CODEPINK’S Medea Benjamin joins host Chris Hedges to discuss the current moment in American politics, which sees free speech sitting on a knife’s edge.
Hedges Report: Trump’s Crackdown on Anti-War Activists
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Trump Threatens CODEPINK with RICO Charges after Public Confrontation
Trump wants RICO charges against CODEPINK looked into after D.C. restaurant protest, escalating crackdown on dissent and free speech, writes Natalia Marques.
Lobby Fumes as US Teachers Drop Zionist Curriculum
After a majority of the teachers’ union delegates voted against further use of its materials, the ADL is appealing to the union’s executive committee, writes Marcy Winograd.
Largest US Labor Union Cuts Ties to Major Israel Defender
The move marks a challenge to the Anti-Defamation League’s decades of influence over curriculum related to Israel in U.S. schools.
US Reps Seek ‘War Powers’ for Trump’s War With Iran
The House proposal follows the introduction of a similar Senate resolution requiring the Trump administration to get congressional approval before attacking Iran.
Critics Call for End to US Aid to Israel After Iran Attacks
Progressive U.S. politicians, antiwar activists and human rights defenders called for a diplomatic solution and an end to American support for Israel following Israel’s attacks on Iran.
Protests Target Netanyahu’s Speech in US Congress
A new coalition of advocacy groups is urging U.S. lawmakers to skip Netanyahu’s speech in Washington, where protesters are planning demonstrations against the Israeli leader and the genocide in Gaza.
ICC Takes on Israel & US Congressional Mafia
Medea Benjamin on the pro-Israel forces in Washington trying to derail Karim Khan’s request for Israeli and Hamas arrest warrants.
Will the Freedom Flotilla Sail to Gaza?
Türkiye is under pressure from the U.S. and Israel to block a flotilla from delivering aid and breaking the Gaza blockade, writes Medea Benjamin.
Aid Flotilla Heading to Gaza to Break Siege
CODEPINK’s Ann Wright and Medea Benjamin join a coalition of human rights activists due to set sail on multiple vessels in mid April.