Chris Hedges: On Being Disappeared
The entire archive of six years of my show On Contact has been removed by YouTube.
Censorship
Democracy? Zelensky Martial Law Forces Merger of Ukraine Media, Outlaws Opposition Parties
This latest executive decree effectively shuts down political pluralism in Ukraine, as the country’s increasingly paranoid US-backed president officially deems any ethnic Russian political or media activity in Ukraine as suspicious – claiming that ‘the activities of those politicians aimed at division or collusion will not succeed, but will receive a harsh response.’
Lawmakers Criminalize ‘Fake News’ On Russia’s State Bodies Abroad
Those spreading “false information” on the work of the embassies and other entities face up to 15 years in jail.
Anti-War Activist Visited By CHP Officers At Home After Posting Viral Video of Embarrassing AOC Interview
An anti-war activist was visited by California Highway Patrol officers after posting video of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s bumbling comments on Israel-Palestine. The action, which AOC denies triggering, was initiated by a call to US Capitol Police.
Under US pressure, social media companies censor critical content and suspend Venezuelan, Iranian, and Syrian accounts
As the US escalates its hybrid wars, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are suspending accounts and censoring content that conflicts with Washington’s pro-war narrative. The Grayzone spoke to several people silenced in these social media purges.
Keeping with its Crackdown on Alternative Voices, Google Deletes Press TV from YouTube
Press TV says the move is “part of an anti-Iran purge as the West sets its sights on regime change in Iran.”
Jamal Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia’s Overdue Reckoning
For decades, Saudi Arabia has gotten a free pass from the US for its unabashed brutality. But Jamal Khashoggi’s alleged murder may finally be a step too far.
Syrian State YouTube Channels ‘Terminated’ Amid Fears of Looming False-Flag Chemical Attack
As Syrian and Russian government forces prepare to recapture the last “rebel stronghold” of Idlib province from Al Qaeda-linked terrorists, YouTube has abruptly shut down all Syrian state and pro-Syrian channels in heed of Russia’s warnings of an anticipated false-flag chemical attack staged by the White Helmets, to be used as grounds for US-UK-France retaliatory strikes.
Exclusive: Activist Lauri Love Speaks Out After Twitter Suspension
The activism community was shocked recently by the news that Twitter had permanently suspended UK-based activist, Lauri Love. Love recently won a landmark case in a drawn-out legal battle against extradition to Read More…