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Special Report: Massacres in Haiti – Pacifica’s Margaret Prescod (1/2)
An unknown number of Haitians were killed, raped, and burned alive in La Saline, Haiti, the home of African Diaspora liberation. Margaret Prescod talks about what she found Subscribe to our page and support our…
Sudan’s President Carries Out Coup to Defuse Movement Against Him
Prof. Khalid Ahmed says that what looks like military coup against Sudan’s president Omar al-Bashir, is actually of the president’s own making, to defuse the growing movement and ICC indictment against him Subscribe to our…
EU Plastics Ban: “Doesn’t Go Far Enough”
Jerri-Lin Scofield and Jonathan Latham argue that EU plastics ban is far too limited and that recycling plastics does not deal with the main problem these materials cause Subscribe to our page and support our…
Assange Indictment: A Threat to the Foundation of US Democracy?
A panel discussion between FAIR’s Jeff Cohen and Jacqueline Luqman, with host Marc Steiner examines whether this is the beginning of an attempt to stop investigative journalists from working with whistleblowers and exposing corruption Subscribe…
Arab Spring Arrives Late in Algeria: New Elections Called
Baba Aye discusses the protests in Algeria, the colonial legacy that still shapes the country’s politics today, and the decision of independence hero Bouteflika to step down Subscribe to our page and support our work…
California Dreamin’ of Climate Action by Newsom, But Will He Deliver?
After mixed record by Governor Jerry Brown, advocates hope Governor Gavin Newsom will up ante on climate policy. Early on, details remain murky. Check out the article here: https://therealnews.com/columns/california-dreamin-of-climate-action-by-newsom-but-will-he-deliver Subscribe to our page and support…
“Stunning and Revealing” – DCCC Demands Loyalty Oath From Political Consultants
As Jeff Cohen points out, political fear of progressives and corporate power have pushed the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) towards strategies for stopping primary challenges Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
Behind The Scenes Of A Baltimore Corruption Scandal
State Senator Jill Carter and investigative reporters Luke Broadwater and Fern Shen discuss how “Healthy Holly” has shaken up Baltimore politics and local elites Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Medicare for All Divides Democrats but Might Unite the Nation
Michael Lighty speaks on Sanders’ Medicare for All bill, the corporate-fueled war inside the Democratic Party, and the battle for American minds Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This…
Steve Miller and the Nationalist Takeover of the White House
We are in a battle to stop white supremacy from seizing power, says TRNN contributor Jacqueline Luqman Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for…
Don’t Celebrate: Mueller Report Continues Russiagate Narrative
The Mueller report, while finding no collusion by Trump, did reinforce the narrative that Russia interfered in the 2016 elections to sow discord and disinformation, reinforcing the idea that Russia is an existential threat to…
Netanyahu’s Election Crusade Succeeds In Spite of Corruption Indictments (1/2)
Shir Hever and Lia Tarachansky discuss the continuing rise of the far-right in Israel and the future of the Israeli state following Netanyahu’s probable reelection Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Netanyahu’s Brilliant Election Strategy Overcomes Corruption Indictments (2/2)
Shir Hever and Lia Tarachansky discuss the continuing rise of the far-right in Israel and the future of the Israeli state following Netanyahu’s probable reelection Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Asylum Seekers Face Illegal Deterrent Policies In Spite of Judge’s Ruling
With Trump promising to “go in a tougher direction” with his replacement for DHS head, what can Trump legally do to go in that direction in light of the recent ruling against his “wait in…
More Sanctions on Venezuela: Operation Florida 2020 (Pt 1/2)
Senators Menendez and Rubio introduced a bipartisan bill to the Senate to intensify US and international pressure on the government of Venezuela. Mark Weisbrot says this is largely possible because members of Congress are unaware…
Pompeo: Sanctions Increase “Pain and Suffering” in Venezuela (Pt 2/2)
Sec. of State Mike Pompeo recently openly admitted that the sanctions are causing pain and suffering and that this would accelerate the process of toppling the Maduro government. Mark Weisbrot discusses the approach and what…
Netanyahu’s Proposal to Annex West Bank Kills Delusion About Two-State Solution
Rabbi Mivasair discusses the implications of Netanyahu’s probable reelection and his last-ditch effort to appease the far-right in Israel, by declaring his willingness to annex the West Bank Subscribe to our page and support our…
US Provides Three out of Five Weapons Saudi Arabia Used in Yemen (Pt 2/2)
Shadow Wars author Andrew Feinstein discusses new research showing that the US sold 70 billion dollars worth of arms to the Saudi Coalition for its war in Yemen, currently the world’s worst humanitarian crisis Subscribe…
US Complicit in War Crimes in Yemen (Pt 1/2)
Three out of five weapons used in Yemen are supplied by the US says Andrew Feinstein, the author of Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade. Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
Does Obama Speak for Progressives?
On Saturday in Berlin, President Obama said progressives shouldn’t attack other progressives, saying it’s a “circular firing squad.” But are corporate Democrats within the progressive camp? Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
Indian Elections: Rahul Gandhi’s Minimum Income Program Highlights Modi Government Failures
“It’s bringing policy attention and public attention back to the issue of poverty, to the issues of deprivation and the fact that this government has not delivered at all for the bottom 50 percent, much…
