Knowing well in advance that Russia would reject it, the U.S. and Ukraine announced with fanfare that its ceasefire deal was in “Russia’s court” in what was an exercise of pure public relations, writes Joe Lauria.
The Phony Ceasefire
Category: U.S.
Green-Card Holders’ Rights
As pro-Palestine protest leader Mahmoud Khalil faces deportation, legal scholar Gabriel J. Chin lists three major differences between the rights of citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Ukraine & Revolution
For rulers, the most dangerous of all things is a still-armed soldier who starts to reflect, says John Wight.
Moscow Nights — and Days
Andrew P. Napolitano says that in his interviews with them, two of Putin’s closest confidants showed appreciation for Trump’s intended “reset” of U.S.-Russian relations.
Britain Wants Ukraine’s Minerals Too
“It’s not just Trump.” Mark Curtis reports on the U.K.’s scramble for Ukraine’s natural resources.
Navigating US-China Tensions
Canberra’s failure to detect live-firing by Chinese warships has exposed weaknesses in Australia’s defence, which in just a couple of weeks has changed for the worse, writes Peter Cronau.
The Chris Hedges Report: Media-Led Autocracy
Ralph Nader says that when you shut out the civic community, you shut down democracy. He places responsibility for that happening, first and foremost, on the mass media.
FBI Redactions on Seth Rich Index Leave No Answers
The F.B.I. met a court-ordered deadline to provide an index of files on slain DNC-staffer Seth Rich’s two computers, but more than 300 pages of redactions shed no light on an alleged connection to WikiLeaks, reports Joe Lauria.
RAY McGOVERN: Gabbard Defangs Ex-Intel Officials
DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s action to strip the security clearances is a clear warning that her boss told her to shut down the deep-state cottage industry of former spies able and willing to interfere in U.S. elections.
Outrage at Israel for Cutting Power to Gaza Water Plant
“Ceasefire Israeli-style” — the act of collective punishment comes as negotiators are meeting in Qatar over the terms of the second phase of the ceasefire deal.