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Thursday, February 16, 2012 Deepening Greek Tragedy
Greece is banker occupied. Ordinary people have no say. Parliamentarians get orders and obey. Despite multiple painful austerity rounds, Troika power demands more - the IMF, EU and European Central Bank (ECB).
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Israeli Hanging Judge Sentences Khader Adnan to Death
On Monday, military Judge Moshe Tirosh rejected Adnan's appeal as expected. Israel wants him dead. In his 59th day without food, his life hangs by a thread.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Iran Falsely Charged with India and Georgia Attacks
Last October, Iran was falsely charged with a fake terror plot that didn't pass the smell test. At best, it resembled a bad film script too implausible to believe.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Khader Adnan: Day 60 and Counting
On February 15, Palestinian faction leaders began supportive hunger strikes. Gazans erected a sit-in tent near ICRC's Gaza City offices.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Aafia Siddiqui's Struggle for Justice
Previous articles discussed her 2003 abduction, detention, torture, false charges, prosecution, and conviction despite clear evidence she's innocent.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Financial Oligarch Power Raping Greece (2 comments)
On February 12, Greece's banker controlled parliament passed sweeping austerity measures on top of multiple previous rounds.
Monday, February 13, 2012 BBC: Caught In the Act (3 comments)
On February 11, the London Independent headlined, "BBC to issue global apology for documentaries that broke rules."
Monday, February 13, 2012 Eye in the Sky Spying on Americans (4 comments)
Money power runs America. So do lobbies representing all corporate interests.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 Khader Adnan's Heroic Struggle for Justice
Saturday marked his 56th hunger striking day. "My dignity is more precious than food," he said. He's willing to die courageously defending it.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 Iran's Historic Anniversary (9 comments)
February 11 marked the 33rd anniversary of Iran's 1979 revolution. It ended a generation of repressive rule under Washington's installed Reza Shah Pahlavi.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 America's Sham Economic Recovery
Official government data are manipulated. Credibility's entirely lacking. Reported good news is hype. Grim underlying reality is suppressed.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 NATO's Secret War on Syria (1 comments)
In January, Michel Chossudovsky reported British media confirming UK/CIA/MI6 operatives in Syria training anti-Assad Western-backed insurgents.
Friday, February 10, 2012 Murdering Khadar Adnan
Adnan's a political prisoner hunger striker against gross Israeli repression and injustice. Two previous articles discussed his case and grave health condition after 55 days without food.
Friday, February 10, 2012 Duplicitous Mortgage Settlement Deal (1 comments)
What major media scoundrels call relief is, in fact, business as usual coverup and fraud. Ellen Brown 's important writing explained.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 Gaza: Isolated Under Siege (2 comments)
Under repressive occupation, Military Orders govern virtually all aspects of life. Freedom is entirely restricted. Police state authority runs Palestine.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 Act Up Against ACTA (1 comments)
ACTA's worse than SOPA and PIPA. Net Neutrality and free expression are threatened. In October 2007, negotiations began secretly.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Economic Recovery? What Recovery? (7 comments)
Reporting it doesn't make it so. In fact, it's more illusion than fact, but that doesn't surprise half of US households impoverished or bordering on it, according to recent US Census data.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Targeting Syria and Iran (1 comments)
Slowed but not derailed by Russia and China vetoing its Security Council resolution, America's regime change/war plans remain on track.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Israeli Political Prisoner Khader Adnan Near Death
Thousands of Palestinian political prisoners languish in Israeli prisons. Virtually daily, more arrests are made. Those incarcerated face torture, appalling prison conditions, and other forms of abuse.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Iran: A Manufactured Threat (1 comments)
Iran attacked no other country in over 200 years. It threatens none now. It's neighbors know it. So do Washington and Israel.
Monday, February 6, 2012 America's Racist Drug Laws (1 comments)
Criminal injustice is pervasive, especially against people of color.
Monday, February 6, 2012 Heading for War on Syria (2 comments)
Washington's longstanding policy is regime change in Iran and Syria. At issue is replacing independent regimes with client ones and securing unchallenged control of valued Middle East resources.
Sunday, February 5, 2012 City of Brotherly Love Event Promotes War and Hate (2 comments)
On February 2, notorious hatemonger Alan Dershowitz keynoted a Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia (JFGP)/Hillel of Greater Philadelphia "Evening of Unity & Community Solidarity" with Israel.
Sunday, February 5, 2012 Russia and China Veto Syria Resolution (4 comments)
Shortly before 1PM EST, Reuters headlined, "Russia, China veto UN resolution telling Assad to quit.
Saturday, February 4, 2012 Walid Hanatsheh: Palestinian Prisoner of Conscience
The Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association calls Hanatsheh "a human rights defender who is currently in administrative detention."
