In a Private Meeting, Colorado Marijuana Regulators Acknowledge the Extent of Illegal Hemp Sales
The post In a Private Meeting, Colorado Marijuana Regulators Acknowledge the Extent of Illegal Hemp Sales appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — May 15, 2026 6:00 AM ET
While Pentagon Spends Billions on War, Military Families Say They’re Getting Short-Changed
Marcus Baram for Capital & Main On April 21, nearly two months into the Iran war, the Pentagon unveiled a $1.5 trillion budget request that pro… ScheerPost — May 15, 2026 5:45 AM ET
The Fuel to My Revolutionary Optimism
Jenin M for Codepink As a Palestinian born in the 21st century, I am the generational product of Nakba survivors and the trauma that came with it. As… ScheerPost — May 15, 2026 5:40 AM ET
Reaching Red America
Les Leopold Substack When the polls close next November, about half the country will flash red within seconds. That’s because there are more than 13… ScheerPost — May 15, 2026 5:35 AM ET
Autocracy, Confusion and  Teaching History Part Two
Jim Mamer ScheerPost History is not old, especially with people still living with its consequences. Delicia Turner Sonnenberg Comments on Directing … ScheerPost — May 15, 2026 5:19 AM ET
At 17, He Was Tear-Gassed at Selma. At 78, He’s Watching Kids Tear-Gassed During Trump’s Deportation Campaign.
The post At 17, He Was Tear-Gassed at Selma. At 78, He’s Watching Kids Tear-Gassed During Trump’s Deportation Campaign. appeared first on ProPubli… ProPublica — May 15, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Italy jails Palestinian over videos on his phone
Ahmad Salem sentenced to four years in prison. Electronic Intifada — May 15, 2026 4:26 AM ET
The Trump Tax Man Goeth
That the Trump lawsuit is frivolous is beside the point, just as it was when the former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn sued the U.S. governme… CounterPunch — May 15, 2026 2:02 AM ET
Roaming Charges: Go Down, Moses
The economic war on Cuba, which has been going on in one form or another for more than six decades, has increasingly become a war waged on Cuban child… CounterPunch — May 15, 2026 1:59 AM ET
Vampire Planet: China’s (Green) Economic Imperialism
We often laud China for its boom in renewable energy projects, but seem to ignore the fact that it’s still building coal-fired power plants at a fas… CounterPunch — May 15, 2026 1:58 AM ET
The Founders’ Fix: How Expanding Congress Could Save Minority Voting Rights
The dismantling of the Voting Rights Act begun by the Supreme Court in the case of Shelby County v. Holder in 2013 was completed this last month by Lo… CounterPunch — May 15, 2026 1:58 AM ET
Can We Still Laugh Together? Political Cartoons and Censorship
“Journalism is an essential pillar of democracy,” observed Irene Khan, the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression on May 3,… CounterPunch — May 15, 2026 1:57 AM ET
It's Not About "Blood Libel", It's About Narrative Control
And Other Notes… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — May 14, 2026 10:06 PM ET
Leaked Documents Show Cisco Systems’ Deep Relationship with Israeli Security State
“Never Let a Good Crisis Go To Waste”: Internal documents show Cisco’s growing collaboration with the Israeli military over the course of the ge… Drop Site News — May 14, 2026 8:04 PM ET
Israel’s 7 October rape hoax gets a 300-page reboot
A supposedly landmark report boosted by mainstream media rests on familiar debunked witnesses and discredited sources. Electronic Intifada — May 14, 2026 7:53 PM ET
Israel Plans to Sue NYT Over Article Detailing Sexual Abuse of Palestinians
Kristof’s article argues that sexual violence against Palestinians is systemic and a part of Israeli state policy. TruthOut — May 14, 2026 5:52 PM ET
From Bahrain to the UAE: Gulf States Expand Anti-Shia Crackdowns During Direct Strikes on Iran
As reports emerge of direct Gulf involvement in strikes on Iran, Bahrain is escalating a sweeping anti-Shia crackdown — arresting clerics, revoking… MintPress News — May 14, 2026 5:24 PM ET
Netanyahu Says He Secretly Visited UAE at Height of Iran War, UAE Denies It
Cooperation between the UAE and Israel has deepened since the UAE signed on to the Abraham Accords in 2020. TruthOut — May 14, 2026 5:13 PM ET
This Is The REAL Reason For Trump’s Visit To China
Joshua Scheer Donald Trump didn’t arrive in Beijing as the leader of a confident superpower. He arrived like a salesman carrying a collapsing empire… ScheerPost — May 14, 2026 3:53 PM ET
Hezbollah’s Cheap FPV Drones Are Making Israel’s High-Tech Military Obsolete
From destroying hundreds of Israeli Merkava tanks to Iron Dome systems, Hezbollah’s $50 FPV drones are inflicting massive losses on Israel using wea… MintPress News — May 14, 2026 3:24 PM ET
