Techno‑Authoritarianism and the Death of Counterculture: Jonathan Taplin on Power, Art, and the New American Reality
As the U.S. drifts deeper into an era shaped by concentrated wealth, surveillance technology, and political strongmen, Robert Scheer sits down with Jo… ScheerPost — March 2, 2026 5:56 AM ET
The Assassination That Lit the Fuse: Trump’s Iran War Is Already a Catastrophe
Posted by Joshua Scheer The second day of the U.S.–Israeli assault on Iran has made one reality impossible to ignore: Washington has ignited a regio… ScheerPost — March 2, 2026 5:42 AM ET
Understanding the U.S. and Israel’s illegal aggression in Iran
By Craig Mokhiber for Mondoweiss Once again, the U.S.-Israel Axis has launched an unnecessary, unprovoked, and deeply immoral attack against the so… ScheerPost — March 2, 2026 5:38 AM ET
Thieves, Liars And Genociders Declare War On Iran
By Nate Bear Don Not Panic Substack Too much to say and almost nothing to say. The US and Israel have declared war on Iran. Of course they have. It wa… ScheerPost — March 2, 2026 5:37 AM ET
What Emergency Managers Say They Need More Than Ever
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Emergency Managers: Help ProPublica Prepare to Report on the Next Disaster
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Applications Open for 2026 ProPublica Investigative Editor Training Program
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PATRICK LAWRENCE: Germany Learns From the IDF   
The Israelis are to teach Germans how to use artificial intelligence based on the I.D.F.’s experience in Gaza, where, among other things, it used A. Consortium News — March 2, 2026 2:41 AM ET
The Policy of “Maximum Pressure” on Iran Finds Its Ultimate Conclusion
Americans should not be fooled or led astray by the corporate media or the Beltway consultant class: fact-free fearmongering and warmongering about Ir… CounterPunch — March 2, 2026 2:02 AM ET
Preliminary Notes on a Planned Decapitation
Trump has done the world a service. He has abandoned pretense and clarified the true nature of American power. There is no longer any need to manufact… CounterPunch — March 2, 2026 2:00 AM ET
The US/Israeli Attack Was to Prevent Peace Not Advance It
Last Friday, the mediator of the U.S. and Iranian nuclear negotiations in Oman, that country’s foreign minister Badr Albusaidi, pulled the rug out f… CounterPunch — March 2, 2026 1:59 AM ET
Escalation on the Durand Line
On Iran’s eastern flank, far from the Gulf states now in the crosshairs, another conflict continues to grow. Pakistan has declared what it now calls… CounterPunch — March 2, 2026 1:57 AM ET
War on Iran
The Illogic of War The Trump administration reportedly cannot understand why Iran is refusing to accede to US demands that it halt uranium enrichment,… CounterPunch — March 2, 2026 1:56 AM ET
US Calls Iranian Retaliatory Strikes "Unprovoked", And Other Notes
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — March 1, 2026 8:37 PM ET
Iran Prepared for an Existential War. How Much Are Trump and Israel Willing to Gamble?
