Trump or Harris, the outcome of this election was never going to make a meaningful difference to the victims of the U.S. empire, whatever we were told, writes Jonathan Cook.
Tooth-Fairy Politics
Localizing the Conflict
“The fight against genocide is in our own backyards” — Two of the “Merrimack 4” reflect on their decision to take direct action against Elbit facilities near them. Second of two parts.
Commentary, Egypt, Germany, Gulf States, Human Rights, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Legal, Palestine, United Nations
The Palestinian Struggle’s Necessary Realignment
Yara Hawari reflects on the immense losses for the Palestinian people since October 2023 and the need, after the failure of international law, for the liberation movement to set new priorities.
What If Voting Is Fruitless?
Chris Hedges: The Politics of Cultural Despair
It is despair that is killing us. It fosters what Roger Lancaster calls “poisoned solidarity,” the intoxication forged from the negative energies of fear, envy, hatred and a lust for violence.
American Empire, Analysis, BRICS, Campaign 2024, CN Live!, Commentary, Israel, Palestine, Politics, Russia, Ukraine
WATCH: CN Live! — ‘US Election: What’s Next?’
CN Live! discusses Donald Trump’s victory with Margaret Kimberley, John Kiriakou, Gerald Celente, Niko House, Richard Wolff and Patrick Lawrence.
Vijay Prashad: When Guns Are in Museums
WATCH: Live Election Coverage
Trends Journal Editor Gerald Celente hosted a live roundtable on the U.S. election with CN columnist Scott Ritter, CN board member Garland Nixon and CN Editor Joe Lauria. Watch the replay of the marathon coverage.
BRICS Summit Should End Neocon Delusions
The majority of the world does not want or accept U.S. hegemony and is prepared to face it down rather than submit to its dictates, writes Jeffrey D. Sachs.
Israel, Blackmail & the Presidents
Sam Husseini reviews the web of connections linking Jeffrey Epstein to Israeli intelligence, U.S. presidents and the current U.S. secretary of state.
US Air Force’s Election-Night ICBM Test
The missile will launch from a U.S. base in California, writes Leah Yananton. Twenty two minutes later it will crash into the Marshall Islands.
Biden Administration, Civil Rights, Commentary, Election 2024, Israel, Joe Lauria, Legal, Palestine, Press Freedom, U.S., U.S. Justice Dept., United Kingdon, United Nations
Report: Trump Plans UK-Style Attack on Israel Criticism
Joe Lauria says the Heritage Foundation’s “Project Esther,” as covered by Drop Site News, replicates the U.K.’s use of a terrorism law to criminalize pro-Palestine speech and activism.
Bahrain, Campaign 2024, Column, Commentary, Election 2024, Gulf States, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Morocco, Palestine, Politics, Saudi Arabia, U.S., U.S. Congress, United Arab Emirates, Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News
AS’AD AbuKHALIL: The Arab Vote
The U.S. election could ride on the results in the state of Michigan and Arab-American and other Muslim votes could determine who wins Michigan.
Rights Groups: Stop Pro-Palestine College Crackdown
Instead of resorting to excessive policing, three rights groups say universities need to do more to protect student speech from violence and intimidation.
WATCH: Soldier Who Self-Immolated Wins Adams Award
Aaron Bushnell, the U.S. airman who burned himself to death to protest the Gaza genocide, was awarded the 2024 Sam Adams Award for Integrity in Intelligence in memoriam on Saturday.
Israeli Scholar: It’s Worse Than ‘Generals’ Plan’ in Gaza
Idan Landau says what the Israeli military is actually doing in northern Gaza “is even more appalling” than the ethnic-cleansing plan outlined by a group of retired generals.
Analysis, Censorship, Commentary, Free Speech, Israel, Media, Middle East, Nuclear Weapons, Palestine, Press Freedom, Ukraine, WMD
LISTEN: Roger Waters, Cornel West on World in Crisis
Humanity on the edge: Waters, West, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson and Joe Lauria joined radio host Randy Credico on Friday.
WATCH: Pilger CN Award Presentation
CN Editor Joe Lauria presents the Gary Webb Freedom of the Press Award to Jane Hill, the partner of the late John Pilger, at the British Film Institute in London.
Craig Murray Takes John Pilger’s Seat on CN Board
The writer and former British diplomat has been elected to fill the seat on Consortium News‘ board left open by the death last year of the great John Pilger.
Caitlin Johnstone: ‘Too Much Evidence’ of Genocide
The huge package of documents that South Africa submitted to the ICJ for its genocide case against Israel already needs updating. Every day brings more horrendous news.