Now is the time for these congresspeople to turn their talk into action, write Medea Benjamin and Marcy Winograd.
Imagine if Progressives in Congress United to Downsize Biden’s Military Budget
American Empire, Biden Administration, Column, Foreign Policy, Guatemala, History, Russia, Syria, Ukraine, Vietnam
PATRICK LAWRENCE: America the Innocent
The American press has been in the business of keeping readers ignorant since the Cold War—its most essential responsibility turned upside-down—and in our time it gets worse, not better.
A Hunger Strike Against Big Oil
Ann Wright reports on Diane Wilson’s stand against channel dredging in mercury-laden Matagorda Bay, Texas.
Biden Lied About Yemen
The slaughter continues, unbroken from Obama to Trump and from Trump to Biden, writes Caitlin Johnstone.
Extremism on Rise in Israel
Though the situation in Jerusalem has now calmed, Ariel Gold says the floodgates of Jewish extremism have already been flung wide open.
American Empire, Environment, Europe, European Union, France, Germany, History, Politics, Russia, Ukraine
DIANA JOHNSTONE: Washington’s Green Branches in Europe
The German Green Party has a chance to join a ruling coalition in September’s election, after turning its back on its roots, to root for Washington.
Help Us to Cover the Julian Assange Story
With corporate TV and press abandoning the imprisoned WikiLeaks publisher, Consortium News has been in the forefront among alternative media in chronicling his plight. But we can’t do it without you.
50 Years Ago on May Day 1971: When Bob Parry Went to Jail in the Biggest Mass Arrest in US History
On May 1, 1971, Bob Parry, the late founder and editor of Consortium News, traveled to Washington to take part in an anti-Vietnam War protest. Here is Bob’s account of that day.
The Pilgrims’ Attack on a May Day Celebration
COVID-19: Vaccine Just out of Reach for Palestinians
As people in many countries begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, we are once again left behind, writes Laila Barhoum.
Why Covid-19 is Running Amok in India
300,000 Deported in Biden’s First 100 Days
A rights group warns that the U.S. president is “well on track to repeat” Obama’s failures.
John Kiriakou Joins CN Live! as Co-Host
John Kiriakou, a columnist for Consortium News, will now be a guest, co-host on CN Live! on a regular basis. Please support Consortium News so we can continue bringing you our in-depth video journalism.
THE ANGRY ARAB: Dilemmas of the Muslim Brotherhood
As`ad AbuKhalil describes the context in which the leadership of the Brotherhood has begun holding secret talks with Iran and its allies.
The Guardian Misinforms on UK Role in World
The U.K.’s global influence is routinely seen as benign, writes Mark Curtis. Only occasionally does a more accurate picture emerge.
The Billionaires Who Couldn’t Kick Straight
Neither the “dirty dozen” nor independent analysts foresaw the enormous pushback the Super League notion would engender, writes Sam Pizzigati.
Human Rights Watch: Israel Guilty of Apartheid
Among the recommendations laid out in the report is for the International Criminal Court to investigate alleged crimes against humanity.
Revealed: UK Campaign to Force Assange From Ecuadorian Embassy
A wide-ranging UK government campaign was brought to bear on Ecuador to press it to hand over WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange, new information by Declassified UK reveals.
Assange extradition, Biden Administration, Commentary, Intelligence, Legal, Secrecy, U.S., WikiLeaks
ASSANGE EXTRADITION: The CIA’s Chinese Walls
Next month Craig Murray is planning to be in Madrid to give evidence in the criminal trial of David Morales, CEO of UC Global, for illegal spying.
Global 2020 Military Spending Grew to Nearly $2 Trillion
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic the U.S. continued to lead the surge in militarism, accounting for 39 percent of the world total.