Beneath all the hurled insults and heated debates, the two factions are actually furiously agreeing with one another the entire time, argues Caitlin Johnstone.
ELECTION 2020: The United Politics of America
Category: Iran
As Trump Aims Fresh US Aggression at Iran, How Many Surprises Can This October Hold?
Along with new suffering Iran’s people, the latest provocation could quickly escalate danger if, for e.g., the U.S. forcibly board and “inspect” a ship, writes Phyllis Bennis.
‘Confirmed’ Is a Meaningless Word In MSM News Reporting
When the MSM says a report has been ‘confirmed,’ what it really means is it has been agreed upon, says Caity Johnstone.
WATCH: On the History of US-Backed Coups—Consortium News Editor Speaks to George Galloway
The Consortium News editor-in-chief was interviewed by former British MP George Galloway on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the British and U.S. coup in Iran.
PATRICK LAWRENCE: Huawei, Tik Tok, WeChat & Other Handy Targets
Washington is now committed to preventing any non–Western nations that do not conform to the neoliberal order from rising in any field wherein they threaten to best U.S. companies.
What is Next for Washington After Its Failed Venezuela Strategy?
It’s come out in the open now in Washington that the Trump administration’s Venezuela policy is an embarrassing failure but will the next administration wise up, or double down?, asks Steve Ellner.
US Palestinian Advocates Condemn UAE-Israel Deal
American activists, journalists, human rights advocates and a member of Congress have blasted the Israel-UAE diplomatic recognition for selling out the Palestinian people.
Twitter Says It Bans State-Media Ads, But Gets Paid to Spread US Government Messaging
Twitter says it bans ads from state-affiliated media but the U.S. government’s Voice of America’s VOA Farsi pays Twitter corporation huge sums to spread disinformation against Iran & other foreign adversaries, reports Ben Norton.
US Intelligence: If Trump Wins Russia Did It, If Biden Wins It Was China & Iran
No matter who wins in November, opaque agencies will have already primed the nation for more dangerous military escalations against countries outside the blob of the U.S.-centralized empire, writes Caitlin Johnstone.
Bob Parry on Brent Scowcroft
With the death on Friday of former National Security Adviser Gen. Brent Scowcroft at 95, we look back at a very telling encounter the late, founding editor of this website had with the general.