Saturday, February 4, 2012 Say No to War
Wolfgang Borchert : German, author, playwright, poet. His experience under Hitler and Wehrmacht service changed his life.
Saturday, February 4, 2012 Security Council Showdown on Syria (1 comments)
Slowly things are coming to a head. America, Israel, rogue NATO partners, and regional despot allies are itching for a fight with Syria. Russia and China stand firmly opposed.
Friday, February 3, 2012 Israeli Settlements: An Obstacle to Peace
In fact, on November 15, 1988, the Palestinian National Council (PNC) proclaimed an independent Palestine. At the time, Washington provisionally recognized its independence.
Friday, February 3, 2012 Promoting War, Spurning Peace (1 comments)
US and Israeli agendas need enemies. Both pursue rogue state policies.
Friday, February 3, 2012 New Syria Resolution: Better but Still Flawed (3 comments)
Its sponsors include America, Britain, France, Germany, Portugal, Colombia, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, UAE, Oman, Lybia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Togo.
Thursday, February 2, 2012 New York Times-Style Journalism
Like other major media scoundrels, New York Times writers, op-ed commentators and editorials fail the test. They're biased, shameless and irresponsible, especially on issues of war and peace.
Thursday, February 2, 2012 Former US Policymakers Promote War on Iran (4 comments)
In 2007, former Senators Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell established their Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) imperial project front group.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 University of Ottawa Systemic Racism and Abuse
On June 3, 2008, former Canadian politician/UN ambassador/pro-Israeli flack Allan Rock became U of O president.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Israel Lawlessly Indicts MK Sa'id Naffa
Israel reveals its rogue credentials daily. In mid-July 2010, its Knesset stripped MK Hanin Zoabi of key parliamentary rights and privileges for participating in the May 2010 Freedom Flotilla bringing vital aid to Gaza.
Monday, January 30, 2012 Targeting AIPAC (7 comments)
On January 23, Occupy AIPAC announced plans to confront the powerful Israeli Lobby in Washington from March 2 - 6. More on what's planned below.
Monday, January 30, 2012 Europe's Losing Game
Partnering with America has consequences. Europe's paying by shooting itself in the foot.
Sunday, January 29, 2012 Targeting Iranian Nationals
Washington's first regime change priority is Syria. At issue is isolating Iran. Then devoting full attention to replacing its current government with a pro-Western one.
Sunday, January 29, 2012 Washington's War on Syria (1 comments)
On January 28, Arab League monitors suspended operations in Syria.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 Forecasting Economic Decline
Economic analyst Harry Dent's 2009 book, titled "The Great Depression Ahead" became a national bestseller. He predicted the current crisis and worse ahead.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 ACTA: Worse Than SOPA and PIPA (1 comments)
Internet freedom's on the line. SOPA and PIPA threatened Net Neutrality and free expression. So does ACTA. More on it below.
Friday, January 27, 2012 Profile of a Rogue State (2 comments)
America's unmatched globally. However, pound for pound, based on size, its policies and regional threat, Israel stands out.
Friday, January 27, 2012 Selling War
Throughout its history, America glorified wars in the name of peace. From inception, they're perpetuated against one or more domestic or foreign adversaries.
Friday, January 27, 2012 Torture and Abuse in Libya
NATO's alleged "responsibility to protect" was subterfuge. Months of terror bombings left Libya a charnel house.
Thursday, January 26, 2012 Independent Fact-Finding Lybian Mission
A joint report was released by the Arab Organization for Human Rights (AOHR), Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR), and International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC).
Thursday, January 26, 2012 Obama's Failed State of the Union (7 comments)
It was typical Obama, taking credit for what should be condemned. He's a fraud, a crime boss, a war criminal multiple times over, a moral coward, and serial liar.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Whistling Past the Graveyard
Europe's sinking. Japan's in recession. China risks landing hard. America's sure to follow. Yet equity markets rallied impressively so far in January.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 The Armenian Genocide (7 comments)
In legal terms, the 1948 Genocide Convention used the same definition. They're binding principles. Nonetheless, America, Israel, and rogue NATO partners violate them with impunity.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Violence Rages Across Libya
Occupied Libya isn't pretty. Libya SOS said its government "recognize(d) the presence of the forces belonging to 14 different nationalities in the country under the umbrella of the training, assistance and advice."
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Arab League Arrogance (1 comments)
On December 26, Arab League observers began monitoring Syrian cities. They'll remain another month, despite calls to remove them.
Monday, January 23, 2012 NPR and PBS Anti-Iranian Propaganda (6 comments)
Both National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting serve corporate and imperial interests. They're called public to conceal their agenda.
