Welcome to 1984
In Oregon, DHS and ICE agents launch Operation Black Rose, a planned surveillance operation using “target packages” to identify immigrants, citiz… CounterPunch — February 24, 2026 12:33 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
UK Still Helping Ukraine Join NATO
As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year Tuesday, Britain is running an aid project helping Kiev prepare to join NATO and opening up the country to… Consortium News — February 23, 2026 8:00 PM ET
Iranian Officials to Drop Site: Tehran is Showing “Unbelievable Level of Flexibility" in Talks to Prevent U.S. War
Iran understands it is dealing with an erratic U.S. president, but its negotiators still believe they can thread the needle with Trump. Drop Site News — February 23, 2026 7:36 PM ET
With New Policy, DHS Sets Its Sights on Incarcerating Up to 100,000 Refugees
“This is probably one of the most unprecedented memos — introduced to impose trauma on refugees,” an organizer said. TruthOut — February 23, 2026 4:51 PM ET
Trump’s Pre-State of the Union Polling Numbers Among the Worst He’s Ever Had
Trump receives negative marks on the economy, foreign policy matters, his handling of immigration, and more. TruthOut — February 23, 2026 4:42 PM ET
Despite So-Called Ceasefire, “It’s Still a Genocide, Ongoing,” Says Gaza Poet
Israel continues to carry out strikes inside Gaza despite the US-brokered “ceasefire” that went into effect in October. TruthOut — February 23, 2026 4:32 PM ET
“Mobilize Everybody”: Minneapolis Organizers Share Lessons From Their Struggle
Largely unseen care work, communications, healing, and fellowship makes sustained resistance in Minneapolis possible. TruthOut — February 23, 2026 4:31 PM ET
Queer and Trans Activists Have Been at the Heart of Anti-ICE Work in Minneapolis
LGBTQ communities played a central role in coordinating mutual aid, ICE watch shifts, and the general strike. TruthOut — February 23, 2026 4:31 PM ET
First Gaza, Then the World
In the hands of Israel’s genocidal settler-colonial society, the state of exception is a relentless nightmare that will not stop at the borders of P… Consortium News — February 23, 2026 2:00 PM ET
McGovern Warns of Iran War Hype as Intelligence Pushes Back on Nuclear Claims
Posted by Joshua Scheer As Washington debates Iran, Ukraine, and nuclear red lines, Ray McGovern argues the real battle isn’t on the battlefield —… ScheerPost — February 23, 2026 1:26 PM ET
Pentagon Can’t Even Figure Out How to Spend the Extra $500 Billion More Trumpfare
Posted by Joshua Scheer I was about to share this Common Dreams piece on the astounding fact that the Pentagon doesn’t even know what to do with the… ScheerPost — February 23, 2026 12:44 PM ET
A Neocolonial Billionaire Fantasy in Honduras
Edith Romero reports on the unbridled power, tech fantasy and resource hoarding of ZEDEs — Zones for Employment and Economic Development — where t… Consortium News — February 23, 2026 12:00 PM ET
The Week That Will Decide Years
By Nate Bear for Do Not Panic Lenin’s refrain that “there are decades when nothing happens, and weeks when decades happen” is overused because i… ScheerPost — February 23, 2026 11:43 AM ET
Marco Rubio’s Cecil Rhodes Moment
The U.S. secretary of state is reviving the language and intent of 19th century colonialism to deter what he sees as “the forces of civilizational e… ScheerPost — February 23, 2026 11:26 AM ET
Suppressed DNC Autopsy Found Biden Admin’s Support for Gaza Genocide Cost Harris Votes
By Jake Johnson for Common Dreams Democratic National Committee officials who crafted the party’s postmortem on its loss to President Donald Trump… ScheerPost — February 23, 2026 11:04 AM ET
Mexico kills cartel boss, triggering wave of violence; Toddler in Gaza dies waiting for medical evacuation; Huckabee’s explosive interview
Drop Site Daily: February 23, 2026… Drop Site News — February 23, 2026 10:47 AM ET
We Deserve Better War Propaganda
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 23, 2026 9:00 AM ET
Marco Rubio’s Cecil Rhodes Moment
The U.S. secretary of state is reviving the language and intent of 19th century colonialism to deter what he sees as “the forces of civilizational e… Consortium News — February 23, 2026 7:31 AM ET
Israeli Soldiers Killed Gaza Aid Workers at Point Blank Range in 2025 Massacre: Report
A minute-by-minute reconstruction of the massacre by Earshot and Forensic Architecture found Israeli soldiers fired over 900 bullets at the aid worker… Drop Site News — February 23, 2026 7:02 AM ET
U.S. Forest Service Stops Issuing Firefighter Pants That Contain PFAS, Following ProPublica’s Reporting
The post U.S. Forest Service Stops Issuing Firefighter Pants That Contain PFAS, Following ProPublica’s Reporting appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 23, 2026 5:00 AM 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
Europe ramps up repression of Palestine's refugees
Lobbyists ran a hate campaign against a young man who left Gaza for Greece. Electronic Intifada — February 23, 2026 2:52 AM ET
The Pathetic Nature of the Dominant Class in the West: Epstein’s Friends Are Cowards
Sexual violence has a profound and long-lasting impact on young children, shaping not only their childhood but the course of their lives as they grow… CounterPunch — February 23, 2026 2:01 AM ET
Board of Peace, Machinery of War
We live in an attention economy, and it’s important to look at how ours is being squandered. Take Gaza: nothing screams caring for the people of Gaz… CounterPunch — February 23, 2026 1:58 AM ET
Trump’s “Board of Peace”: Aggrandizing Theater and the Impunity of Genocide
More than 75,000 Palestinians have been murdered in Gaza, with tens of thousands more still missing beneath the rubble. They did not die to “build a… CounterPunch — February 23, 2026 1:57 AM ET
Elon Musk Brings 4th Quarter GDP Growth to a Crawl
The GDP story for the 4th quarter looked much worse than was generally expected. The big factor dragging down growth was a 16.6% drop in federal spend… CounterPunch — February 23, 2026 1:57 AM ET
Rebuilding universities must be a priority in Gaza
University lectures in Gaza are being held at wedding venues, but attendance has dropped due to financial and other hardships. Electronic Intifada — February 22, 2026 8:16 AM ET
Tell Iranian And Cuban Diaspora Warmongers To Shut The Fuck Up
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 22, 2026 7:35 AM ET
The Victims Who Fought Back
The post The Victims Who Fought Back appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 22, 2026 5:00 AM ET
LIVE NOW — Come ask a Question!
