Recent News

Tax havens & currency speculation

Kapoor: Tax currency speculation, close off-shore tax havens and raise tax on unearned income  November 20, 2009

US yet to sign UN child rights treaty

Now 20 years since the United Nations adopted a treaty aimed at protecting the rights of children  November 20, 2009

Giant holes in new banking rules

Ferguson: Admin. asked for too little in the banking bill, nothing is preventing another banking crisis  November 20, 2009

Copenhagen: 'We need a legally binding treaty'

Miliband: Obama's says that time has run out for a legally binding deal on climate change this year  November 19, 2009

Must be a new jobs program or Dems will pay

Tom Ferguson: The stimulus program was far too small, a much larger one is still needed  November 19, 2009

Anatomy of casino capitalism Pt.8

Jane D'Arista on a "public option" in the finance sector  November 18, 2009

El Salvador's gold fight goes international

After activists block their permit, Canadian company uses US trade agreement to sue Salvadoran gov't  November 15, 2009

Obama's war in Afghanistan Pt1

Fault Lines debates Obamas war in Afghanistan. Hosted by Avi Lewis.  November 15, 2009

Anatomy of casino capitalism Pt.4

Jane D'Arista: Obama admin. and leading members of Congress want to leave power in the hands of the Fed  November 14, 2009

Debating release of the accused Lockerbie bomber

The Doha Debates focus on the early release of the Lockerbie bomber to Libya  November 14, 2009

Anatomy of casino capitalism Pt.3

Jane D'Arista: Strong dollar, lower wages and relaxed regulations - Wall Street got what they wanted  November 13, 2009

Anatomy of casino capitalism Pt.2

Jane D'Arista: Banks' wild speculation led to the crash - it's happening again  November 12, 2009

Energy efficiency now Part 3

Pollin: For developing countries going green doesn't mean slowing growth  November 11, 2009

Anatomy of casino capitalism

Jane D'Arista unravels the web of banking confidence schemes  November 11, 2009

Energy efficiency now Part 2

Pollin: Double the number of busses and make them affordable will drive Detroit and the green economy  November 10, 2009

Taliban fighters display 'US weapons'

Al Jazeera exclusive footage showing the Taliban in Afghanistan displaying what appears to be US weapon  November 10, 2009

'These people just want to be left alone'

In Afghanistan the US soldiers are losing heart for a fight they feel their presence is only prolonging  November 9, 2009

Energy efficiency now Pt1

Pollin: Massive investment in energy efficiency and public transport can drive economy  November 9, 2009

Iran and the Peace Movement Excerpt 1

Debating Engagement: A Critical Dialogue Among Progressives on Iran and the Peace Movement  November 8, 2009

Iran and the Peace Movement Excerpt 2

Debating Engagement: A Critical Dialogue Among Progressives on Iran and the Peace Movement  November 8, 2009

Iran, 30 years after occupying the US Embassy

Nader Hashemi on the latest protests in Iran  November 8, 2009

Israel: Remote control occupation?

Baum: New technologies are allowing Israel to maintain control over its occupation remotely  November 7, 2009

Don't repeat Vietnam in Afghanistan Pt.3

Daniel Ellsberg: The counter-insurgency plan in Afganistan is similar to Viet Nam Pt3  November 7, 2009

Don't repeat Vietnam in Afghanistan Pt.2

Daniel Ellsberg: The counter-insurgency plan in Afganistan is similar to Viet Nam Pt2  November 6, 2009

Can the Goldman ponzi scheme happen again?

Greg Gordon: There is nothing that can prohibit or stop the Wall St. firms from making secret bets  November 5, 2009

Don't repeat Vietnam in Afghanistan Pt.1

Daniel Ellsberg: The counter-insurgency plan in Afghanistan is similar to Vietnam  November 5, 2009

Goldman's walk on subprime wild side

Goldman climbed into bed with New Century Financial Corp's unreviewed and off-shore deals  November 4, 2009

UK/USA made use of Uzbek torture Pt.2

Former Brit Ambassador Craig Murray says UK and USA sent prisoners to Uzbek to be tortured  November 4, 2009

What's US objective in Afghanistan?

