Tag: Politics

Categories Russia

‘Degraded’ US falling short of its own democratic standards & has no right to lecture others, says Russian parliamentary speaker

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Russia’s top MP has warned that Moscow, long talked down to by the West over the state of its political system, must resist following the example of the US in allowing unelected tech tycoons to censor non-mainstream voices. … Read More >‘Degraded’ US falling short of its own democratic standards & has no right to lecture others, says Russian parliamentary speaker

Categories Shows

Will anything really change under Joe Biden? (Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen)

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Ben & Jerry’s co-founder and co-chair of Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign, Ben Cohen. From police brutality and healthcare to US foreign policy and the plight of millions in poverty in America, Cohen discusses whether anything will fundamentally change under President-elect Joe Biden. … Read More >Will anything really change under Joe Biden? (Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen)

Categories Russia

Navalny arrest being used as tool to distract from crises in West – Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

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Moscow’s top diplomat has told reporters that the arrest of opposition figure Alexey Navalny was inevitable under Russian law, but is being used by foreign governments to try to score political points against the country. … Read More >Navalny arrest being used as tool to distract from crises in West – Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Categories Op-ed

Twitter has found an unlikely enemy in an angry political class that doesn’t want to be silenced

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With Twitter banning Donald Trump, there has been an odd backlash from international politicians. The upcoming battle between the political class and Silicon Valley may be the only chance to restore some semblance of free speech. … Read More >Twitter has found an unlikely enemy in an angry political class that doesn’t want to be silenced

Categories World

Like it or not, US no longer holding world in its palm, China is – Professor Richard Wolff to RT’s Boom Bust

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With less than a week left before the inauguration of Joe Biden, Washington is getting ready for the event with 15,000 members of the national guard in the streets of the capital, with closures and roadblocks. … Read More >Like it or not, US no longer holding world in its palm, China is – Professor Richard Wolff to RT’s Boom Bust

Categories World

Beijing accuses Australia of politicizing business as Chinese bid for major builder is blocked for ‘security concerns’

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China’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday told Canberra it was a mistake to politicize commercial cooperation after Australia’s treasurer blocked a takeover bid for one of the largest builders from a Chinese company. … Read More >Beijing accuses Australia of politicizing business as Chinese bid for major builder is blocked for ‘security concerns’

Categories Op-ed

Can America be saved? It would have to start with some TRUTH-TELLING and unselfishness, so…not so much

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For those who hadn’t noticed the obvious, the January 6 “insurrection” at the Capitol verified that America is at war with itself – long divorced from its principles of government “of the people, by the people and for the people.” … Read More >Can America be saved? It would have to start with some TRUTH-TELLING and unselfishness, so…not so much