The Chris Hedges Report is a reader-supported publication. The Chris Hedges Report — February 21, 2026 3:14 PM 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
Resistance101: Forging a New Movement for Palestine in Italy DOCUMENTARY
As the genocide in Gaza has continued for almost three years, Italian dockworkers have risen up to do what our governments and international instituti… The Chris Hedges Report — February 21, 2026 1:15 PM ET
It's Very Possible To Be Both Happy And Well-Informed
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 21, 2026 8:05 AM ET
Chris Hedges Live Documentary Q&A TODAY: Forging a New Movement for Palestine in Italy
Join me today at 3:00pm ET for a live Q&A where we will discuss our new film, 'Resistance 101: Forging a New Movement for Palestine in Italy'… The Chris Hedges Report — February 21, 2026 7:05 AM ET
WATCH: The World This Week — w/Scott Ritter
With the world on the brink of a major Middle East war, Scott Ritter joins The World This Week to discuss the rationale, conduct and outcome of a deva… Consortium News — February 21, 2026 5:37 AM ET
Trump Privately Dreams of Iran Regime Change Glory as Democrats Cynically Weigh Political Benefits of War
Trump says he wants to be the president who takes down the Islamic Republic. Democratic leaders see him walking into a political trap of his own makin… Drop Site News — February 20, 2026 4:54 PM ET
South Carolina Hospitals Aren’t Required to Disclose Measles-Related Admissions. That Leaves Doctors in the Dark.
The post South Carolina Hospitals Aren’t Required to Disclose Measles-Related Admissions. That Leaves Doctors in the Dark. appeared first on ProPubl… ProPublica — February 20, 2026 3:15 PM ET
The Suicidal Folly of a War with Iran
The Laurel and Hardy negotiating team of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, coupled with Trump’s appalling ignorance of world affairs and megalomania,… The Chris Hedges Report — February 20, 2026 3:14 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
EPA Dismantles Protections for Mercury and Air Toxics From Power Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today finalized a repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) – a move that will allow coal-… Common Dreams — February 20, 2026 12:54 PM ET
Donald Trump to Pollute Tennessee Air with More Mercury, Arsenic, Lead
Today, Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency dismantled a bedrock environmental and public health standard that protects Americans from mer… Common Dreams — February 20, 2026 12:51 PM ET
SCOTUS rules against Trump tariffs; Board of Peace’s sweeping plans for Gaza “redevelopment”
Drop Site Daily: February 20, 2026… Drop Site News — February 20, 2026 11:03 AM ET
Latest Epstein document dump is one more cover-up
Massive US file release withholds the telling facts leaving investigative journalists, historians and bloggers to speculate on the larger picture from… Electronic Intifada — February 20, 2026 5:25 AM ET
Democrats Aren't Resisting Trump's Iran War Because They Secretly Support It
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — February 19, 2026 8:20 PM ET
New Moms in Wisconsin to Get Extension of Vital Benefits After GOP Powerbroker Ends Holdout
The post New Moms in Wisconsin to Get Extension of Vital Benefits After GOP Powerbroker Ends Holdout appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — February 19, 2026 7:20 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
Leaked Email: Amazon's Ring Says Internally They Plan To Surveil Everyone
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — February 19, 2026 2:08 PM ET
Insurer Agrees to Pay Millions for Failing to Fix Errors That Made It Harder for Customers to Get Mental Health Care
The post Insurer Agrees to Pay Millions for Failing to Fix Errors That Made It Harder for Customers to Get Mental Health Care appeared first on ProPub… ProPublica — February 19, 2026 1:25 PM ET
The strict and chaotic order of displacement
Everyday rhythms in Gaza are dictated by water trucks, market sales and fear of famine, making rest impossible. Electronic Intifada — February 19, 2026 12:11 PM ET
Firm selling Israel's spy tech woos Europe's cops
PenLink embraced by diplomats despite Meta ban. Electronic Intifada — February 19, 2026 10:34 AM 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
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 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
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
War is Trump’s answer to the affordability crisis
Polygraph | Newsletter n°331 | 9 Jan 2026… Polygraph — January 9, 2026 1:13 PM ET