Journalism, History, and War in the Middle East: Sit, Type and Bleed
To be a journalist reporting on the Arab upheaval and not fully fathom the history of the region and the hopes and aspirations of the people is no longer excusable.
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New Report Shows Corporations and Western Governments Continue to Profit from Looting of Africa
A recent report published by a coalition of African and British social justice organizations lays bare the truth that foreign corporations and wealthy governments continue to profit from the looting of the world’s most impoverished continent.
Mexico’s Leftist Resurgence: Can Andrés Manuel López Obrador Unite the Left and Win the Presidency?
Obrador's political party is taking on neoliberalism and forging a viable alternative for Mexico. The fact that it’s now within striking distance of the presidency is a massive change of fortune for the Mexican left.
How Palestine Disappeared from US Media Coverage of Trump’s Visit to Israel
Donald Trump's 27-hour trip to Israel has left many analysts mystified. Palestinian emotions, however, were of no consequence, neither to the Trump entourage, nor, of course, to the New York Times or others in mainstream media.
Trump’s Budget Expands Global War on the Backs of the American Poor
“This Budget’s defining ambition is to unleash the dreams of the American people,” President Trump writes in his budget proposal, released today. While cutting government assistance for poor Americans, the budget notably beefs up annual military spending to the tune of $639 billion. Trump’s dream for America is a nightmare for the working class.
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Trump Believes He Can Reshape Relations in Middle East: History Shows Us He Is Wrong
For nearly 25 years, several US presidents tried to redefine American relations with the Middle East, but they rarely managed to stave off the palpable decline of the US role in shaping that strategic region. Now, Donald Trump believes he has a chance. History, however, teaches us that he is wrong.