S. military buildup; 60 killed across Sudan
Drop Site Daily: February 17, 2026… Drop Site News — February 17, 2026 10:56 AM ET
Livestream: The genocide is a "mass disabling event"
We talk with Alex Mitov about why he quit Dell over Gaza. We also discuss whistleblowers at the Committee to Protect Journalists and wins for Palestin… Electronic Intifada — February 17, 2026 9:23 AM ET
More Shockingly Honest Confessions From The Empire Managers
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 16, 2026 8:36 PM ET
Exclusive: Hamas Says It Will Not Unilaterally Disarm as Trump and Netanyahu Threaten a Return to Full-Scale War
Senior Hamas official Basem Naim: "It is clear that Netanyahu [is] searching for new justifications to continue the aggression against Gaza and resume… Drop Site News — February 16, 2026 4:39 PM ET
The Increasing Attacks on Francesca Albanese Presage a New Dark Age
Full Text:… The Chris Hedges Report — February 16, 2026 12:20 PM ET
Laughing in the face of oppression
Despite Israeli crackdown, Palestinian stand-ups use comedy as a tool of resistance and decolonial practice. Electronic Intifada — February 16, 2026 4:22 AM ET
How a Planned Disney World Vacation Turned Into Four Months in Immigration Detention
The post How a Planned Disney World Vacation Turned Into Four Months in Immigration Detention appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 14, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Israel's double-tap strikes during "ceasefire" kill infants, paramedic in Gaza
Palestinian child died of kidney failure waiting for medical evacuation. Electronic Intifada — February 13, 2026 5:40 PM ET
What Meetings Among Trump Lawyers Reveal About the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia
The post What Meetings Among Trump Lawyers Reveal About the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 13, 2026 11:50 AM ET
High Court overturns Palestine Action ban
Founder hails “monumental victory,” while “terrorist” status remains in effect for now. Electronic Intifada — February 13, 2026 8:30 AM ET
“Not Ready for Prime Time.” A Federal Tool to Check Voter Citizenship Keeps Making Mistakes.
The post “Not Ready for Prime Time.” A Federal Tool to Check Voter Citizenship Keeps Making Mistakes. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 13, 2026 5:30 AM ET
Noor’s short life of unimaginable suffering
Born during the genocide, writer’s daughter lost her sight and ability to move in an Israeli bombing. Electronic Intifada — February 12, 2026 2:25 PM ET
INTERVIEW: Corrupt, Filthy, Degenerates (MOATS w/ George Galloway)
Trump is mentioned 38,000 times in the Epstein Files, yet FBI Agents have redacted millions of documents. The Chris Hedges Report — February 12, 2026 1:24 PM ET
Trump Fast Tracks The End of The US Empire — Most People Haven't Noticed
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 12, 2026 11:23 AM ET
The Last Election - Read by Eunice Wong
The presidential election in 2024 may be the last free vote taken in the United States. Dictatorships only hold elections with predetermined outcomes… The Chris Hedges Report — February 11, 2026 5:49 PM ET
Our Leaders Couldn't Fix Our Problems If They Wanted To (And They Don't Want To)
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 10, 2026 8:28 PM ET
A Super Bowl Ad Accidentally Showed The Horrific Future of America
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 10, 2026 11:44 AM ET
Noam Chomsky, Jeffrey Epstein and the Politics of Betrayal - Read by Eunice Wong
This article is read by Eunice Wong. The Chris Hedges Report — February 10, 2026 4:05 AM ET
In Australia The Police Beat You Up For Opposing Genocide
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 9, 2026 9:19 PM ET
The US Military Aided Mass Child Rape in Afghanistan. Now Its Soldiers Are Committing This Crime At Fort Bragg
There is an epidemic of child sex crimes in and around Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Since 2021, and the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, dozens of… MintPress News — February 9, 2026 12:58 PM ET
Democratic leaders offer ICE reforms — and record funding
Polygraph | Newsletter n°335 | 9 Feb 2026… Polygraph — February 9, 2026 7:31 AM ET
13 Ways You Know Epstein Worked For Israel — Or Else Loved To Look Like He Did
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 9, 2026 6:30 AM ET
Noam Chomsky, Jeffrey Epstein and the Politics of Betrayal
I don’t expect much from politicians, corporate tycoons, the presidents of prestigious universities, billionaire philanthropists, celebrities, royal… The Chris Hedges Report — February 8, 2026 8:40 PM ET
If You Think Our Rulers Do Bad Things In Secret, Wait Til You See What They Do Out In The Open
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 8, 2026 7:51 PM ET
The Chomsky-Epstein Files: Unravelling a Web of Connections Between a Star Leftist Academic & a Notorious Pedophile
Analyzing over 3800 emails and texts involving the academic, MintPress News has uncovered a deep, years-long friendship between leftist intellectual N… MintPress News — February 7, 2026 9:01 PM ET
Why The Joe Rogan-sphere Can't Figure Out World Politics (Plus Israel's Other Ethnic Cleansing)
New Episode of Unredacted Tonight… Lee Camp Substack — February 7, 2026 3:22 PM ET
Biden sold Israel $22 billion in weapons. US taxpayers paid for most of them
Polygraph | Newsletter n°334 | 3 Feb 2026… Polygraph — February 3, 2026 12:12 PM ET
House boosts military budget as Pentagon extends failed audit streak to 30 years
Polygraph | Newsletter n°333 | 23 Jan 2026… Polygraph — January 23, 2026 2:36 PM ET
Israel Backed Rioters fail regime change operation – Interview with Dr. Mohammad Marandi 
Western media sold Iran’s protests as a democratic uprising. Behind the scenes, US-funded NGOs, Israeli intelligence claims, and recycled regime cha… MintPress News — January 23, 2026 1:54 PM ET
How much aid has the US given Israel?
Polygraph | Newsletter n°332 | 20 Jan 2026… Polygraph — January 20, 2026 6:49 PM ET
The Regime Change Machine Is Turning on Iran Again
From NGO casualty counts to diaspora propaganda, the same forces that destroyed Iraq and Syria are exploiting unrest inside Iran. The post The Regime… MintPress News — January 16, 2026 1:18 PM ET
Revealed: The CIA-Backed NGOs Fueling The Iran Protests
Alan MacLeod uncovers how HRANA and U.S.-based “human rights” NGOs fuel unrest in Iran, supplying Western media with explosive casualty claims bac… MintPress News — January 15, 2026 1:40 PM ET
War is Trump’s answer to the affordability crisis
Polygraph | Newsletter n°331 | 9 Jan 2026… Polygraph — January 9, 2026 1:13 PM ET