The Dangerous Folly of Labeling Mexican Cartels ‘Terrorist Organizations’

by Jon Rainwater, in Common Dreams, Feb 25, 2025 In the capricious tapestry that is U.S. foreign policy, you can find a recurring pattern: Washington champions sovereignty as a holy principle of the international order when it aligns with its interests—think Ukraine under Biden—but casually disregards it when inconvenient. The…

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The Gaza Ceasefire Is Being Sabotaged By Israel, By Trump, And By The Media

by Caitlin Johnstone, February 10, 2025 The Gaza ceasefire (if you can even call it that) is already in grave peril. Hamas has announced that it will be postponing the release of any more Israeli hostages in response to repeated ceasefire violations from Israel and consistent failure to meet its…

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Tell Google: Keep the Gulf of Mexico’s Name Intact!

Take action with CodePink Trump wants to erase history and grow the US empire by renaming the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America,” and Google Maps is going along with it. This isn’t just another Trump headline to laugh at. It’s a billionaire-fueled power grab that advances a racist,…

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As the US Empire Falls, We Must Take Care of Each Other

Americans have a hard road ahead of us working to create a future that is more humane and just, for ourselves and future generations. By Nate Gilliam in Common Dreams, January 28, 2025 Days before taking office, President Donald Trump and his wife Melania launched their own cryptocurrency. His organization…

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The Fight for Palestine Is the Fight Against Fascism

We must understand that to end the Israeli occupation of Palestine, we must also develop a longer-term strategy that contends with the growing power of far-right forces here in the U.S. by Lara Kiswani, January 9, 2025 in Common Dreams It has been over 450 days since Israel began its…

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Trump Should 100% Take Jimmy Carter’s Advice

Trump’s first term was four years of Christmas Days for billionaires and corporate interests, starting with the military-industrial complex. A repeat of that must not be tolerated. by Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies, December 30, 2024 in Common Dreams With President Jimmy Carter’s passing and Donald Trump about to return…

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The Lethal Killing Fueled by Open AI

We should all be frightened by this use of AI for death and destruction. But this is not new. Israel and the U.S. have been testing and using AI in Palestine for years. by Nuvpreet Kalra, Tim Biondo in Common Dreams Earlier this month, the company that brings us ChatGPT…

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Not one day in prison! No fine in Uhuru 3 sentencing victory!

December 17, 2024 from handsoffuhuru.org "No one’s going to prison; no one’s going to be fined,” stated U.S. District Court Judge William Jung on Monday, December 16, 2024 in the sentencing of the “Uhuru 3.” Applause, cheers and tears rose up in the courtroom and hallway that overflowed with supporters…

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Read the powerful letter from SJSU professor who resigned over Gaza

SJSU professors Sang Kil, who was suspended by SJSU and Rochelle McLaughlin, who submitter her letter of resignation on December 6 San Jose State University Professor Rochelle McLaughlin has resigned in protest and in solidarity with Gaza. Here is her letter of resignation: Dear CSU Board of Trustees, Mildred Garcia,…

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The World Knows Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza

And no amount of Israeli or U.S. government propaganda will change that. by Ramzy Baroud in Common Dreams, December 5, 2024 The ongoing war and genocide in Gaza is unprecedented. Nothing that Israel and its supporters can say or do will avoid the historical accountability of the extermination of the…

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