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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….
‘The Civil War Is Here’
Jeet Heer of The Nation explores the deepening political divide, the growing support for impeachment, and the political battles that it will define. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Israel’s Benny Gantz Faces Dutch War Crimes Case
Ismail Ziada, a Dutch Palestinian who lost six family members when Israel bombarded his home in Gaza, is taking Benny Gantz, the leader of Israel’s Blue and White Party, to court for killing his family….
Egypt Protests Continue Despite Government Repression
Angela Joya discusses the return of demonstrations in Egypt against President Al-Sisi. After thousands were arrested and police brutality was unleashed at the protesters, the demonstrations only grow larger. Subscribe to our page and support…
Stateless in Malaysia
The stateless people in Sabah, Malaysia are denied access to schools, jobs, and healthcare, and their village is facing demolition. They have found advocates in the youth movement Borneo Komrad. Subscribe to our page and…
‘The Government Can and Will Just Waive Any Rights That We Have Today’
In addition to the border wall, the federal government has set up an entire system of ultra-vigilance which can record and forensically review everything that happens in the border area, presenting serious concerns for members…
Trump’s Attack on LA Homelessness Ignores the Causes
Jacqueline Luqman talks with LA Times reporter Gale Holland about how acknowledging the issues that contribute to a high percentage of African American homelessness in LA County might inform the solutions for everyone. Subscribe to…
The Democratic Party Remains a Party of War, Not Peace
Green Party candidate Madelyn Hoffman says that even the progressive Democratic presidential candidates remain unwilling to challenge the Pentagon. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is…
Egypt’s Arab Spring Isn’t Over
The recent wave of protests against Egypt’s President El-Sisi were sparked by anger at corruption, but also because of the growing inequality in Egypt, says Prof. Angela Joya. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Trump’s Impeachment Will Be a Political War That Can Be Won
The Nation’s Elie Mystal and By The People’s Alexandra Flores-Quilty look at the political struggle around impeachment as a battle for the soul and future of the nation. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Warming Oceans Are Rising at Alarming Rate, Says New UN Report
The IPCC report concludes that unfettered climate change will cause glaciers to melt, destroy oceanic ecosystems, accelerate sea level rise, and wreak havoc on the earth. Despite all this, our guests say there still is…
Corporate Media Ignores Connection Between Militarism and Climate Change
Joe Jamison of the U.S. Peace Council explains that the Pentagon is one of the world’s worst polluters. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
Militarized Police Attack Man Who Filmed Controversial Arrest
On this episode of the Police Accountability Report we take a look at a Columbus, OH SWAT team’s brutal arrest of a man who recorded them swarming a residential neighborhood. We dive into how the…
The Right Attacks Greta Thunberg, But Climate Strike Inspires Humanity
Real News climate correspondents Dharna Noor and Dimitri Lascaris discuss the UN Climate Summit, the past week’s climate justice demonstrations, Greta Thunberg’s presence and attacks against her, and the promise of this movement. Subscribe to…
As Dems Focus on Impeachment, Trump Heads to “Imperial Governance“
The Trump administration is undermining our nation from immigration to the environment, while his tweets and impeachment distract us. Add it all up, says our guest, we can see how he threatens what remains of…
Ecuador’s Strike is a Class Struggle, Not an Endorsement of Previous Government
On the second week of massive protests in Ecuador, thousands of indigenous protesters paralyzed the country and thousands more arrived in the capital of Quito, where they marched and eventually faced martial law. They reject…
A Know-Nothing President Steps Into a Turkish/Kurdish Minefield
The U.S. is deeply involved in the region surrounding Syria. Its actions helped lay the groundwork for the current struggle faced by the Kurds. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Trump Spouts Conspiracy Theories and Attacks Omar at Minnesota Rally
Trump’s attacks on the impeachment process and Minnesota’s Somali-refugee community are an appeal to America’s far-right militia movement, say professors Joe Lowndes and Gerald Horne. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
The Murder of Joshua Brown: Tragic Coincidence, or Something Bigger?
Joshua Brown was killed after testifying as a witness in Amber Guyger’s trial. People asking questions about his death aren’t conspiracy theorists–there’s a long history shaping their suspicions. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Ecuadorian Government Withdraws IMF Decree After 11 Days of Protests and State Repression
President Lenin Moreno’s government withdrew the neoliberal program which had sparked the massive protests. Indigenous groups remain wary, though, in case the government implements new austerity measures. Subscribe to our page and support our work…
California Lawmakers Passed a Bill Banning Private Prisons
Activist Amani Sawari talks about what the impact on people in private prisons and immigration detention centers will be if Governor Gavin Newsom signs AB32, which would phase out private prisons by 2028. Subscribe to…
What Happens When the FBI Chooses Sides
We ask FBI whistleblower Coleen Rowley to compare the Russiagate investigation with the treatment of Hillary Clinton’s emails, and ask whether the current polarized political landscape makes it more likely for the agency to make…
