Trump’s Attacks on Black Power and Freedom Show How Far We Still Have to Go
Thinking on the Black freedom struggle from June 19, 1865, to now, where do we collectively want to see ourselves next? TruthOut — June 18, 2026 3:05 PM ET
US Govt Plans to Crush Anti-AI ‘Extremism’
WIRED Magazine has reviewed leaked documents showing how, as the Trump administration prepares for AI to cause a wave of social unrest, it is already… Consortium News — June 18, 2026 1:35 PM ET
Trump Dismisses Question on Holding Officials Accountable for Iran School Strike
“You're talking about a long time ago,” Trump said about the strike that occurred on February 28. TruthOut — June 18, 2026 1:31 PM ET
Trump Administration Shifts Pregnancy-Prevention Program to Promote Childbearing
Title X, which was signed into law in 1970, has prevented almost 20 million unintended pregnancies. TruthOut — June 18, 2026 12:56 PM ET
Israel Hits Lebanon With Drone Strikes Hours After US and Iran Sign Agreement
The memorandum of understanding explicitly includes Lebanon and continued Israeli attacks would violate the deal. TruthOut — June 18, 2026 12:55 PM ET
130+ Groups Ask Congress to Reject AI Preemption Bill
On Thursday, Demand Progress and 130+ civil society groups sent a letter asking Republican and Democratic congressional leaders to reject legislation… Common Dreams — June 18, 2026 12:48 PM ET
WATCH: ‘The Conscience’ of the SBS TV Network
Mary Kostakidis was known as “the face” of Australia’s SBS evening news. A former head of SBS TV told CN’s award ceremony that Kostakidis was… Consortium News — June 18, 2026 12:03 PM ET
Throughout the US-Israeli War, Iranians Refused to Be Owned
In a war of aggression, our people refused to disappear and earned something no diplomatic text can grant or revoke. TruthOut — June 18, 2026 11:53 AM ET
Iran wins concessions from U.S.; Ukraine strikes critical Moscow refinery; Israel refuses to withdraw from Lebanon
Drop Site Daily: June 18, 2026… Drop Site News — June 18, 2026 10:59 AM ET
Trump Ended His Idiotic Iran War. Good.
Was it worth it? Of course not. But comparing his Iran deal with Obama’s or decrying the terms risks falling into the same traps as previous preside… ScheerPost — June 18, 2026 10:26 AM ET
They Tried To Deport Me, Went On Tucker’s Show, And Trump Has Ended His Idiotic War
Joshua Scheer Editor’s Note: The following note was sent by Trita Parsi to me and many others, and it is worth both reading and watching. Parsi is r… ScheerPost — June 18, 2026 10:20 AM ET
Response to the closing of the Bonn climate talks
Romain Ioualalen, Global Policy lead at Oil Change International, said: “At the Bonn climate talks close, countries cannot ignore the devastating co… Common Dreams — June 18, 2026 9:55 AM ET
US-Iran MOU Signals Normalization But Higher Fossil Fuel Prices Will Cost Over $700 Billions in 2026
New analysis by 350.org shows that people and businesses will continue to pay a steep price for fossil fuel dependence, even if the Strait of Hormuz f… Common Dreams — June 18, 2026 9:43 AM ET
Kidnapped at Sea: Thiago Ávila Reveals Brutality Inside Israel’s Detention System Chris Hedges Report
“When Governments Fail, We Sail — Humanity’s Compass Points to Gaza.” Joshua Scheer As Gaza remains under siege and much of the world looks aw… ScheerPost — June 18, 2026 7:31 AM ET
The Hidden History Of Juneteenth
Gregory P. Downs, Black Agenda Report. Most people think Juneteenth was simply when enslaved Texans learned they were free. But that is a myth. They… ScheerPost — June 18, 2026 6:45 AM ET
Jonathan Cook: Fealty to Israel
Labour wants the repression of Palestine Action to serve as a blueprint for politics. Why not lock up opposition party leaders and any constituents wh… Consortium News — June 18, 2026 6:33 AM ET
Hezbollah Forces Israeli Withdrawal as Trump Scrambles for Iran Agreement
Robert Inlakesh On this Monday’s edition of The Target stream, Mint Press News’ Robert Inlakesh cuts through the corporate media’s spin on the n… ScheerPost — June 18, 2026 6:22 AM ET
Before SpaceX IPO, Investors in China Secretly Acquired Stakes
The post Before SpaceX IPO, Investors in China Secretly Acquired Stakes appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — June 18, 2026 5:00 AM ET
The Second Coming of Manifest Destiny
Ronald Johnson was appointed ambassador to get Mexico back in line with Washington's to-hell-with-the-people agenda. Days after he arrived in the Mexi… CounterPunch — June 18, 2026 2:02 AM ET
Donald Trump and Scott Walker Attack the US Press
Journalists are increasingly under fire, figuratively and literally. Figuratively, the most recent victim under “fire” is award-winning broadcast… CounterPunch — June 18, 2026 2:01 AM ET
The Art of the Recycled Deal
