Tag: Syria
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Earliest Earth overshoot day ever, it's been over a year since MSNBC mentioned the war in Yemen, Trump wants to strip security clearance of those who have criticized him, and more.
Progressive Briefing for Monday, July 16, 2018
12 Russian intelligence officers indicted for election interference, the royal family snubs Trump, 28 civilians killed by U.S.-led bombing in Syria, and more.
At least 28 civilians killed by US-led bombing of ice factory...
"The coalition or our partner forces may have conducted" the airstrike, spokesperson says
Syria – a case study in propaganda
The most important thing is that people are gullible and malleable, since that allows us to keep the war going and eventually achieve our goals.
US media fudge rebels’ Douma surrender date to imply alleged Assad...
A shifting timeline to confirm U.S. propaganda.
What mission accomplished? More questions than answers after Syria bombing
Hopefully, policy makers in the future will realize that drawing 'red lines' in terms of conflicts in other countries creates dangers of its own.
Debunking 10 lies about Syria and Assad
If Americans and Europeans don’t understand the true motives and facts about the Syrian war, they will be lead into calamitous military adventures and destructive global wars in the near future.
7 questions about the Syria airstrikes that aren’t being asked
Rejecting reckless calls to military action: Now that’s a “presidential” act worth bringing back.
The Pandora’s Box of war
This slaughter has already lasted nearly 16 years. It will not cease until the United States is exhausted and withdraws its forces from the region.
No indication in the US that the country is at war...
Keeping it normal in the world's leading rogue nation.
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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
Trump’s Energy Department pick: A Fracking CEO who claims ‘there is no climate crisis’
Wright’s history of denying the severity of climate change raise critical questions about his ability to lead an agency central to energy innovation and climate policy.
Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget
Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.
Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza death toll exceeding...
Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.
In five years, Chicago has barely made progress on its court-ordered police reforms. Here’s...
Now many of the city’s reform advocates have lost faith in the process and are increasingly concerned that the opportunity for lasting reform is slipping away.