Israeli Elections by Stephen Lendman They fast approach. They're sham elections. Except for more contesting parties, they replicate America's illegitimate process.  Voters get little choice. Ideological extremists run Israel. Rhetoric alone separates candidates. Policies are hardline. Hypocrisy substitutes for democracy. Israel's current Knesset is its most hardline ever. It trashed rule of law principles. It... Continue Reading →

The Progressive Radio News Hour Guests for January 18, 19, and 20, 2012 Friday, January 18 at 10AM US Central time: James Petras Petras is Binghamton University, New York Professor Emeritus, a noted figure on the left, a distinguished Latin American expert, and longtime chronicler of the region's popular struggles. He's also a consummate scholar... Continue Reading →

Netanyahu: The Face of Israeli Fascism by Stephen Lendman Israel under Netanyahu reflects Arundhadi Roy's view. Her book titled "Field Notes on Democracy" explained.  "What kind of India do they want," she asked? "A limbless, headless, soulless torso left bleeding under the butcher's clever with a flag driven deep into her mutilated heart?" She compared... Continue Reading →

Permanent Afghanistan Occupation Planned by Stephen Lendman America came to stay. Accelerated withdrawal claims reflect subterfuge. Washington officials and media scoundrels don't explain. Misinformation and illusion substitute for reality. Reuters headlined "Obama, Karzai accelerate end of US combat role in Afghanistan."  "Obama's determin(ed) to wind down a long, unpopular war." The New York Times headlined... Continue Reading →

Flu Epidemic Hysteria by Stephen Lendman We've heard it all before. Media scoundrels hype fear. So do drug companies. Doing so boosts sales. On January 11, The New York Times headlined "Flu Season Deaths Reach Epidemic Level but May Be at Peak, CDC Says." Winter is flu season. It's commonplace every year. Some years are... Continue Reading →

US Law Prohibits Transferring Guantanamo Prisoners to America by Stephen Lendman FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) legislation proscribes it.  January 11, 2013 marks Guantanamo's 11th anniversary. More on that below. On January 11, 2002, its first 20 prisoners arrived. It's one of many US torture prisons globally. Most held there are innocent victims.... Continue Reading →

Chavismo in Venezuela by Stephen Lendman Chavez remains hospitalized. He's recovering from complicated cancer surgery. It's his fourth in 18 months. His scheduled January 10 inauguration was postponed. Venezuelans turned out en masse. Tens of thousands gathered outside Caracas' Palacio de Miraflores. It's Chavez's official workplace. Many others rallied throughout the capital. Red-shirted supporters were... Continue Reading →

Obama Picks Jack Lew for Treasury by Stephen Lendman Staff changes usually occur in second presidential terms. John Kerry was picked to replace Hillary Clinton at State. Chuck Hagel is Obama's Defense choice. John Brennan was tapped for CIA director. Others expected to leave include Attorney General Eric Holder. Reports say he’ll stay several more... Continue Reading →

Anti-Chavez Media War Rages by Stephen Lendman It shouldn't surprise. It raged throughout his tenure. It continues while he's ill. It vilifies progressive Bolivarianism. It wants neoliberal harshness replacing it. It ignores responsible social reform. It's dismissive of Chavez's overwhelming popularity. He rescued Venezuela from its ugly past. Millions won't tolerate returning to what they... Continue Reading →

By application lodged on 21 December 2012, the citizen Marelys D'Arpino, holder of identity card No. 3883856, registered with the Social Security Institute of the Advocate under No. 13,961, filed with the Secretary of the Board Constitutional demand for constitutional interpretation on the content and scope of Article 231 of the Constitution of the Bolivarian... Continue Reading →