There are many lessons to be learned from the lates made-for-Israel war on Iran. The first and most damning is that the war resolved the very crisis i… CounterPunch — June 18, 2026 1:59 AM ET
Forest Service Clearcutting and Intentional Burning is Killing, Not Saving, our National Forests
The essentials to "harden" homes are non-flammable roofs and decks, removal of nearby vegetation, and trimming trees up to 100 feet out from the home. CounterPunch — June 18, 2026 1:58 AM ET
SpaceX: Elon Musk’s Greatest Scam? Mr. Arithmetic Weighs In
SpaceX headquarters, Bolsa Chica, Texas. Photo: Alexander Hatley, Wikimedia Commons. CC BY 2.0Last week was a big one for the AI bubble. SpaceX had th… CounterPunch — June 18, 2026 1:57 AM ET
Humans Create Empires For The Same Reason They Create Egos
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — June 17, 2026 10:11 PM ET
How Western media fueled Israel's genocide
Scholar Robin Andersen explores how Israeli propaganda is reproduced – and rarely questioned – in corporate news. Electronic Intifada — June 17, 2026 7:07 PM ET
Flotilla Activists' Harrowing Experience in an Israeli Torture Dungeon Revealed (w/ Thiago Ávila) | The Chris Hedges Report
“The destiny of Palestinians is the destiny of all humanity”: Kidnapped and tortured by the Zionists, Thiago Avila says Flotilla activists are und… The Chris Hedges Report — June 17, 2026 6:07 PM ET
In Campaign to Seize More of Gaza, Israel Expands Attacks on Palestinians Near “Yellow Line”
"Where are we supposed to go? They might as well throw us into the sea and be done with us.”… Drop Site News — June 17, 2026 4:08 PM ET
Vijay Prashad: Building a New Asia
Economic growth alone cannot secure genuine sovereignty in Asia; a platform for coordination is vital to safeguard the region against imperialism and… Consortium News — June 17, 2026 2:00 PM ET
Hezbollah Forces Israeli Withdrawal as Trump Scrambles for Iran Agreement
As Hezbollah ambushes Israeli convoys and downs advanced drones in southern Lebanon, Washington and Tehran move toward a surprise agreement after mont… MintPress News — June 17, 2026 1:45 PM ET
Strait of Hormuz: A Constant in Iranian History
Long before it became the jugular vein of the modern global economy, this narrow waterway was the sacred and strategic maritime gateway to the Persian… Consortium News — June 17, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Gaza death toll since “ceasefire” tops 1,000; 15 charged with impeding ICE agents in Minnesota; Ecuador declares new state of emergency
Drop Site Daily: June 17, 2026… Drop Site News — June 17, 2026 11:07 AM ET
I Hope Iran Keeps Winning And The US Empire Keeps Losing
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — June 17, 2026 9:08 AM ET
More Than 770,000 Children Are No Longer Receiving SNAP Benefits After Trump Changes Federal Food Program
The post More Than 770,000 Children Are No Longer Receiving SNAP Benefits After Trump Changes Federal Food Program appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — June 17, 2026 6:00 AM ET
“Digital Colonialism”: U.S. Demands to Access Africans’ Data Raise Privacy, Sovereignty Concerns
The post “Digital Colonialism”: U.S. Demands to Access Africans’ Data Raise Privacy, Sovereignty Concerns appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — June 17, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Measly French measures have little impact on Israel's weapons makers
Covering up arms displays is no substitute for an embargo. Electronic Intifada — June 17, 2026 2:59 AM ET
White Trash Losers 'R Us
Oof, so many fails. An abject purge from the Kennedy Center, a tatty Iran deal, a brackish Reflecting Pool. And at the People's House, pay-per-view bl… Common Dreams — June 17, 2026 12:53 AM ET
The State of War and Diplomacy: Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza
Ryan Grim, Jeremy Scahill, Murtaza Hussain, and Sharif Abdel Kouddous discuss the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, Lebanon, Gaza, and more. Drop Site News — June 16, 2026 12:47 PM ET
Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite U.S.-Iran deal; B-52 crashes in California; Iran “most oppressed team in the World Cup”
Drop Site Daily: June 16, 2026… Drop Site News — June 16, 2026 12:10 PM ET
Livestream: No way for US to win against Iran
Support for Israel is collapsing around the globe as its army removes heavy machinery from Lebanon to escape Hizballah drones. Electronic Intifada — June 16, 2026 11:24 AM ET
The 1 Thing That's So Dangerous It's Only Legal in 2 Countries
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — June 16, 2026 9:02 AM ET
Trump Plans to Protect Methane-Leaking Stripper Wells. This Billionaire Donor Will Benefit.
