Fascism, ICE, and the Union Rank-and-File: Why January 23 Must Be More Than a Protest
By Joshua Scheer As has been said by the sage of ScheerPost Chris Hedges “Effective resistance—or effective mass mobilization, as any effective un… ScheerPost — January 18, 2026 10:50 AM ET
CIA/MI6 Lawfare Op Aids Ukrainian Atrocities
Now, leaked documents reveal CIJA has taken on a secret role in the Ukraine proxy war since 2022, designating the country as one of its “key areas o… ScheerPost — January 18, 2026 8:16 AM ET
Just as Dangerous
Vance and the 2028 Election. ScheerPost — January 18, 2026 8:03 AM ET
John Kiriakou: Unabated US Prisoner Abuse
Guards are leaving federal inmates in restraints for hours and even, in dozens of cases, as long as a week. That’s just the latest finding on abuses… ScheerPost — January 18, 2026 7:59 AM ET
The U.S. Has Announced ‘Phase 2’ of the Gaza Ceasefire. Here’s Why It Doesn’t Matter for Palestinians
For Palestinians in Gaza, Phase 2 of the ceasefire offers little hope that it will fundamentally change the status quo Israel has established over the… ScheerPost — January 18, 2026 7:56 AM ET
Caitlin Johnstone: Regime Change the US
Not its fake official elected government: its real government. The oligarchs and government agencies which actually run the thing. By Caitlin Johnston… Consortium News — January 18, 2026 5:21 AM ET
The Terror of an Empire in Decline
A murder in Minneapolis. A kidnapping in Caracas. Genocide in Palestine. Termination of trans people’s healthcare and rights. Criminalization of pre… CounterPunch — January 18, 2026 2:17 AM ET
Who Pays for the AI Bubble?
Karen Hao reported in her book Empire of AI: “Sam Altman announced he wants to see 250 gigawatts of data-center capacity laid by 2033 just for his… CounterPunch — January 18, 2026 1:57 AM ET
Regime Change The US Empire
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — January 17, 2026 7:32 PM ET
Communities Say Congress Broke Its Promise to Clean Up Abandoned Coal Mine Lands
The House passed a bill to repurpose $500 million meant for cleaning up coal country’s environmental and safety hazards. TruthOut — January 17, 2026 4:13 PM ET
Who Are the Shadowy Contractors That Are Training ICE’s Attack Teams?
ICE is spending big on firearms, munitions, and weapons training firms to further militarize its forces. TruthOut — January 17, 2026 3:29 PM ET
Immigrant Rights Advocates Say Trump’s First Year Was “Much Worse” Than Expected
“Trump wants us to hang our heads and give up, but that's not happening,” says organizer Rossy Alfaro. TruthOut — January 17, 2026 2:53 PM ET
Coretta Scott King Publicly Opposed Vietnam Before MLK — and Urged Him to Follow
Coretta Scott King's vision shaped MLK's politics and the broader freedom struggle, says historian Jeanne Theoharis. TruthOut — January 17, 2026 2:44 PM ET
Trump’s DOJ Is Investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey
“The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her,” Walz wrote. TruthOut — January 17, 2026 2:15 PM ET
Citizen Printer, Bill Ayers w/ Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., Monica Trinidad, and Chi Nwosu
In this special episode of CounterPunch Radio, Bill Ayers, friend of Pilsen Community Books and fellow podcaster at Under the Tree, introduces Amos … CounterPunch — January 17, 2026 1:57 PM ET
Rare Interview With Iran Protester and Crackdown Eyewitness
At Drop Site, our mission is to bring you journalism directly from the ground, handing the mic and the notebook to those who are living through what w… Drop Site News — January 17, 2026 12:15 PM ET
Israel Fears It Can’t Defend Against Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu called Donald Trump to urge him to hold off on bombing Iran because, reports say, Israel feels vulnerable to Iran’s counterattack… Consortium News — January 17, 2026 9:54 AM ET
Winter strikes with a vengeance
Nearly 2 million people have been forcibly displaced in Gaza and 1.3 million are without adequate shelter as the cold bites. Electronic Intifada — January 17, 2026 4:53 AM ET
