How the US gov’t cultivated environmental and Indigenous groups to defeat Ecuador’s leftist Correísta movement

When socialist Rafael Correa became Ecuador’s president, CIA cutouts poured money into environmental and Indigenous groups, while the US embassy cultivated opportunistic leaders to undermine his constituency. … Read More >How the US gov’t cultivated environmental and Indigenous groups to defeat Ecuador’s leftist Correísta movement

A US woman’s phone call with friend lands her son in court over his involvement in Capitol Hill riot

The mother of a suspected rioter told her friend over the phone that her son had stormed the Capitol in January. The friend told her grandson, who called the FBI. Now the suspect faces charges over the uprising on Capitol Hill. … Read More >A US woman’s phone call with friend lands her son in court over his involvement in Capitol Hill riot

Biden as FDR?

Every president is obsessed with the issue of legacy. The historical benchmarks are FDR and LBJ. Joe Biden is no different. He is being encouraged to go big and fast, and he is doing just that. But there is one problem – FDR and LBJ had massive majorities in Congress and public opinion. Joe can think big, but does he have the votes? … Read More >Biden as FDR?

After ‘peeing in bottle’ gaffe, media reveals Amazon’s INTRUSIVE orders to drivers on ‘acceptable level’ of personal grooming

From dictating the state of their hair, nails and teeth to random drug testing, Amazon’s leaked rules for drivers show how closely the e-commerce giant – already pulled up for its labor practices – polices its delivery force. … Read More >After ‘peeing in bottle’ gaffe, media reveals Amazon’s INTRUSIVE orders to drivers on ‘acceptable level’ of personal grooming