Iran is intensifying strikes across the region after Supreme Leader Khamenei's assassination, as Trump floats new talks and more bombing. Drop Site News — March 1, 2026 5:43 PM ET
After a Sports Hall in Iran Was Bombed, Witnesses Describe Chaos and “Continuous Screaming”
Several hours after a bomb struck a girls’ elementary school and killed 165, a strike on the town of Lamerd killed teenagers in a gymnasium. Drop Site News — March 1, 2026 3:18 PM ET
Dr. Foad Izadi Shreds U.S. Power: “They Are Fighting the Epstein Class”
Posted by Joshua Scheer Al Jazeera anchor asks, “Is there an off-ramp for Iran?” — and Dr. Foad Izadi responds with one of the most unfiltered,… ScheerPost — March 1, 2026 3:07 PM ET
Dem Leaders Offer Weak Response to Trump as Illegal Iran Assault Quickly Expands
Trump has vowed to continue bombing Iran despite the deaths of Ayatollah Khamenei as well as 3 US service members. TruthOut — March 1, 2026 2:13 PM ET
An enormous crime against Iran
It is the West and Arab regimes that have waged war against Tehran for decades, not the other way around. Electronic Intifada — March 1, 2026 7:56 AM ET
As Trump Bombs Iran, We Need to Reckon With the American War Machine
We cannot afford to slip into despair. We must push back against militarism everywhere, at every turn. TruthOut — February 28, 2026 5:41 PM ET
Going to War, Again, for Israel
Blood Brothers - by Mr. The Chris Hedges Report — February 28, 2026 5:08 PM ET
U.S. and Israel Attack Iran as Trump Announces Regime Change War
In this special Drop Site News broadcast, Jeremy Scahill and Ryan Grim speak with Iranian-American analyst Hooman Majd and Ali Abunimah of Electronic… Drop Site News — February 28, 2026 4:26 PM ET
Ro Khanna Demands Congress Pass War Powers Resolution to Stop Assault on Iran
“The American people are tired of regime change wars that cost us billions of dollars," said Rep. Khanna. TruthOut — February 28, 2026 4:17 PM ET
“Small Children Who Knew Nothing of Politics or Wars”
A scene of devastation in Minab, Iran, as parents waited to know the fate of their young daughters after the bombing of a girls' elementary school kil… Drop Site News — February 28, 2026 3:55 PM ET
Saving lives at a time of slaughter
For much of the ongoing genocide, Baker Abu Safia was the only surgeon in northern Gaza. Electronic Intifada — February 28, 2026 1:43 PM ET
Palestinians Face Beatings and Abuse in Israeli Interrogations at Rafah Crossing
Palestinians returning to Gaza from Egypt report being tortured and pressured to collaborate with Israel as informants. TruthOut — February 28, 2026 1:23 PM ET
How a Mutual Aid Network Built Direct Support for Migrants Across Minnesota
“There’s nothing like getting to give someone their rent money,” says mutual aid organizer Ashley Fairbanks. TruthOut — February 28, 2026 1:21 PM ET
Scott Ritter: US vs Iran: What War Would Really Look Like –Military Power, Oil Shock & Global Fallout
War with Iran has been the goal of both neoconservative and Zionist factions in Washington for decades. With an increasingly belligerent and erratic T… MintPress News — February 28, 2026 11:47 AM ET
As Trump Launches “Massive” Regime Change War, Iran Strikes Back at U.S. Bases and Vows Not to Capitulate
Diplomacy was weaponized as an “instrument of deception,” an Iranian official tells Drop Site. Tehran promises to inflict losses on the U.S. Drop Site News — February 28, 2026 10:13 AM ET
The US Is Ruled By Psychopaths — The Real Reasons They Just Bombed Iran
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 28, 2026 10:09 AM ET
Trump Made No Case for War on Iran
The case for each U.S. war in the Middle East over the past 35 years has had progressively weaker rationale and international support. The aggression… Consortium News — February 28, 2026 9:50 AM ET
WATCH: The World This Week — Aggression on Iran
Scott Ritter joins The World This Week to discuss the U.S. and Israel’s war of aggression to overthrow the Iranian government with no credible ratio… Consortium News — February 28, 2026 9:48 AM ET
WATCH: UN Security Council Debates Attack on Iran
The 15-member United Nations Security Council was in emergency session Saturday after the U.S. and Israeli unprovoked attack on Iran.  Read more →… Consortium News — February 28, 2026 9:00 AM ET
US, Israel launch war on Iran as public support collapses
A historic polling shift reveals Americans increasingly backing Palestinians over Israelis. Electronic Intifada — February 28, 2026 8:22 AM ET
Fuck Everyone Who Made This War Possible
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 28, 2026 8:05 AM ET
