Month: September 2020

Categories Op-ed

Australia’s totalitarian-style lockdown has set a precedent other countries may be tempted to follow

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The state of Victoria has imposed one of the harshest lockdowns seen anywhere in the world during the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s provided an insight into what some leaders might get away with in the future. … Read More >Australia’s totalitarian-style lockdown has set a precedent other countries may be tempted to follow

Categories UK

UK navy’s flagship aircraft carrier postpones sailing AGAIN after crew members test positive for Covid-19

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Britain’s flagship aircraft carrier the HMS Queen Elizabeth has postponed its sailing from Portsmouth after several crewmembers tested positive for the coronavirus – the second time the disease has disrupted the vessel’s service. … Read More >UK navy’s flagship aircraft carrier postpones sailing AGAIN after crew members test positive for Covid-19

Categories UK

Assault weapon: corona. Police in UK county report DOUBLING of spit and cough attacks against officers amid pandemic

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Leicestershire Police lament a “particularly distasteful trend” of officers being assaulted with spit and cough, with the number of incidents in the county more than doubling since the Covid-19 epidemic hit the UK. … Read More >Assault weapon: corona. Police in UK county report DOUBLING of spit and cough attacks against officers amid pandemic

Categories UK

Ultimate argument? ‘Rogue PM’ Johnson to renege on key parts of Brexit deal, ‘taking N. Ireland hostage’

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With trade talks with the EU stalled, Boris Johnson’s government is considering reneging on key commitments under the withdrawal agreement, potentially opening a can of political snakes. … Read More >Ultimate argument? ‘Rogue PM’ Johnson to renege on key parts of Brexit deal, ‘taking N. Ireland hostage’

Categories Russia

NATO jets have changed war-game tactics, now routinely simulate MISSILE STRIKES against Russia – Defense Minister Shoigu

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The air forces of the US-led NATO military bloc have not only boosted their surveillance activities along Russia’s borders, but are now also increasingly training for potential strikes on the country’s soil. … Read More >NATO jets have changed war-game tactics, now routinely simulate MISSILE STRIKES against Russia – Defense Minister Shoigu

Categories USA

‘Burn it down!’ WATCH Portland’s BLM protesters set fire outside police precinct & enter RAP BATTLE with cops

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Bizarre footage continues to emerge from Portland, Oregon, where police made numerous arrests and seized an arsenal of weapons as protesters set another fire outside a police precinct, and came up with a novel form of stand-off. … Read More >‘Burn it down!’ WATCH Portland’s BLM protesters set fire outside police precinct & enter RAP BATTLE with cops

Categories Shows

On Contact: Chevron vs. Donziger

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On the show this week, Chris Hedges talks to Steven Donziger about the reach of corporate power. Donziger battled corporate oil giant Chevron over environmental pollution and destruction in Ecuador and won a settlement of $9.5 billion for indigenous communities. Since then, Chevron has waged a campaign against Donziger to try and destroy him economically, professionally and personally. … Read More >On Contact: Chevron vs. Donziger