Xi Warns Support for Taiwan Could Lead to Conflict Between China and US
Congress has approved a new $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, but Trump has not yet moved it forward. TruthOut — May 14, 2026 3:07 PM ET
Judge Blocks Trump Sanctions on Francesca Albanese
The U.N. special rapporteur on Occupied Palestine says the interim decision gives her respite, but that the “battle is not over.” By Jake Johnson… Consortium News — May 14, 2026 2:49 PM ET
Amazon Deforestation Falls to Lowest Levels Since 2018
“History shows us that this decrease can be fragile,” a Greenpeace spokesperson said. TruthOut — May 14, 2026 2:45 PM ET
Judge Blocks US Sanctions Against UN Palestine Expert Francesca Albanese 
Francesca Albanese “has done nothing more than speak!” the judge wrote in his ruling. TruthOut — May 14, 2026 2:38 PM ET
When Killing Becomes Commonplace
After destroying 56 small boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean, the Trump administration’s murderous attacks have become commonplace but… Consortium News — May 14, 2026 2:00 PM ET
Trump’s Iranian Nightmare
Trump’s catastrophic miscalculation in Iran and refusal to accept the inevitability of defeat is pushing us towards a global depression and ensuring… The Chris Hedges Report — May 14, 2026 12:10 PM ET
The Error in Banning the Nakba Day March
Police wrongly want to ban a Palestine rally on Nakba Day on Friday but are allowing the right-wing’s anti-Islam rally the same say, writes Nailah S… Consortium News — May 14, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Counterterrorism Czar’s Blueprint Targets Leftists, Ignores Far-Right Violence and Heaps Praise on Trump
The post Counterterrorism Czar’s Blueprint Targets Leftists, Ignores Far-Right Violence and Heaps Praise on Trump appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — May 14, 2026 11:55 AM ET
Iran allows Chinese vessels through Hormuz; Israel threatens defamation suit against NYT; Over 60 killed in Sudan
Drop Site Daily: May 14, 2026… Drop Site News — May 14, 2026 10:29 AM ET
Unasked Questions About the War on Iran
The media ignore the evidence as they regurgitate the official narrative that manufactures consent for U.S.-led wars, writes Alison Broinowski. By Ali… Consortium News — May 14, 2026 7:12 AM ET
A Unique Oregon Law Allows It to Block Healthcare Deals. In Five Years, the State Hasn’t Done So Once.
The post A Unique Oregon Law Allows It to Block Healthcare Deals. In Five Years, the State Hasn’t Done So Once. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — May 14, 2026 5:00 AM ET
The History of National Resistance Movements in Palestine (w/ Ramzy Baroud) | The Chris Hedges Report
Professor Ramzy Baroud discusses a people’s history of Palestine in his new book, that chronicles the powerful resistance to Zionism and its manifes… The Chris Hedges Report — May 13, 2026 9:39 PM ET
Somali Pirates Demand $10M Ransom for Oil Tanker Owned by Emirati Company
The Egyptian government is exerting pressure on Somalia’s ambassador over the fate of the hijacked tanker and its crew. Drop Site News — May 13, 2026 7:33 PM ET
Immigrants Detained in Chicago Military-Style Raid Seek Millions in Damages
The post Immigrants Detained in Chicago Military-Style Raid Seek Millions in Damages appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — May 13, 2026 3:40 PM ET
Europe’s Pro-Israel Consensus Is Fraying
Although Israel’s trade partnership with the E.U. has been preserved for now, the relationship between Europe and Israel is destined for citizen-led… Consortium News — May 13, 2026 2:00 PM ET
As Israel's Use of The Rape Weapon Is Revealed, Media Tries Frantically To Cover It Up
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — May 13, 2026 11:25 AM ET
Trump arrives in Beijing flanked by tech CEOs; South Carolina blocks redistricting push; Nigerian strike kills 100 in local market
Drop Site Daily: May 13, 2026… Drop Site News — May 13, 2026 10:58 AM ET
Wholesale Horror: Producer Price Index Spells Disaster for Economic Outlook as Trump’s War in Iran Drags On
Trump’s war in Iran is now bleeding through the wholesale pipeline. April’s Producer Price Index (PPI) report shows wholesale prices rose 6% over… Common Dreams — May 13, 2026 10:48 AM ET
Either You Believe Israel Is Evil Or You Believe It’s All An Elaborate Conspiracy—And Other Notes
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — May 13, 2026 10:38 AM ET
Sanctioning "violent settlers," EU gives $3 million to firm hiring Israel's spies
Brussels officials pave way for future crimes against humanity. Electronic Intifada — May 13, 2026 2:46 AM ET
I'll Stop Talking About Israel When Israel Gets The Fuck Out Of My Face