The post Trump Plans to Protect Methane-Leaking Stripper Wells. This Billionaire Donor Will Benefit. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — June 16, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Reminder — Live Q&A on Dostoyevsky's 'The Idiot' on June 29
Make sure to read the book and join the stream to ask me questions live and discuss the book. The Chris Hedges Report — June 15, 2026 6:27 PM ET
Learning English to leave Gaza
Before the war, students learned English for varied reasons; now, English is seen as their only way out of Gaza. Electronic Intifada — June 15, 2026 8:46 AM ET
Nearly 1 in 4 US tenants fell behind on rent in 2025
Polygraph | Newsletter n°343 | 15 Jun 2026… Polygraph — June 15, 2026 6:45 AM ET
Why We Changed Our Code of Ethics to Address Prediction Markets
The post Why We Changed Our Code of Ethics to Address Prediction Markets appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — June 15, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Where Will the Coming Iran War Negotiations Lead? (w/ Mohammad Marandi) | The Chris Hedges Report
Mohammad Marandi joins to parse through the complex geopolitical variables that the coming Iran War negotiations, the future of Israel and the global… The Chris Hedges Report — June 13, 2026 10:17 PM ET
The World's First Trillionaire Is Not Your Friend, And Other Notes
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — June 13, 2026 10:17 PM ET
Podcast: Painting Pete Hegseth And Then Burning The Painting
Caitlin and Tim discuss Trump, trillionaires and other tribulations. The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — June 13, 2026 9:23 AM ET
Podcast: Painting Pete Hegseth And Then Burning The Painting [AUDIO]
Caitlin and Tim discuss Trump, trillionaires and other tribulations. The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — June 13, 2026 9:18 AM ET
Tyranny or Revolution - Read by Eunice Wong
We face a choice. Tyranny or revolution. The Chris Hedges Report — June 12, 2026 4:12 PM ET
Palestine in Pictures: May 2026
A monthly digest of key developments in Palestine showcasing powerful images by photojournalists. Electronic Intifada — June 12, 2026 2:54 PM ET
How US Media Gaslights Everyone Without You Even Knowing It
New 3-min column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — June 12, 2026 8:02 AM ET
City Electric: My Mayor Muslim, My Bagel Jewish
After the greatest comeback in NBA finals history - 29 points! - "the greatest shot in Knicks history" - Anunoby's last-second tip-in - some divine in… Common Dreams — June 12, 2026 2:51 AM ET
REACTION: Dave Rubin's Catastrophic Debate Trying To Defend Trump!
Tonight's livestream video… Lee Camp Substack — June 11, 2026 8:26 PM ET
DHS Docs: Govt Bracing for Nationwide Anti-AI Riots, Preparing to Crack Down on Dissent
As tech companies race to automate industries and build massive data centers, leaked government documents reveal growing fears of nationwide anti-A.I. MintPress News — June 11, 2026 12:51 PM ET
The Rise of the Global South - Read by Eunice Wong
The war on Iran has not only ended in a humiliating defeat for the United States, but resulted in a dramatic shift in the balance of power in the Midd… The Chris Hedges Report — June 10, 2026 6:33 PM ET
The First US War Overseas Was A Genocide—It Was Erased From History
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — June 10, 2026 6:01 AM ET
The Resistance Responds: Iran, Yemen and Hezbollah Reshape Battlefield in Lebanon Against Israeli attacks
After Iran struck Israeli military targets in response to attacks on Beirut, Yemen reimposed its Red Sea blockade in support of Lebanon. On this segme… MintPress News — June 9, 2026 4:42 PM ET
The Real Reasons The US Has Now Targeted Mexico
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — June 9, 2026 6:32 AM ET
Iran Arrests 6,500 Israeli and U.S.-Linked Agents Amid Expanding Spy Crackdown
Iranian authorities claim to have dismantled multiple spy and militant cells tied to foreign intelligence agencies, arresting more than 6,500 people s… MintPress News — June 6, 2026 8:34 AM ET
Iran Inflicts U.S. Casualties, Halts Talks and Challenges Trump’s Authority in the Gulf
Following retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, Iran has frozen contacts with American negotiators and expanded threats against bot… MintPress News — June 4, 2026 5:31 PM ET
Iran War is first US war the public never supported
Polygraph | Newsletter n°342 | 29 May 2026… Polygraph — May 29, 2026 6:44 PM ET
Falling wages, spiraling credit card debt
Polygraph | Newsletter n°341 | 16 May 2026… Polygraph — May 16, 2026 9:02 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
Trump’s budget for 2027, a breakdown
Polygraph | Newsletter n°339 | 13 Apr 2026… Polygraph — April 13, 2026 6:45 AM ET