Day: April 26, 2020
Corporate Media Deny Their Own Existence, Despite Driving Biden’s Primary Victory
If someone were to tell you that major and influential business sectors like the fossil fuel and health insurance industries simply don’t exist, or imply that major corporations like ExxonMobil and Cigna don’t try to manipulate public opinion and advance a political agenda in order to protect and maximize their profits, you might find it hard to contain your laughter. …
Bolivian Gov’t Mishandles COVID-19 Crisis, Steps Up Persecution of Morales’ Supporters – Journo
Bolivia’s de facto government headed by Jeanine Anez has intensified the persecution of Evo Morales’ partisans and left-leaning movements under the smokescreen of quarantine measures, says La Resistencia Bolivia journalist Alberto Echazu, denouncing La Paz’ response to the COVID-19 crisis as highly insufficient. …
Israel’s Population Expected to Grow by 25 Percent Over Next Two Decades – Reports
Despite being situated in a region rife with instability, and multiple conflicts with its neighbours since declaring independence in 1948, Israel has enjoyed steady population growth for most of its history, with the number of citizens projected to grow to as many as 18 million people by the year 2099 if current trends continue. …
Pandemic dizzying foreign relations?
Former Pentagon official Michael Maloof walks us through how the global coronavirus pandemic has shaken up international diplomacy worldwide, as plunging markets, a massive oil glut, and the re-positioning of naval vessels have policy experts worried about the potential for escalated posturing in Iran and China. …