Police reform: From policing the world to policing city blocks

Examining the role of the United States as the self-proclaimed global policeman through the horror and tragedy of US interventionism. US domestic policing is under fire with many pointing out the desperate need for reform. What changes should be made to make communities safe from both criminal and police violence? … Read More >Police reform: From policing the world to policing city blocks

US continues to commit ‘gross human rights violations’ both at home & abroad despite branding itself as global leader, says Moscow

The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused the US of violating human rights both at home and abroad, noting that Washington is not only discriminating against minorities in America, but also causing problems in foreign countries. … Read More >US continues to commit ‘gross human rights violations’ both at home & abroad despite branding itself as global leader, says Moscow

American totalitarianism, new nukes, US-Cuba relations, Jovenel Moïse assassinated

Lee Camp looks into how Western notions of authoritarianism are disconnected from reality. The talking heads of imperialist propaganda will attack the enemies of US empire – with or without evidence – for economic inequality, a lack of freedom, illegitimate elections and whatever they think they can get away with saying. … Read More >American totalitarianism, new nukes, US-Cuba relations, Jovenel Moïse assassinated

Putin tells Biden that Russia is ready to cooperate on cybersecurity, but claims no specific requests have come from Washington

Cybersecurity cooperation between Russia and the US should be regular and professional, Russian President Vladimir Putin has told US President Joe Biden. Yet, Washington has failed to properly outline individual cases, he claimed. … Read More >Putin tells Biden that Russia is ready to cooperate on cybersecurity, but claims no specific requests have come from Washington

China will take ‘all necessary measures’ to defend companies blacklisted by US – Foreign Ministry

Beijing will defend the interests of Chinese companies hit by US sanctions, the country’s Foreign Ministry has said. It added that the US only hurts investors and itself when attacking Chinese entities. … Read More >China will take ‘all necessary measures’ to defend companies blacklisted by US – Foreign Ministry

Richard Medhurst on US aggression toward Syria, and Exxon lobbyists boast of stopping climate action

Lee Camp interviews independent journalist Richard Medhurst on US foreign policy. Medhurst is from Syria and has an intimate understanding of the conflict in the region. Thanks to US intervention, the situation over there is still volatile and dangerous. Camp and Medhurst discuss the continued violence from religious extremist groups, the US’s crippling sanctions impacting the Syrian people … Read More >Richard Medhurst on US aggression toward Syria, and Exxon lobbyists boast of stopping climate action

Saigon in Afghanistan

Alas, the end appears to be near. Washington’s 20-year effort at nation-building in Afghanistan was always going to end this way – a complete and total failure. It is doubtful the corrupt Kabul government will last long after America’s withdrawal. Afghanistan remains broken and the American people poor. And no one is held to account … Read More >Saigon in Afghanistan

US orders amphibious assault ship into Black Sea after Moscow warns tensions escalating dangerously in waters off coast of Russia

American sailors at the helm of a naval landing vessel have charted course for the Black Sea to take part in wargames alongside other NATO forces, the US Sixth Fleet has announced on Thursday, amid fears of conflict in the region. … Read More >US orders amphibious assault ship into Black Sea after Moscow warns tensions escalating dangerously in waters off coast of Russia

US Threatens to Act If Russia Fails to Deal With Ransomware Hackers on Its Territory

The message follows a bilateral summit between the presidents of the US and Russia, during which they agreed to start a dialogue on security in the cybersphere. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that since the meeting, there has been no meaningful response from Washington to Russian proposals on the matter. … Read More >US Threatens to Act If Russia Fails to Deal With Ransomware Hackers on Its Territory