Palestine expert joins think tank funded by Britain's war industry
Julie Norman accepts post with Chatham House, which counts BAE Systems as a major donor. Electronic Intifada — January 17, 2026 3:51 AM ET
The War On Free Speech In Australia Is Getting Cartoonishly Absurd
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — January 16, 2026 9:05 PM ET
WATCH: Premiere of ‘The World This Week’
CN Live! is launching a new series, The World This Week. WATCH THE REPLAY from Saturday’s first episode with guest Patrick Lawrence on Iran, Venezue… Consortium News — January 16, 2026 7:23 PM ET
Grand Illusion - Read by Eunice Wong
We are cursed by what the historian Barbara Tuchman calls the “bellicose frivolity of senile empires.”… The Chris Hedges Report — January 16, 2026 6:49 PM ET
The 'Primary Fetterman' Website Is Now Live
The Pennsylvania Working Families Party rolled out an online "hub" on Friday to support a primary challenger to the state's US senator, John Fetterman… Common Dreams — January 16, 2026 4:20 PM ET
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Jonathan Cook: A UK Jury’s Right to Defy a Judge
Keir Starmer needs convictions to justify Palestine Action’s proscription as a terrorist group. In the Filton trial, the direct-action group’s bar… Consortium News — January 16, 2026 1:30 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
'Grow a F*cking Spine': Critics Fume as Newsom Backtracks on ICE 'Terrorism' in Ben Shapiro Interview
Amid unprecedented backlash against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom—considered a leading contender for the 2028… Common Dreams — January 16, 2026 1:07 PM ET
JOHN KIRIAKOU: Unabated US Prisoner Abuse
Guards are leaving federal inmates in restraints for hours and even, in dozens of cases, as long as a week. That’s just the latest finding on abuses… Consortium News — January 16, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Babies die of hypothermia in Gaza as Israel blocks shelters
At least 100 children killed during “ceasefire” period. Electronic Intifada — January 16, 2026 10:59 AM ET
Israel escalates deadly strikes in Gaza; U.S. seizes another oil tanker in the Caribbean; ACLU sues Trump admin for racial profiling in Minnesota
Drop Site Daily: January 16, 2026… Drop Site News — January 16, 2026 10:22 AM ET
'ICE Kills': Guards Reportedly Choked Man to Death at El Paso Detention Center
A Texas medical examiner is reportedly planning to classify the recent death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enfo… Common Dreams — January 16, 2026 7:42 AM ET
Trump Administration Orders USDA Employees to Investigate Foreign Researchers They Work With
The post Trump Administration Orders USDA Employees to Investigate Foreign Researchers They Work With appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — January 16, 2026 5:00 AM ET
The Absurdity and Barbarity of the “Immigration Debate”: Breaking Free of the “Colonial Framework”
Andrew Jackson led armed forces into what is now Alabama on a homicidal mission against Creek Indians. Refusing to discriminate between the armed and… CounterPunch — January 16, 2026 2:00 AM ET
A Black Teen Died Over a $12 Shoplifting Attempt. 13 Years Later, Two Men Plead Guilty in His Killing.
The post A Black Teen Died Over a $12 Shoplifting Attempt. 13 Years Later, Two Men Plead Guilty in His Killing. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — January 15, 2026 9:10 PM ET
Encouraging News: Lindsey Graham Looks HEARTBROKEN About Iran
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — January 15, 2026 8:19 PM ET
The CRAZY Truth About US Coups in Latin America!
New episode of Unredacted Tonight! Lee Camp Substack — January 15, 2026 7:00 PM ET
There are no Benefits to Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan”
Today, President Donald Trump unveiled a healthcare plan which his administration claims will lower drug costs and insurance premiums.Public Citizen H… Common Dreams — January 15, 2026 6:11 PM ET
Her Daughter Died After Taking a Generic Version of a Lifesaving Drug. This Is What She Wants You to Know.
