NYT Editors Support America’s Deplorable State of the Union by Stephen Lendman The Times exclusively serves wealth and power interests, endorsing America’s most destructive policies.  It praised Obama’s deplorable State of the Union address, willfully lying to readers - regurgitating his phony claims of “a resurgent economy and better (US) standing in the world…” Its... Continue Reading →

Longstanding NYT Iran Bashing by Stephen Lendman Times management and editors march in lockstep with Washington’s imperial agenda - supporting its aim to replace all independent governments with Western-controlled puppet ones. International law prohibits interfering in the internal affairs of other countries except in self-defense if attacked.  The General Assembly's 1974 Charter of Economic Rights... Continue Reading →

Israel’s Endless War on Hamas by Stephen Lendman Israeli political, economic and three hot wars on Hamas followed its 2006 legislative victory.  It remains Palestine’s legitimate government, the Abbas-led PA a longtime Israeli collaborator/complicit in enforcing occupation harshness, betraying the people it’s sworn to serve, benefitting at their expense. Lawless mid-2007 blockade followed Israeli-imposed 2006... Continue Reading →

Syrians Besieged by Terrorists Risk Death by Stephen Lendman ISIS and other terrorist groups are killing Syrians they hold captive by appalling atrocities, exposure to freezing temperatures, denial of vital medical treatment, and starvation. Syrian armed forces so far haven’t freed trapped Fuaa and Kafrya residents in Idlib province mountainous areas. They may freeze to... Continue Reading →

Disastrous California Methane Leak by Stephen Lendman Methane is the main component of natural gas - colorless, odorless and potentially explosive when mixed with air. It’s an asphyxiant, in high concentrations able to displace oxygen needed to breathe. It can cause dizziness, headaches, bodily weakness, blurred vision, rapid heart rate, nausea, vomiting, unconsciousness, suffocation and... Continue Reading →

More Evidence of Turkey Aiding ISIS by Stephen Lendman Evidence keeps mounting on how Turkey directly aids ISIS, complicit with Washington, other NATO countries and regional partners. Foreign support lets terrorist groups in Syria, Iraq and Libya thrive. Without it they’d become a spent force, unable to operate effectively on their own - what media... Continue Reading →

The Popular Myth of Democracy in America by Stephen Lendman No nation in world history promised more and delivered less to its citizens and people worldwide. None more greatly threatens world peace - putting humanity’s survival up for grabs like never before.  None did more harm to more people globally over a longer duration. None... Continue Reading →

Iranian Foreign Minister Blasts Saudi Reckless Extremism by Stephen Lendman New York Times editors surprisingly gave Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif op-ed space. He remarked candidly about Saudi Arabia’s reckless agenda. It’s the epicenter of regionally-sponsored violence and chaos, a monster threatening endless conflicts and instability. Zarif explained President Hassan Rohani’s top foreign policy priority... Continue Reading →

Suspected Arsonist Torches B’Tselem Office by Stephen Lendman On Sunday evening, the human rights group’s Jerusalem office was set ablaze. Arson is strongly suspected. Israel is a fascist police state. Its policies are ruthless. Were its dirty hands involved? It tolerates no criticism. Fire broke out around 10:00PM, contained about 90 minutes later. Five firefighting... Continue Reading →

Putin: A Generation of Doing Everything Wrong by Stephen Lendman Putin’s remarks are always insightful, refreshing, candid and straightforward - polar opposite Obama’s demagoguery. In an interview with Germany’s Bild newspaper, he explained “(w)e did everything wrong from the outset” after Soviet Russia dissolved. “We did not overcome Europe’s division: Twenty-five years ago the Berlin... Continue Reading →