“Carbon intensity” and reductions in “overall greenhouse gas emissions” are two very different things, writes Alec Connon.
Wall Street Greenwashing
American Empire, Biden Administration, Column, Commentary, Europe, France, Russia, Sweden, U.S., Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
PATRICK LAWRENCE: The New Iron Curtain
The Ukraine crisis proves to be Europe’s crucible and Europe proves a profound disappointment.
UKRAINE: Foolish for Finland & Sweden to Join NATO
This is not the time to make decisions in a moment of historical hysteria and panic, writes Jan Oberg.
Analysis, Column, Gulf States, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, Turkey, U.S., United Arab Emirates, Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
THE ANGRY ARAB: Turkey Leaves the Arab World
WATCH: Assange Defended at PEN International
CN Editor Joe Lauria spoke out in defense of Julian Assange and against growing press censorship in the West at a meeting of Pen International in Bled, Slovenia.
SCOTT RITTER: Live-Action Role Play in Ukraine
Malcolm Nance, Dennis Diaz and Willy Joseph Cancel: Their experiences — one fatal — offer a sobering view of Americans in the International Legion of the Territorial Defense of Ukraine.
Argentina, Brazil, Cold War, Commentary, Latin America, Mexico, U.S., Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
Latin America’s Renewed Chance at Integration
The region does not want a new cold war, writes Marco Fernandes. The demand for alignment comes only from the West, not from China or Russia.
Wealthy Nations Carving Up Space & Its Riches
The future of space could be a gold rush for resources – and not everyone will benefit, writes Theodora Ogden.
Disney Not in This Much Trouble Since 1941
Many of the activist cartoonists later fell victim to Hollywood’s notorious blacklist era, writes Thomas Doherty.
US Air Force’s British Expansion
Amid Ukraine tensions, Matt Kennard provides an overview of the U.S. Air Force’s growing presence in the U.K.
Great Disorder & Extravagant Lies
For an agenda of compassion that gives hope in the possibilities of a world not rooted in private profit, Vijay Prashad turns to the public-health program of Kerala, India.
Rights Groups Call for Full Probe After Israeli Forces Kill Journalist
Rights advocates are demanding accountability and justice for Shireen Abu Akle, the well-known Al Jazeera correspondent killed Wednesday while covering an IDF raid.
American Empire, Biden Administration, Cold War, Commentary, Militarism, Pentagon, Propaganda, Russia, Trump Administration, U.S., Ukraine
Five Reasons for Washington’s War Addiction
When the Soviet Union collapsed, the U.S. military-industrial complex recognized a giant business opportunity, writes William J. Astore.
American Empire, Biden Administration, Climate Change, Commentary, Europe, European Union, Russia, Ukraine, United Nations
UKRAINE: US Gas & Europe’s Decarbonization Hit
Energy profit not climate change action takes precedence in U.S. foreign policy, writes Michael Davies-Venn.
Al Jazeera Reporter Killed Covering IDF Raid
The Qatar-based media outlet has pledged to prosecute the perpetrators of Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing.
JOHN KIRIAKOU: Info-Warrior Malcolm Nance
Has the former MSNBC analyst dropped his media gig and really gone off to battle the Russians in Ukraine?
Caitlin Johnstone: If the US Wanted Peace in Ukraine
Washington could have helped Zelensky pursue peacemaking with Russia — as he was elected to do — and prevented this war. But of course, that didn’t happen.
American Empire, Biden Administration, Civil Rights, Cuba, Lebanon, Mexico, Trump Administration, U.S., Venezuela
Mexico Rebukes Biden on Invite List to Americas Summit
Speaking from Havana on Sunday, López Obrador also vowed to continue pushing the U.S. to lift its 60-year embargo on Cuba.
Starbucks CEO: Wage Hikes for Non-Union Workers
Discussing benefits and wage hikes that would not automatically apply to organized workers is a common union-busting tactic, Jake Johnson reports.
Biden Administration, Commentary, Constitution, Human Rights, Legal, Politics, Religion, Right Wing, U.S., U.S. Congress, U.S. Supreme Courrt
Chris Hedges: Jesus, Endless War & US Fascism
The Democratic Party is hoping to thwart an election rout by running against the expected Supreme Court decision on abortion. This is all that is left of its political capital.