Indian Farmers Give Modi a Black Eye
Thousands of Indian farmers, who had been marching in the state of Maharashtra led by a Communist-led farmers’ organization (AIKS), concluded their protest on March 18 with the government accepting their demands. Vikas Rawal, Professor of Economics at the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning at Jawaharalal Nehru University, discusses the farmer’s demands and what […]
The Absurdity of Listing Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
Before leaving office, Trump placed Cuba on the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. Now the State Dept has reasserted the designation in February. Calla Walsh, co-chair of the National Network on Cuba, explains its immense impact on the blockade on Cuba and how the US uses the “terrorist” designation politically.
NFL Owners Have Rigged the Game Against the Players. Lamar Jackson Proves It
Despite being the most lucrative professional sport, the National Football League (NFL) does not provide its players with guaranteed contracts. This means that if a player is cut, their contact evaporates, ending their career. Recently, when the star player and former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson sought a guaranteed contract and fair pay from his team, […]
View from China: East Palestine Train Derailment and Crumbling U.S. Infrastructure
The East Palestine train derailment revealed for many in the U.S. and around the world the impact of corporate deregulation. The story was trending for many weeks in China as people were confused and surprised by the way that corporations are managed in the U.S. compared to the nationalized and high-tech rail industry in China. […]
Biden Wants to Renew the NSA Surveillance Program Exposed by Edward Snowden
The Biden administration has formally urged Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the program exposed by Edward Snowden. Section 702 allows the NSA to conduct its unlawful mass surveillance program of Americans’ online communications, without requiring a warrant. Kevin Gosztola, managing editor of Shadowproof.com, curator of TheDissenter.org newsletter & co-host […]
Foreign Policy for Sale: These Think Tanks Received $1B from Weapons Contractors to Push War
Every year, weapons companies give millions of dollars to think tanks that shape foreign policy around Ukraine and China, conflicts which in turn directly profits these same defense companies. Amanda Yee, Editor of Liberation News, explains the central role think tanks play in creating foreign policy, as well as shaping public opinion and consent for […]
Black Power Media: Latest Target of Big Tech Censorship with Dr. Jared Ball
In a clear act of suppression, YouTube banned Black Power Media, an independent Black-radical media project, simply for discussing the flaws in the electoral college on their show, citing “election misrepresentation.” Jared Ball, Professor of communication studies at Morgan State University and the author of The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power discusses the […]
‘We Won’t Just Stand By’: Atlanta Residents Fight Back Against ‘Cop City’
Georgia police arrested 35 activists opposing “Cop City,” charging many with “domestic terrorism” for protesting the construction of the $90 million police militarization facility. Atlanta community organizer, Keyanna Jones explains the ongoing fight to #StopCopCity: