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Tag: Ben Norton
ELECTION 2020: Biden Appointee Advocated Using Propaganda Against Americans
Richard Stengel signals the Biden administration’s coming escalation of suppression of online media that are seen to threaten U.S. imperatives abroad, writes Ben Norton.
Julian Assange’s ‘Trial of the Century’: 10 Reasons Why it Threatens Freedom of Speech
Fidel Narváez was in the court in London for the majority of the hearings and offers this comprehensive summary.
Leaked Docs Expose Massive Syria Propaganda Operation by Western Govt Contractors & Media
The documents also shine light on the British program to train and arm rebel groups, including extremist jihadists, Ben Norton reports.
NY Times Podcast Star Lied About Joining ISIS
It’s just the latest in a series of bogus national security-related coverage by the U.S. newspaper of record, writes Ben Norton.
US Sanctions Russian Research Institute that Developed COVID-19 Vaccine
A Russian government spokesperson called the decision “the sanctions theater of the absurd,” Ben Norton reports.
Twitter Says It Bans State-Media Ads, But Gets Paid to Spread US Government Messaging
Twitter says it bans ads from state-affiliated media but the U.S. government’s Voice of America’s VOA Farsi pays Twitter corporation huge sums to spread disinformation against Iran & other foreign adversaries, reports Ben Norton.
Did Neocon ‘Cancel Queen’ Stage NYT Exit to Fuel Her Next Move?
A closer look at Bari Weiss’ resignation suggests she omitted critical details about her toxic presence at the paper, and may have staged her resignation to publicize her next move, write Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton.
Trump Used Looted Venezuelan Public Money to Build Border Wall with Mexico
Unable to make Mexico pay for his $18 billion pet project, Trump has turned to other sources of financing, Ben Norton reports.
CN Live! is Going Strong, For Now
CN Live! was launched last July and in less than a year it has made its mark on independent video journalism with 26 episodes and two full-length documentaries challenging mainstream thought.