Common Dreams – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

USA

Who Are the Secret Puppet-Masters Behind Trump’s War on Iran?

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020By Editor

As with George W. Bush’s false WMD claims about Iraq in 2003, Trump’s real goal is not nuclear non-proliferation but regime change. … Read More >Who Are the Secret Puppet-Masters Behind Trump’s War on Iran?

USA

Native Americans Wage War Against New Virus and a 400-year Disease of Bias, Ignorance

Posted on May 16, 2020May 16, 2020By Editor

“We’re helping other nations with billions in aid, and the Navajo are still waiting on aid.” … Read More >Native Americans Wage War Against New Virus and a 400-year Disease of Bias, Ignorance

USA

Billionaires Are the Biggest Threat to Public Schools

Posted on May 16, 2020May 16, 2020By Editor

For education “disruptors” like Bill Gates and Betsy DeVos, COVID-19 isn’t a crisis—it’s an opportunity. … Read More >Billionaires Are the Biggest Threat to Public Schools

Op-ed

Some Medieval Towns Handled Plagues Better Than Trump’s Unequal, Rundown America

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020By Editor

Even by historical standards, the U.S. president is an abysmal failure. … Read More >Some Medieval Towns Handled Plagues Better Than Trump’s Unequal, Rundown America

Journalism & Mass media

Corporate Media Deny Their Own Existence, Despite Driving Biden’s Primary Victory

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020By Editor

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. … Read More >Corporate Media Deny Their Own Existence, Despite Driving Biden’s Primary Victory

USA

Democrats Are Insulting American People by Repeatedly Saying ‘Next Time’ on Real Covid-19 Relief

Posted on April 24, 2020April 24, 2020By Editor

The challenges that millions of Americans are facing right now are real, life-threatening, and demand immediate, far-reaching action by our elected officials. It shouldn’t be too much to ask that they act like it. … Read More >Democrats Are Insulting American People by Repeatedly Saying ‘Next Time’ on Real Covid-19 Relief

USA

‘No Warming, No War’: Report Details How US Militarism and Climate Crisis Are Deeply Interwoven

Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020By Editor

“In the face of both COVID-19 and the climate crisis, we urgently need to shift from a culture of war to a culture of care.” … Read More >‘No Warming, No War’: Report Details How US Militarism and Climate Crisis Are Deeply Interwoven

World

70+ Groups Demand Trump Immediately End US Sanctions Against Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, and Others During Covid-19 Crisis

Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020By Editor

Over 70 civil society groups representing more than 40 million people called on President Donald Trump Thursday to issue immediate sanctions relief for numerous countries—including Iran, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea—for at least the duration of the coronavirus crisis which threatens to kill thousands in the hard-hit countries. … Read More >70+ Groups Demand Trump Immediately End US Sanctions Against Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, and Others During Covid-19 Crisis

USA

U.S. Billionaire Wealth Surges as Covid-19 Pandemic Worsens

Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020By Editor

As the pandemic-fueled U.S. unemployment rate approaches 15 percent, America’s billionaire class is experiencing a wealth surge, according to a new Institute for Policy Studies report that I co-authored with Omar Ocampo and Sophia Paslaski, Billionaire Bonanza 2020. … Read More >U.S. Billionaire Wealth Surges as Covid-19 Pandemic Worsens

World

War, Irony and the New Normal

Posted on April 16, 2020April 16, 2020By Editor

The world devotes $2 trillion annually to war and armaments, all in the name of keeping itself safe. This is insanity beyond comprehension. … Read More >War, Irony and the New Normal

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