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Corporate Media Bias Against Sanders Is Structural, Not a Conspiracy
What the United States needs is a real discussion about the systematic structural bias against politicians and political movements that question corporate control over the news, say RootsAction.org founders Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon Subscribe…
Rohingya Muslim Refugees Refuse to Return to Myanmar
More than 700,000 Rohingya Muslims fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh two years ago following a brutal army crackdown. This week, more than 3,000 of them were told that they were eligible for repatriation. But all…
How to Confront the Global Rise of the Right? (2/2)
In part 2 of our discussion with Walden Bello about his new book, “Counterrevolution,” we address the role of neoliberalism, the strategies of the far-right to gain and maintain power, and how progressive forces might…
Conflict Between Trump and Military-Diplomatic Establishment Is Full of Hypocrisy
We are living in a political world that seems turned on its head, with Democrats voting to stay in Syria and Republicans wanting to get out–but neither side is getting it right. Subscribe to our…
Tulsi Gabbard Isn’t a Russian Asset. It’s More Complicated Than That.
The Nation’s Jeet Heer discusses Hillary Clinton’s recent remarks toward Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Why do anti-war activists and the right wing seem to love her? Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Trump Impeachment Case Keeps Getting Stronger
White collar criminologist Bill Black outlines why the case against Trump was strong even without a quid pro quo with Ukraine, and that his defense strategy now gives reason for obstruction of justice charges. Subscribe…
‘He Didn’t Ask Any Questions, He Just Pulled the Trigger’
In this #RealTalkTho flashback, an audience member talks about a life-changing experience. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only)…
Facebook’s Threat to Democracy Could Motivate Redefinition of Anti-Trust Laws
Mark Zuckerberg’s Capitol Hill testimony shows just how dangerous Facebook has become to democracy and the need for public debate around how to deal with the company. Subscribe to our page and support our work…
Union Organizer Takes On Neoliberal Fearmongering and Wins
Efforts to fight low wages and win health insurance for employees of a tax break-subsidized luxury hotel show how the mainstream media cultivates a false narrative that living wages are unaffordable. Subscribe to our page…
Joe Biden’s Acceptance of Super PAC Shows Campaign’s Desperation
Joe Biden’s presidential bid is in trouble. His polling numbers are dropping, and so is his fundraising, which is why he’s no longer rejecting Super PAC support, says Norman Solomon. Subscribe to our page and…
Baghdadi’s Death Will Not Kill the Islamic State
The U.S. war in Iraq created ISIS. It thrives on destabilized states, so killing the Osamas and Baghdadis of the world will not end the terror, says The Independent’s Patrick Cockburn. Subscribe to our page…
What Is Behind Mayor Pete’s Corporate Pivot on Medicare?
Pete Buttigieg’s sudden shift from supporting to opposing Medicare for All has been remarkable. It no doubt has something to do with his fundraising, says RootsAction.org’s Norman Solomon. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Who Elected Zuckerberg Head of the Thought Police?
Facebook removed an ad by Adriel Hampton showing Sen. Lindsey Graham backing the Green New Deal, so now he’s running for governor of California to advertise lies until Facebook cleans up its act. Subscribe to…
Trump’s Withdrawal From Syria: Betrayal of Kurds or End to Endless War?
President Trump’s intention to withdraw from Syria was met with outrage on many sides, with people calling it a betrayal of a key ally in the Syrian conflict. Kurdish expert Edmund Ghareeb says there is…
Ecuadorian Protests Intensify as President Flees Capital, Blames Venezuela
Shortly after the government of President Lenin Moreno announced new IMF-imposed austerity measures and price increases, protests against the government, uniting workers, students, and indigenous movement escalated in the capital of Quito this week. Subscribe…
California Legalizes Public Banking
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that lets municipalities sponsor public banks, and Los Angeles’ City Council is creating a proposal for one. David Jette of Public Bank LA says this will help cities and…
How Neo-Liberals Profit off of Poverty
The story of how a millionaire CEO’s critique of Squeegee kids led to monetizing their suffering and points to a process that makes neoliberalism an engine for inequality. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Guam’s Independence Movement Grows
The small U.S. territory island of Guam, which houses significant U.S. military bases, is also home to an independence movement that is growing gradually because of the lack of self-rule. We speak to one of…
Blatant Case of Torture Exposes Israeli Occupation Methods
Twenty years after the Israeli High Court ruled against the use of torture, the law allows the secret police to continue to use it. Human rights groups warn that these circumstances are frequently evoked in…
What Is the Financial Cost to Society of Wrongful Convictions?
Baltimore’s State’s Attorney’s office houses a Conviction Integrity Unit that addresses wrongful convictions. Eddie Conway talked to Marilyn Mosby about their goals for the unit and to Walter Lomax and Michael Austin, both wrongfully convicted…
Police Chased Cyclist for Not Having A Reflector. He Ended up Dead
On this episode of the Police Accountability Report we review body cam footage showing Las Vegas police chasing Byron Lee Williams on his bike for not having a proper reflector. Police ignored pleas that he…
Why Do Black People Always Have to Forgive?
As Botham Jean’s brother makes headlines for “forgiving” Amber Guyger, Real News hosts Jacqueline Luqman and Lisa Snowden-McCray discuss what Christian forgiveness in the face of oppression means. Subscribe to our page and support our…
The Census Fails to Count 100 Million People as Living in Poverty
IPS Fellow Karen Dolan, who works with the Poor People’s Campaign, brings the reality of the depth of poverty in our country to light with her new study. Subscribe to our page and support our…
HAITI: Four Killed as Authorities Crack Down on Anti-Government Protests
The Miami Herald’s Jacqueline Charles says ordinary Haitians continue to suffer as the country is gripped by protests demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
