Kerry Supports Anti-Syrian Government Terrorists by Stephen Lendman Kerry replaced Clinton at State. He didn't miss a beat. He continues her imperial arrogance. He prioritizes war. He deplores peace. He supports Israel's worst crimes. He's contemptuous of rule of law principles. He supports wrong over right. He's indifferent to human suffering. US imperial priorities alone... Continue Reading →

Hollywood-Style History by Stephen Lendman Hollywood's complicity with Washington is longstanding. Movie moguls are duplicitous. The only thing they like like better than good films are good deals. Washington's requests are prioritized. Scripts feature pro-Western propaganda. "Operation Hollywood" explains.  Daily Variety/Hollywood Reporter David Robb's book discussed Hollywood's longstanding relationship with the Pentagon. It began post-WW... Continue Reading →

Nuclear Roulette Update by Stephen Lendman Multiple P5 + 1 talks were held. Almaty, Kazakstan ones are the latest. Nothing gets accomplished. Washington obstructionism prevents it. Israel does so covertly. Netanyahu reacted as expected. Bluster substitutes for reason. "(T)here are no measures that will make Iran heed the demands of the international community aside from... Continue Reading →

America's Draconian Computer Fraud and Abuse Act by Stephen Lendman It's an anti-hacking law. It criminalizes accessing computer systems "without authorization."  "(E)xceeds authorized access" terminology was left undefined. Misinterpretations and abuse followed. Overzealous prosecutors take full advantage. In 1984, CFAA was enacted. It was amended numerous times. It's primarily a criminal law. At issue are... Continue Reading →

Obama's Asia Pivot by Stephen Lendman In late 2011, Obama prioritized reasserting America's Pacific presence. His Asia pivot was announced.  It involves advancing America's military footprint. Doing so aggressively is planned. China's growing economic might and military strength are targeted. So is checking Russia at the same time. Containment is policy. Cold war politics is... Continue Reading →

University of Ottawa Racism, Censorship and Abuse of Power by Stephen Lendman In June 2008, Allan Rock became university president. He's a former Canadian politician and UN ambassador. He's a pro-Israeli flack. He supports its worst crimes. His administration is unprincipled. It's marked by secrecy, political censorship, abuse of power, and repudiation of fundamental university... Continue Reading →

Profile of Imperial Lawlessness by Stephen Lendman Israel is second only to America in imperial lawlessness. Both nations partner in high crimes too grave to ignore.  Neither admits fault. One conflict leads to others. Both nations are modern-day Spartas. They live by the sword. Perhaps one day they'll perish by it. Humanity may not last... Continue Reading →

Sequester Chicken by Stephen Lendman On March 1, $85 billion in automatic sequestered cuts are scheduled. Congress may or may not permit them. Obama calls instituting them dire. On February 19, he said. "(They) won't help the economy, won't create jobs, will visit hardship on a whole lot of people."  He spent four years benefitting... Continue Reading →

Accountability Now by Stephen Lendman State terrorism is official Israeli policy. Torture and cold-blooded murder define it. Arafat Jaradat is Israel's latest victim. He died wracked in pain Saturday.  Israel attributed it to cardiac arrest. Shin Bet claimed no detectable health problems during interrogation. Accusations of torture were dismissed. Coverup and denial don't wash.  Israel... Continue Reading →

Israeli Murder by Torture by Stephen Lendman Torture is official Israeli policy. It's longstanding. All Palestinians are fair game. Wanting to live free leaves them vulnerable. More on what demands condemnation below. Thirty-year old Arafat Jaradat is Israel's latest victim. PA chief pathologist Saber Aloul attended his autopsy. Marks on his body provided clear evidence.... Continue Reading →