The American Empire Self-Destructs
But nobody thought that it would happen this fast.
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War Propaganda About Ukraine Becoming More Militaristic, Authoritarian, and Reckless
There is no propaganda as potent or powerful as war propaganda.
Is Texas Sending Melissa Lucio to Die for a Crime That Never Happened?
Melissa Lucio is facing execution on April 27, 2022, in Texas for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter Mariah — a crime that never occurred.
Tears for Ukraine, Sanctions for Russia, Yawns for Yemen, Arms for Saudis: The West’s Grotesque Double Standard
The speed of Western retaliation over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has raised eyebrows among Yemenis who have endured a relentless bombing campaign and deadly air, land, and sea blockade for 2,520 consecutive days.
Moro’s U.S. Law Firm Received R$40 Million From His Lava Jato Targets, Says Federal Audit Court
Court says disgraced ex-judge’s former law firm received more than R$ 40 million from companies convicted in Lava Jato.
Alleged Maduro co-conspirator says CIA knew about coup plans
A retired Venezuelan army general says U.S. officials at the highest levels of the CIA and other federal agencies were aware of his efforts to oust Nicolás Maduro — a role he says should immediately debunk criminal charges that he worked alongside the socialist leader to flood the U.S. with cocaine.
Billionaires ‘Had a Terrific Pandemic’ While Inequality Killed Millions: Oxfam
A new report explains how inequality contributed to the death of 21,000 people each day of the pandemic while the wealthiest collectively got $1.2 billion richer every 24 hours.
Eccentric Exoplanet Discovered
An international research team has discovered a sub-Neptune exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf star.
Meta Sued For Alleged Role In Extremist-Linked Murder of Federal Guard
Facebook recommended groups that ‘openly advocated for violence,’ according to the lawsuit.
NBC News Uses Ex-FBI Official Frank Figliuzzi to Urge Assange’s Extradition, Hiding His Key Role
The most dangerous, and under-discussed, development in corporate media is the spate of ex-security state agents now employed to deliver the “news.”
Scotland Will Pardon Thousands of Witches Executed 300 Years Ago
Three centuries after repeal of the Witchcraft Act, thousands tried and executed as witches could receive official apologies from Scotland.
52 Members Of Congress Have Violated A Law Designed To Stop Insider Trading And Prevent Conflicts-of-Interest
Insider and other media have identified numerous US lawmakers not complying with the federal STOCK Act. Their excuses range from oversights, to clerical errors, to inattentive accountants. Ethics watchdogs — and even some in Congress — want to ban lawmakers from trading individual stocks.
Chris Hedges: The Execution of Julian Assange
He committed empire’s greatest sin. He exposed it as a criminal enterprise. He documented its lies, callous disregard for human life, rampant corruption and innumerable war crimes. And empires always kill those who inflict deep and serious wounds.
‘Huge Step Forward’: Steven Donziger Transferred From Federal Prison to House Arrest
“But the battle for my freedom and to hold Chevron accountable continues,” said the jailed human rights lawyer, who won a landmark multibillion-dollar judgment against the oil giant for Ecuadoran Indigenous people.
Revealed: Documents Show Bill Gates Has Given $319 Million to Media Outlets
Sifting through over 30,000 grants in the company’s database, MintPress can reveal that the Gates Foundation has bankrolled hundreds of media outlets and ventures, to the tune of at least $319 million.