Obama Monitoring Trump by Stephen Lendman Former presidents usually respect the right of their successors to govern without interference. Obama changed the rules, maybe supported by big money backers like George Soros and likeminded international con men. Perhaps he’s involved in staging anti-Trump protests, challenging him in underhanded ways instead sticking to justifiable criticism. Reportedly... Continue Reading →

Racist Israeli Bill Aims to Muffle Islamic Calls to Prayer by Stephen Lendman Calls to prayer five times daily is traditional in Muslim societies and communities. On March 8, racist Knesset members passed a first reading (55 for to 48 against) of a measure to muffle amplified calls to prayer in Israel and occupied East... Continue Reading →

Trump’s Pay or Die Healthcare Plan by Stephen Lendman Proposed Trumpcare is a boon to America’s privileged and sickness industry, a bane for most others - leaving millions more uninsured than under Obamacare. The plan released Monday will likely be revised before Congress votes on it later this year. If enacted, change will come next... Continue Reading →

Big Brother Spying by America by Stephen Lendman US spy agencies trample on Bill of Rights protections. Their spying domestically and abroad is pervasive. Anything goes is official policy, rule of law principles circumvented. Edward Snowden earlier said he hoped his revelations would make people worldwide aware of how their freedoms and protections are compromised.... Continue Reading →

Hawaii Challenges Trump’s Travel Ban by Stephen Lendman It’s the first state to file suit, challenging Trump’s revised travel ban. The new version resembles the old one with a face lift. State attorneys said court filings coming Wednesday request a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order, blocking Trump’s executive order. Law Professor Neal... Continue Reading →

NYT Healthcare Legislation Hypocrisy by Stephen Lendman The Times was a leading Obamacare advocate, praising what warrants condemnation - in an editorial titled “Health Care Reform, at Last,” saying: “The process was wrenching…Barack Obama put his presidency on the line for an accomplishment of historic proportions…a triumph for countless Americans who have been victimized or... Continue Reading →

Ben Carson Calls Black Slaves Immigrants by Stephen Lendman On Monday, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson called African slaves “immigrants” in remarks to HUD staff, saying new arrivals in America worked long hours for little pay. For hundreds of years, slaves came before them. “That’s what America is about, a land of dreams... Continue Reading →

Bahrain Regime Moves to Eliminate Opposition by Stephen Lendman Al-Wefaq was Bahrain’s largest political society, its most popular. Last July, it was suspended and dissolved. The National Democratic Action Society (Wa’ad) is the country’s leading secular opposition. On Monday, the ruling al-Khalifa regime began legal proceedings to dissolve it over fabricated claims about “incit(ing) acts... Continue Reading →

Trump Co-opted to Stay Hardline on Russia by Stephen Lendman After a few weeks in office, Trump abandoned notions of improved ties with Russia. Putting Russophobes in charge of defense, national and homeland security dashed hopes for better relations. The reported upcoming appointment of Russophobe Fiona Hill as White House Director for Europe and Russia... Continue Reading →

Regime Brutality in Iraq by Stephen Lendman US-installed prime minister Haider al-Abadi is at war with his own people, massacring them in the battle for Mosul. Amnesty International called human rights in the country “dire.” Civilians are threatened by violence instigated by ISIS and their own government, regime forces killing them indiscriminately - earlier in... Continue Reading →