Monday, January 23, 2012 America's Great Divide Between Rich and Poor
In 1962, Michael Harrington 's "The Other America" exposed the nation's dark side. It's worse than ever now.
Sunday, January 22, 2012 Handbook on Israeli Apartheid
Since 1948, dozens of UN resolutions condemned Israel's colonial occupation, decades of discriminatory policies, illegal land seizures, settlements, international law violations, and harsh oppression.
Sunday, January 22, 2012 UK Government Suppresses Truth (3 comments)
Revoking Press TV's license was clear irresponsible censorship. Doing so suppressed truth.
Saturday, January 21, 2012 Israel Claims Syria/Hamas-Connected Terror Cells Uncovered (1 comments)
Here we go again. We've seen it before strategically timed. Weigh all Israeli claims skeptically. On its face, this one lacks credibility.
Saturday, January 21, 2012 Anti-Syrian Pack Journalism (4 comments)
When America wages war or plans it, major media scoundrels cheerlead in lockstep. Incendiary managed news follows. Truth and full disclosure lose out.
Friday, January 20, 2012 Wisconsinites v. Governor Scott Walker
Last winter's epic battle between Wisconsin public workers and Republican Governor Walker ended badly for social justice. Nonetheless, struggling for it continues.
Friday, January 20, 2012 Beating Up on Chavez (7 comments)
Since inaugurated in February 1999, he's faced open US hostility, including by go-along major media scoundrels.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 Postponing Joint US/Israeli Exercises (2 comments)
Last November, Haaretz said Washington and Israel planned holding their "largest" and "most significant" ever joint military exercise.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 Protesting Internet Censorship
Global protests against congressional bills to censor Internet content.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Israel Plans Major Gaza War (1 comments)
Israel already threatens war on Iran. It's also involved with Washington, Turkey, Jordan, and other rogue Arab states behind Syria's externally generated insurgency.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 The New Normal: Economic Weakness and Decline (1 comments)
On Friday, S & P cut credit ratings for nine EU countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Malta, Slovenia, Slovakia and Cyprus. It was old news but not good.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Abusing East Jerusalem Children
Last July, B'Tselem published a report titled, "No Minor Matter: Violation of the Rights of Palestinian Minors by Israel on Suspicion of Stone-Throwing." It discussed their abusive treatment.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Mitt Romney's Hard-Right Agenda
Currently, five Republican presidential aspirants remain. Weak support caused others to suspend campaigns or drop out.
Monday, January 16, 2012 Sinai Torture Camps
A November 30 Physicians for Human Rights/Israel (PHR-I) report explains "chilling evidence" of atrocities committed against sub-Saharan African refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers.
Monday, January 16, 2012 Cruel and Unusual Punishment (1 comments)
Around 2,570 are sentenced to juvenile life without parole (JLWOP). America treats them like adults regardless of age or circumstances.
Sunday, January 15, 2012 Planned Regime Change in Iran and Syria (1 comments)
Plans are longstanding. Timing alone isn't known. Signs suggest 2012. If sanctions, subversion, cyberwar, and targeted assassinations fail, expect hot conflict to follow.
Sunday, January 15, 2012 Criminalizing Dissent in America (1 comments)
America has a sordid repressive history. Among others, First Amendment rights are violated.
Saturday, January 14, 2012 Racist Israeli Supreme Court Rulings (1 comments)
Two recent Israeli High Court rulings follow a disturbing trend. On January 11, divided justices ruled 6 - 5 for Israel's Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law.
Saturday, January 14, 2012 Heading for More Middle East War (1 comments)
Washington, Israel and rogue NATO allies seem headed for ruinous wars with Iran and Syria, besides others ongoing interminably.
Friday, January 13, 2012 Ongoing Global Economic Crisis (2 comments)
Rosy scenario optimists ignore clear-eyed analysis. Economist Paul Craig Roberts sees hard times getting harder.
Friday, January 13, 2012 Waging Covert War on Iran (1 comments)
Washington and Israel plan regime change in Iran and Syria. Israel wants regional supremacy. Washington wants global hegemony and control of the world's strategic resources.
Friday, January 13, 2012 Obama Sending US Forces to Libya
On January 13, Cynthia McKinney said Obama has 12,000 US troops in Malta heading for Libya.
Thursday, January 12, 2012 Israel's Draconian Infiltration Law
On January 10, Haaretz writer Jonathan Lis headlined, "Knesset passes (Law to Prevent Infiltration) that could put asylum seekers in jail without trial."