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — May 12, 2026 9:25 PM ET
Join Me for a Live Q & A on June 29 on Dostoevsky’s 'The Idiot'
The livestream will be on June 29 at 7:00pm ET. The Chris Hedges Report — May 12, 2026 5:51 PM ET
Palestinians Lose More Land After Israel Secretly Approves a Record Number of Settlements in the West Bank
“This represents an unprecedented pace and scale of expansion,” said Amir Daoud of the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission. Drop Site News — May 12, 2026 2:11 PM ET
Big Tech Favoritism on Display with CEOs Set to Join Trump at China Summit
Sixteen Big Tech CEOs will be joining President Trump on his upcoming summit with president Xi Jinping in China this week, according to media reports. Common Dreams — May 12, 2026 1:21 PM ET
Starmer's fall from grace echoes mentor Blair
Starmer's staunch support of Zionism and his cabinet of pro-Israel loyalists will not save him from court of public opinion. Electronic Intifada — May 12, 2026 10:12 AM ET
Israel Accuses The New York Times Of Antisemitic Journalism, And Other Notes
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — May 11, 2026 10:20 PM ET
America’s Suicide Pact - Read by Eunice Wong
America’s suicidal march began long before Donald Trump. Trump and the buffoons around him are the inevitable final chapter of the decaying empire. The Chris Hedges Report — May 11, 2026 9:26 PM ET
Livestream: The Gaza disarmament trap
Muhammad Shehada discussed how the Iran war is frustrating the US-Israeli push to disarm Gaza resistance. Electronic Intifada — May 11, 2026 2:14 PM ET
AI Companies Are Recklessly Racing Toward a Cybersecurity Crisis
Google researchers announced Monday that cybercriminals recently used an artificial intelligence model to help create a dangerous zero-day vulnerabili… Common Dreams — May 11, 2026 12:34 PM ET
LIVE from Beijing, China — Trump Arrives This Week
My new video from Beijing… Lee Camp Substack — May 11, 2026 11:28 AM ET
Are Trump’s nuclear plans illegal?
The so-called “Rubber-Stamp Rule”, an effort by the Trump administration to “Make America Nuclear Again”, violates key components of the Atomi… Common Dreams — May 11, 2026 11:17 AM ET
Netanyahu Stresses The Need For More Propaganda As Israel's Hasbara Budget Soars
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — May 11, 2026 9:24 AM ET
Ode To Joy
In a triumphal move back toward democratic rule, Hungary's new leader Péter Magyar took his oath of office Saturday in a "regime-change" ceremony ric… Common Dreams — May 10, 2026 11:14 PM ET
The US Has A 2,000-Year-Old Lost City That No One Talks About
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — May 8, 2026 10:31 AM ET
America’s Suicide Pact
America’s suicidal march began long before Donald Trump. Trump and the buffoons around him are the inevitable final chapter of the decaying empire. The Chris Hedges Report — May 8, 2026 9:16 AM ET
AI Is Already Going Rogue — Wreaking Havoc Because It Feels Like It
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — May 6, 2026 2:15 PM ET
Israel Plans To Resume Gaza War As It Violates The Ceasefire Every Day
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — May 4, 2026 11:24 AM ET
What $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon could fund instead
Polygraph | Newsletter n°340 | 27 Apr 2026… Polygraph — April 27, 2026 6:35 AM ET
Dr. Marandi: Washington Post Assassination Orders, Iran Refuses Negotiations & UAE Complicity
As Washington shifts from threats to negotiations, Iran is signaling it no longer sees talks as credible. Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi explains why Tehr… MintPress News — April 23, 2026 5:54 PM ET
UAE Launches Muslim Shia Crackdown Under Cover of “Iran-Linked Terror” Claims
Despite labeling the arrests of 27 individuals as part of an “Iran-linked terror threat”, UAE authorities have not brought terrorism charges — r… MintPress News — April 22, 2026 12:23 PM ET
Interview: Bombs in the Name of “Liberation”: Iranian Women Lead Resistance to U.S.-Israeli War
As Western leaders claim to “liberate” Iranian women, millions are taking to the streets to defend their country — directly challenging long-sta… MintPress News — April 21, 2026 7:55 PM ET
Trump’s budget for 2027, a breakdown
Polygraph | Newsletter n°339 | 13 Apr 2026… Polygraph — April 13, 2026 6:45 AM ET
Trump proposes largest military budget ever
Polygraph | Newsletter n°338 | 3 Apr 2026… Polygraph — April 3, 2026 8:26 PM ET
US spends $2.1 billion a day on the Iran War
Polygraph | Newsletter n°337 | 2 Apr 2026… Polygraph — April 2, 2026 6:31 AM ET
Iran War: Cost of the first week
Polygraph | Newsletter n°336 | 27 Mar 2026… Polygraph — March 27, 2026 8:59 PM ET