The post Her Daughter Died After Taking a Generic Version of a Lifesaving Drug. This Is What She Wants You to Know. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — January 15, 2026 3:30 PM ET
ACLU Sues Federal Government to End ICE, CBP’s Practice of Suspicionless Stops, Warrantless Arrests, and Racial Profiling of Minnesotans
The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Minnesota, Covington & Burling LLP, Greene Espel PLLP, and Robins Kaplan LLP filed a class-action laws… Common Dreams — January 15, 2026 3:22 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
Winter Cold and Collapsing Buildings Kill Palestinians in Gaza as Israel Blocks Shelter Supplies
A family of three was killed while they slept by a collapsing wall. A one-year-old baby died from the cold. Over 30 Palestinians in Gaza have died fro… Drop Site News — January 15, 2026 11:43 AM ET
Senate Republicans block effort to limit further U.S. action in Venezuela; Witkoff announces "Phase Two" of U.S. plan for Gaza
Drop Site Daily: January 15, 2026… Drop Site News — January 15, 2026 10:58 AM ET
The Flotillas to Gaza Are the World’s Conscience
The numerous attempts by activists in flotillas, to break the siege on Gaza, are a potent reminder that hope comes through acts of resistance and that… The Chris Hedges Report — January 15, 2026 9:48 AM ET
Livestream: US-led aggression from Gaza to Venezuela
We talk to Justin Podur about imperialism and collaborators and US “victories.” Palestine’s resistance salutes Venezuela. Ali Abunimah wins a co… Electronic Intifada — January 15, 2026 4:56 AM ET
New wall threatens thousands of Palestinian families
The Israeli military has begun the first stretch of a $1.7 billion project to build a wall running from the occupied Golan Heights to Eilat, slicing t… Electronic Intifada — January 15, 2026 4:38 AM ET
On "Leftists" And "Anarchists" Who Cheer For Regime Change In Iran
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — January 14, 2026 8:31 PM ET
Deconstructing Trump's Gaza 'Peace' Plan (w/ Norman Finkelstein) | The Chris Hedges Report
The resolution, Finkelstein points out, annuls decades of precedent established under international law on Palestine — erasing its entire legal hist… The Chris Hedges Report — January 14, 2026 8:01 PM ET
Everyone Wants Peace Until They Get Hit With The War Propaganda
Reading by Tim Foley:… The Caitlin Johnstone Newsletter — January 14, 2026 7:44 PM ET
“Praise Allah, There Are Still People Like You”: Jeffrey Epstein Nurtured Israel-Emirates Ties Before Abraham Accords
Epstein leveraged his friendship with the chief of DP World to pitch Israeli logistics infrastructure and cybersecurity investments to the UAE. Drop Site News — January 14, 2026 1:42 PM ET
Yay! Let's Watch The Propaganda Yet Again — This Time Aimed At Iran
New Column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — January 14, 2026 9:30 AM ET
A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion.
The post A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion. appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — January 14, 2026 5:30 AM ET
After Sowing Distrust in Fluoridated Water, Kennedy and Skeptics Turn to Obstructing Other Fluoride Sources
The post After Sowing Distrust in Fluoridated Water, Kennedy and Skeptics Turn to Obstructing Other Fluoride Sources appeared first on ProPublica. ProPublica — January 14, 2026 5:00 AM ET
La Elite Narcotraficante Está Lista Para Dirigir a Venezuela (con Moe Tkacik) | The Chris Hedges Report
Los vínculos personales de Marco Rubio con el narcotráfico subrayan una profunda ironía en los intentos de la administración Trump de utilizar la… The Chris Hedges Report — January 13, 2026 8:01 PM ET
Trump Won't Stop Unless We Stop Him
New column by Lee Camp… Lee Camp Substack — January 12, 2026 10:34 AM ET
America is a Gangster State - Read by Eunice Wong
The United States' kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro signals the latest embrace of a world without laws and an era bent on rule through unabashed brute fo… The Chris Hedges Report — January 12, 2026 9:02 AM ET
My New Stand-Up Comedy Half Hour!
Thanks for supporting my work… Lee Camp Substack — January 11, 2026 9:23 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
From Noriega to Maduro: The Long US History of Kidnapping Foreign Leaders
Kidnapping heads of state is not a Trump innovation. It is American tradition. The post From Noriega to Maduro: The Long US History of Kidnapping Fore… MintPress News — January 9, 2026 9:02 AM ET
Venezuelan Journalist Diego Sequera Destroys Trump’s Monroe Doctrine
As Washington kidnaps Venezuela’s elected president, independent journalist Diego Sequera explains why Trump’s escalation is backfiring at home an… MintPress News — January 9, 2026 8:28 AM ET
America's Rigged Elections / Venezuela / Sudan Crisis
New episode of Unredacted Tonight! Lee Camp Substack — January 8, 2026 6:30 PM ET
Maduro on Trial & Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’
From the courtroom to the newsroom, Nicolás Maduro’s trial exposes how U.S. force is laundered through media language and legal theater, reviving a… MintPress News — January 7, 2026 11:15 AM ET
Trump’s war for oil has bipartisan backing
Polygraph | Newsletter n°330 | 4 Jan 2026… Polygraph — January 4, 2026 8:01 AM ET
1 in 10 voters want a bigger military budget, 8 in 10 senators voted for one
Polygraph | Newsletter n°329 | 19 Dec 2025… Polygraph — December 19, 2025 6:37 PM ET
Senate votes on military spending vs. arms industry cash
Polygraph | Newsletter n°328 | 18 Dec 2025… Polygraph — December 18, 2025 5:47 PM ET
Congress ignores public opinion, approves $901 billion military bill
Polygraph | Newsletter n°327 | 12 Dec 2025… Polygraph — December 12, 2025 8:00 PM ET