The defence counsel has reasonably criticized the decision to impose a prison sentence, writes Alexander Mercouris.
American Empire, Biden Administration, Commentary, Foreign Policy, Russia, U.S., Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
‘The Russia Question’
Corporate Media’s War to Snuff Out Independent Journalism
Journalist Jonathan Cook’s searing talk at the International Festival of Whistleblowing, Dissent and Accountability on Saturday on the counterattack from legacy media.
Destroying Palestinian Jerusalem
Yara Hawari describes the vital — and increasingly threatened — role Jerusalem has played in shaping Palestinian identity.
The Israel Narrative Is Crumbling
There are only so many viral videos of unconscionable acts that can be dismissed, writes Caitlin Johnstone.
Western Media Slammed for Coverage of Deadly IDF Attacks on Gaza
A U.S. State Department spokesperson also faced criticism for refusing to condemn the reported killing of Palestinian children.
Murray Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison
Craig Murray, the former British diplomat, has been sentenced to 8 months in prison for contempt of court during the 2020 trial of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond.
American Empire, Biden Administration, Commentary, Militarism, Military Industry, Nuclear Weapons, U.S., Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
Questioning America’s Warlords
Endless war is a feature of American national programming, argues William Astore.
Afghanistan, Biden Administration, Civil Rights, Commentary, Foreign Policy, Militarism, Obama Administration
Never-Ending Guantánamo & Forever Wars
American Empire, Arts, Assange extradition, Biden Administration, Film, Foreign Policy, History, Human Rights, Intelligence, International, Media, WikiLeaks
WATCH: International Festival of Dissent, Whistleblowing and Accountability
The one-day festival Saturday featured, among others, John Kiriakou, Jeffery Sterling, George Galloway, Max Blumenthal, Clare Daly, Jimmy Dore, Nils Melzer, and CN‘s Cathy Vogan and Joe Lauria.
Assange extradition, Biden Administration, Britain, Campaign 2016, Commentary, Legal, Media, Sweden, WikiLeaks
LISTEN: The Ruling Class’ Revenge Against Julian Assange
In this Scheer Post podcast, Pulitzer Prize-winner Chris Hedges talks to journalist Robert Scheer about the WikiLeaks founder’s plight as he languishes in a British prison.
WATCH: CN Live! — ‘The Future of Racism’
Racism is a construct, a fraud, invented to justify and perpetuate slavery and colonialism, which has now taken on a life of its own. What is its future?
Human Rights Watch Designating Israel’s Crimes as Apartheid Is a Very Big Deal
Intersectional Torturers
Afghanistan, American Empire, Commentary, Foreign Policy, Obama Administration, Pakistan, U.S., Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News, Vietnam
The True Meaning of the Afghan ‘Withdrawal’
Chevron’s ‘Unjust Legal Assault’ on Steven Donziger
Six lawmakers are pressing the attorney general for a review of the case holding the human rights lawyer under prolonged house arrest.
How Many Tyrannosaurus Rex Walked the Earth?
Ashley Poust and Daniel Varajão de Latorre say the answer highlights the degree to which the fossil record is incomplete.
Commission Finds Anti-Black Police Violence Constitutes Crimes Against Humanity
Marjorie Cohn, who helped draft the report, says it asks the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to investigate responsible police officials.
JOHN KIRIAKOU: The Formula for Sentencing Derek Chauvin
No matter how much time Chauvin gets, he’s going to spend all of it in solitary confinement.
Biden Administration, Commentary, Labor, Police Brutality, Protests, Torture, U.S., Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
