Consensus 9/11: Seeking Truth, Dispelling Lies by Stephen Lendman Consensus 9/11 seeks "best evidence" proof to dispel official story falsehoods. It's founded on: "(1) The opinions of respected authorities, based on professional experience, descriptive studies, and reports of expert committees. (2) Physical data in the form of photographs, videotapes, court testimony, witness reports, and FOIA... Continue Reading →

Israel Lawlessly Indicts MK Sa'id Naffa - by Stephen Lendman Israel reveals its rogue credentials daily. In mid-July 2010, its Knesset stripped MK Hanin Zoabi of key parliamentary rights and privileges for participating in the May 2010 Freedom Flotilla bringing vital aid to Gaza. Since then, she's been vilified, threatened, and may be prevented from... Continue Reading →

Europe's Losing Game - by Stephen Lendman Partnering with America has consequences. Europe's paying by shooting itself in the foot. On January 23, EU representative for foreign and security affairs, Catherine Ashton, broke the news. She announced an "unprecedented" anti-Iranian oil embargo, effective July 1 and immediately from new contracts. The ban covers crude oil,... Continue Reading →

Targeting AIPAC by Stephen Lendman On January 23, Occupy AIPAC announced plans to confront the powerful Israeli Lobby in Washington from March 2 - 6. More on what's planned below. Since last September, OWS inspired affiliate groups. Among others they include Occupy Together, Occupy Everything, Occupy Arrests, Occupy Police, Occupy Marines, Occupy Veterans, Occupy Writers,... Continue Reading →

Targeting Iranian Nationals - by Stephen Lendman Washington's first regime change priority is Syria. At issue is isolating Iran. Then devoting full attention to replacing its current government with a pro-Western one. At the same time, covert war's raged against Tehran for years. Destabilization tactics include fake accusations, political and economic sanctions, isolation, covert and... Continue Reading →

Washington's War on Syria by Stephen Lendman On January 28, Arab League monitors suspended operations in Syria. In early February, they'll decide whether to end them altogether. League Secretary-General Nabil Elaraby blamed Assad for "resort(ing) to escalating the military option in complete violation of (his) commitments." In fact, he's contesting a Western-generated insurgency. League despots... Continue Reading →

ACTA: Worse Than SOPA and PIPA - by Stephen Lendman Internet freedom's on the line. SOPA and PIPA threatened Net Neutrality and free expression. So does ACTA. More on it below. For now, the largest online protest in Internet history got Congress to abandon SOPA and PIPA but not permanently. Expect resurrection in modified form.... Continue Reading →

Forecasting Economic Decline by Stephen Lendman Economic analyst Harry Dent's 2009 book, titled "The Great Depression Ahead" became a national bestseller. He predicted the current crisis and worse ahead. His new book, co-authored with Rodney Johnson, predicts "The Great Crash Ahead." He calls it inevitable and sees protracted trouble worse than 2008. It's coming between... Continue Reading →

Torture and Abuse in Libya - by Stephen Lendman NATO's alleged "responsibility to protect" was subterfuge. Months of terror bombings left Libya a charnel house. Africa's most developed country was ravaged. Tens of thousands were killed, multiples more injured, and millions left on their own sink or swim. When is war not war? It's when... Continue Reading →

Selling War by Stephen Lendman Throughout its history, America glorified wars in the name of peace. From inception, they're perpetuated against one or more domestic or foreign adversaries. They include mass killing, assaults and abuse. Pacifism's called sissy or unpatriotic. Propaganda insists America's peace-loving. In fact, more than ever today, it's addicted to permanent war... Continue Reading →