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73 Years After Atomic Bombing of Japan: Nuclear Threat More Immediate Than Ever
We tend to think that the nuclear war is a remote possibility. However, on the 73rd anniversary of the second atomic bomb drop on Japan, in Nagasaki, historian Peter Kuznick reflects on how the nuclear…
Progressive Groups Tackled Tough Races: Winning Some, Losing Others
The Nation’s John Nichols analyzes the results of Tuesday’s elections. Rashida Tlaib won Rep. Conyer’s seat in Detroit, becoming the first Muslim woman to go to Congress. Although few other progressive candidates won Tuesday night’s…
The Roots of Greece’s Wildfire Crisis: Climate Change, Austerity, and Historical Neglect
Dimitri Lascaris talks to Greek journalist and documentary filmmaker Aris Chatzistefanou about the many factors that have caused Greece’s devastating wildfires Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Progressive Education: A Discussion with Troy LaRaviere
In the first of a series of interviews with political candidates about progressive education, Khalilah Harris sits down with Chicago mayoral candidate Troy LaRaviere. He discusses his ideas for bringing progressive education policy and practices…
How Do We Confront this Climate of Fear-Mongering? Q&A (Pt 5/5)
In Part 5 of Paul Jay and Aaron Mate’s interactive discussion with viewers about the controversy over Trump’s visit to Helsinki they talk about what can be done to counter fear-mongering – From a live…
America’s For-Profit Criminal Justice is Crushing the Poor
A recent push by Senator Bernie Sanders to eliminate cash bail highlights how systemic monetizing of law enforcement continues to enrich cops, courts, and prosecutors Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work…
After a Murder, A Community Seeks Answers
20 year old Rashard Queen was killed in Baltimore’s Ednor Gardens neighborhood last month, prompting community members to seek answers to the city’s murder epidemic Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work…
Trump Ally Rep. Chris Collins Arrested for Insider Trading – Is the Swamp Drained Now?
White collar criminologist Bill Black analyzes the significance of Rep. Chris Collins arrest for insider trading along with his son and son’s fiance’s father on 13 counts of wire fraud, securities fraud, and making false…
Why Are Liberal Media Outlets Not Questioning Russiagate? Q&A (Pt 4/5)
Watch Part 4 of Paul Jay and Aaron Mate’s interactive discussion with viewers about the controversy over Trump’s visit to Helsinki – From a live recording on July 18th, 2018 watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/qa-with-paul-jay-and-aaron-mate Visit…
Why the US Silence over Saudi-Al Qaeda Alliance in Yemen?
The Associated Press has revealed that the US-backed Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has made secret deals with the local Al Qaida affiliate, AQAP, even recruiting its militants to fight Houthi rebels. Saudi analyst Ali Al-Ahmed…
Israel is Turning From a Security State to a Private Security State
TRNN’s Shir Hever discusses his book on the privatization of Israeli security, the role of the Palestinian Authority as a subcontractor, and the international impact of Israeli security firms Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and…
Baltimore Ceasefire Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Jackson recaps one year of quarterly 72-hour ceasefires called by Baltimore residents to address the city’s murder rate Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This…
Hate Groups March in Portland, Oregon and Police Attack Counter-Protesters
We talk with Effie Baum, spokesperson for the Popular Mobilization that organized the counter demonstration last Saturday in Portland, Oregon, where white nationalist groups Patriot Prayer and Proud Boys rallied. While we think of of…
Why Did Saudi State Media Threaten a 9/11 on Canada?
Ottawa’s criticism of a crackdown on dissidents has prompted Saudi Arabia to freeze its Canadian ties, and a kingdom-linked Twitter account to even threaten a 9/11-style attack. Saudi analyst Ali Al-Ahmed says Riyahd’s behavior is…
Even Under Federal Monitoring, American Police Ignore the Law
A scathing report from the monitors tasked with reporting on the Baltimore Police Department’s compliance with a federal consent decree found the dysfunctional agency violated the law after the shooting of homicide detective Sean Suiter…
Ultra-Right Group Behind Assassination Attempt on Venezuela’s President Maduro
The failed drone attack on President Maduro could lead to a “closing of ranks” behind Maduro, which would complicate internal dialogue and the overcoming of Venezuela’s economic problems. We speak with Venezuelanalysis.com’s Paul Dobson Visit…
Does the Russiagate Narrative Protect Those with Power and Influence? Q&A (Pt 2/5)
Watch Part 2 of Paul Jay and Aaron Mate’s interactive discussion with viewers about the controversy over Trump’s visit to Helsinki – From a live recording on July 18th, 2018 watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/qa-with-paul-jay-and-aaron-mate Visit…
The Fight for the Future of the Democratic Party Comes to Missouri
Community activist, nurse, and minister Cori Bush is challenging 10-term Congressman William Lacy Clay, son of the Congressman who preceded him. Cori Bush, who is part of a wave of progressive challengers to the established…
Citizenship Questions in the 2020 Census Designed to Intimidate Latino Communities
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross approved a late request from the Justice Department for a citizenship question to be added to the 2020 census. Trump officials who supported the Supreme Court’s evisceration of the Voting Rights…
Obama on Globalization: A Success Story
Barack Obama’s Nelson Mandela speech praised globalization and market-based solutions for their role in lifting one billion people out of poverty. But is this true? For example, half of this poverty reduction is traceable to…
Is Trump Being Tough on Russia? Q&A (Pt 3/5)
Watch Part 3 of Paul Jay and Aaron Mate’s interactive discussion with viewers about the controversy over Trump’s visit to Helsinki – From a live recording on July 18th, 2018 watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/qa-with-paul-jay-and-aaron-mate Visit…