Thursday, January 12, 2012 Haiti: Two Years Later
On January 12, 2010, Haiti experienced a calamitous earthquake. Port-au-Prince was devastated. Property destruction and damage were extensive.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Palestinian Liberation Requires Unity (1 comments)
PLO Executive Committee member Hanan Ashrawi wants EU help to end Israel's occupation. She said America's preoccupied with elections and grossly biased for Israel.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Unaccountable: Private Military Contractor Abuses (1 comments)
Wherever they're deployed, they're menacing and feared for good reason. Known historically by various names, they include mercenaries, soldiers of fortune, dogs of war, and Condottieri for wealthy city state leaders and the Papacy in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance Italy.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Racist Discrimination Against Israeli Arabs (1 comments)
According to the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), Arab citizens (below called Israeli Arabs) "are discriminated (against) in almost every aspect of their lives.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Israel Plans More Walls
Instead of peace, reconciliation, equity and justice, Israel plans settlement expansions and more Walls. More on them below.
Monday, January 9, 2012 Targeting Journalists in Iraq (1 comments)
Obama's alleged pullout repositioned troops nearby and left many there. Moreover, an army of paramilitary killers infest the country.
Monday, January 9, 2012 Freedom: An Endangered Species in America
Last September, marking the 9/11 tenth anniversary, the ACLU published a report titled, A Call to Courage: Reclaiming Our Liberties Ten Years After 9/11."
Sunday, January 8, 2012 Marwan Barghouti: Prisoner of Conscience (1 comments)
On September 23, 2001, a warrant was issued for Barghouti's arrest. On April 14, 2002, he was arrested on spurious charges of murder, aiding and abetting murder, promoting murder, criminal conspiracy, and being an active member of a terrorist organization.
Sunday, January 8, 2012 Targeting Journalists Covering OWS Protests (2 comments)
On September, 17, 2011, US Day of Rage.org organized protests in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, OR, and Austin, TX.
Saturday, January 7, 2012 Libyan Violence and Instability (1 comments)
NATO's killing machine ravaged a nonbelligerent country posing no threat. Tyranny replaced Jamahiriya government. Violence followed stability.
Saturday, January 7, 2012 Obama's New Military Strategy (2 comments)
Obama's January 5 Pentagon news conference reeked of duplicity like all his pronouncements. Surrounded by Joint Chiefs of Staff, hawkishness took center stage.
Friday, January 6, 2012 Obama Plans More War (1 comments)
On January 5, Obama held a first ever administration Pentagon news conference . Its thinly veiled hawkishness explained his 2012 military agenda.
Friday, January 6, 2012 Promoting War on Iran (2 comments)
In June 2009, a Brookings Institution report titled, "Which Path to Persia? Options for a New American Strategy Toward Iran" was a regime change policy paper. Pro-Israeli right-wing ideologues prepared it.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 Systematic West Bank Settler Violence
B'Tselem 's been on the story for years. Settler violence is longstanding, troubling, and largely without accountability.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Shooting the Messenger in Syria
At issue is discrediting Sudanese General Mohammed Ahmed Mustafa al-Dabi. He's Arab League observer mission head in Syria. More on him below.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Money Power Runs America (2 comments)
Wall Street does it by controlling money, credit and debt, as well as manipulating markets for private enrichment. House and Senate millionaires do it their way for greater wealth, privilege, power and status.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Proposed FCC Media Consolidation Rules
In October 2007, then FCC chairman Kevin Martin proposed lifting the 1975 media cross-ownership rule. It forbid owning a newspaper and television or radio station in the same city even though conglomerates like Rupert Murdock's News Corp. and the (Chicago) Tribune Company already did.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Crisis Conditions Grip Eurozone (2 comments)
From inception, the euro system was doomed to fail. In the 1990s, Progressive Radio News Hour regular Bob Chapman predicted it.
Monday, January 2, 2012 Ratcheting Up Middle East Tensions (2 comments)
Post-9/11, Washington's aggression created a Middle East cauldron. As a result, it's been on the boil. Things ahead look worse. Obama and key NATO allies threaten the entire region. In 2012, expect continued destructive violence.
Sunday, January 1, 2012 Appalling Bahraini Prison Conditions and Treatment
Since early 2011, Washington, Western governments, and major media scoundrels largely ignored outrageous Al Khalifa monarchy abuses. They include crackdowns on nonviolent protesters, mass arrests, torture, intimidation, and cold-blooded murder.
Sunday, January 1, 2012 Obama's New Year Resolution: More Middle East War
Syria and Iran are targeted. Regime change is planned. At issue is replacing them with client ones, controlling the region's strategic resources, and depriving key rivals China and Russia from access.
Saturday, December 31, 2011 State of Human Rights in Israel
nnually, the State Department publishes human rights reports for over 190 countries. Its latest April 8, 2011 Israel assessment noted serious human rights abuses.