Trump Officials Attended a Summit of Election Deniers Who Want the President to Take Over the Midterms
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A Secret Survey From Inside a Women’s Prison Tells Stories of Domestic Abuse Untold in Court
The post A Secret Survey From Inside a Women’s Prison Tells Stories of Domestic Abuse Untold in Court appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 28, 2026 5:00 AM ET
ONGOING UPDATES ON ISRAEL & US AGGRESSION AGAINST IRAN
LIVE UPDATES – The United States and Israel continue their war of aggression to overthrow the Iranian government with continuous airstrikes. Iran is… Consortium News — February 28, 2026 2:00 AM ET
Ribbital: Democracy As Something We Do, Not Just Have
Most memorable about this week's longest, basest, game-show SOTU, a toxic, lying, us-and-them hate fest: The rowdy multitude of responses from a popul… Common Dreams — February 28, 2026 12:16 AM ET
Paramount Skydance’s Takeover of Warner Bros. Is Bad News for Workers, Consumers, and Free Expression
On Thursday, the Warner Bros. Discovery board decided to abandon its plans to sell the company to Netflix in favor of a Paramount Skydance bid.In addi… Common Dreams — February 27, 2026 1:38 PM ET
Israel kills as heavy rains flood Gaza during Ramadan
Two Palestinian teenagers shot and killed by Israeli soldiers, settlers in West Bank. Electronic Intifada — February 27, 2026 10:55 AM ET
Was Epstein's Boss Working For Israel?! Here Are The Facts
New episode of Unredacted Tonight… Lee Camp Substack — February 26, 2026 7:01 PM ET
If Iran Kills US Troops, The Blame Rests Solely On The US And Israel
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 26, 2026 6:46 PM ET
The Voice of Hind Rajab: The Film They Don’t Want You to See
Reaper Madness - by Mr. The Chris Hedges Report — February 26, 2026 5:09 PM ET
Epstein, Chomsky, & The Politics of Betrayal (Chris Hedges w/ Briahna Joy Gray)
Chris Hedges returns to Bad Faith to engage in a spirited debate about how to act now that liberal incrementalism has led to incremental fascism. The Chris Hedges Report — February 25, 2026 9:02 AM ET
Why is the EU accusing me of "disinformation"?
Brussels officials take umbrage at factual reporting on how they weaponize anti-Semitism. Electronic Intifada — February 25, 2026 2:35 AM ET
No Bro This War Will Be Completely Different, Bro
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 24, 2026 8:11 PM ET
The Suicidal Folly of a War with Iran [VIDEO]
Full Text:… The Chris Hedges Report — February 24, 2026 5:26 PM ET
Trump Setting Up A $1.5 Trillion Money-Laundering Machine!
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 24, 2026 11:17 AM ET
The Predatory Hegemon (w/ Stephen Walt) | The Chris Hedges Report
The abandonment of international allies treaties and norms, Stephen Walt argues, will slowly ostracize the United States and leave the country behind… The Chris Hedges Report — February 23, 2026 9:11 PM ET
If You Think The US Wants To Bring Democracy To Iran, Watch What They're Currently Doing To Iraq
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 23, 2026 8:55 PM ET
For Now A Prince. How Long Till A (Fake) King?
The arrest of the U.K. rapist formerly known as Prince, and the echoing, trans-Atlantic edict that no one is above the law, lay ever-barer America's "… Common Dreams — February 23, 2026 3:12 AM ET
Iran Must Be Stopped — Here's Why
A 1-minute column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 21, 2026 1:28 PM ET
SCOTUS Blocking of Trump’s “Emergency” Tariffs Is a Small But Meaningful Check on a Lawless President
Today, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to implement sweeping tariffs was unlawful… Common Dreams — February 20, 2026 3:02 PM ET
The Dalai Lama – Epstein Connection
A prominent Epstein guest recalls meeting the Buddhist teacher at Epstein’s Manhattan mansion, scene of many of his most serious sex crimes. The pos… MintPress News — February 20, 2026 1:10 PM ET
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
Today, the Supreme Court drew a clear line, ruling that Trump’s tariffs were not within his authority under the International Emergency Economic Pow… Common Dreams — February 20, 2026 12:58 PM ET
New Unredacted: The One Epstein Revelation That Can't Be Spoken
Check out the new episode of Unredacted Tonight… Lee Camp Substack — February 19, 2026 7:00 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
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
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
War is Trump’s answer to the affordability crisis
Polygraph | Newsletter n°331 | 9 Jan 2026… Polygraph — January 9, 2026 1:13 PM ET