Youssef: Pentagon officials are going public with plan to set up indefinitely in the region  November 3, 2009

The Beckers tell their story

The Beckers tell of their years long struggle to save their house  November 2, 2009

Goldman left investors holding its subprime bag

Inside investment circular were the details of a secret $2 billion deal channeled through a tax haven.  November 2, 2009

Clinton, Goldstone and true cost of the occupation

Hever: The Israeli government is hiding the true cost of the occupation even from itself  November 2, 2009

How Goldman secretly bet on the US housing crash

Goldman didn’t tell buyers of $40 billion in securities it was secretly betting the other way  November 1, 2009

Goldman taking away people's homes

The Beckers fell months behind on their mortgage and finally found it was Goldman after their house  November 1, 2009

GOLDMAN SACHS' SECRET BETS

McClatchy's Greg Gordon reports that Goldman knew that mortgages were not being properly reviewed  November 1, 2009

Goldstone challenges US over Gaza report Pt 2

Justice Richard Goldstone challenges US government to justify its claims that his findings are flawed  October 31, 2009

Mexico 'opens its arms' to immigrants

Mexico has taken steps to allow foreigners whether legally or illegally, to apply for citizenship  October 31, 2009

Unions and the Health Care Debate

Sam Gindin: Unions should have said "No" to concessions if they wanted to shape the health debate  October 31, 2009

Honduras 100 Days of Resistance Pt1

Fault Lines' Avi Lewis reports on polarization and power in the Americas  October 28, 2009

Will the empire end with good leadership or blood?

Larry Wilkerson: The Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex Pt.3  October 28, 2009

Organizing for the poor

Williams: For over two decades poor people in the US have been criminalized and vilified  October 28, 2009

New Jewish lobby hits Washington scene

J Street which opposes Jewish settlements and advocates a Palestinian state, holds first conference  October 27, 2009

The Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex Pt.2

Wilkerson: From US debt to the geopolitics of oil, the US empire will come to an end  October 27, 2009

The Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex Pt1

Larry Wilkerson: The beginning of the American "Imperial Rome" and Eisenhower's warning  October 26, 2009

Do the right thing

Anthony Pt.2: People must force administration to build sustainable communities  October 26, 2009

Ellsberg: From Vietnam to Afghanistan

Ellsberg: As President Obama decides what to do in Afghanistan he must learn the lessons of Vietnam  October 25, 2009

9/11 Redux Pt.3

Former FBI agent Coleen Rowley discusses still unanswered questions about the lead up to 9/11  October 25, 2009

Uzbek terror and the UK/USA

Murray: CIA used Uzbek torture to create false intelligence; support for regime continues  October 24, 2009

Guerrilla musical takes on insurance industry

Billionaires for Wealthcare at AHIP conference disrupt meeting with song in support of public option  October 24, 2009

9/11 Redux Pt.2

Former FBI agent Coleen Rowley discusses still unanswered questions about the lead up to 9/11  October 24, 2009

Refugees flee heavy fighting in South Waziristan

Pakistani military continues its offensive against Taliban fighters in South Waziristan  October 23, 2009

Terrorist attack in Iran

Erlich: CIA could be fuelling ethnic unrest, but that does not mean they are behind "Green" protests  October 23, 2009

9/11 Redux Pt.1

Former FBI agent Coleen Rowley discusses still unanswered questions about the lead up to 9/11  October 23, 2009

Goldstone challenges US over Gaza report

Justice Richard Goldstone challenges US government to justify its claims that his findings are flawed  October 22, 2009

Saving Detroit

Anthony: Detroit's experiment utilizes vacant land, stops state-wide investment in dev't on the fringe  October 22, 2009

Saving Detroit

Anthony: Detroit's experiment utilizes vacant land, stops state-wide investment in dev't on the fringe  October 22, 2009

Drones and international law

Erlich Pt2: In Pakistan US continues to assert right to attack sovereign countries without declaring war  October 21, 2009

Attack on Syria cover up

Erlich: The US massacre at al-Sukkariya, Syria in 2008 was a clear violation of international law  October 21, 2009

Peruvian protesters detained, allegedly tortured

A British mining company is facing a multi-million pound claim for damages  October 20, 2009

Globalization, a "devastating success" Pt.2

Jomo KS: New type of protectionism will use a guise of saving the environment or fight for human rights  October 20, 2009

Globalization, a "devastating success" Pt.3

Jomo KS: As a consequence of globalization the deal which must be made today must be a global deal  October 20, 2009

Autoworkers "challenge logic of capitalism" Pt.2

Sam Gindin: Middle of the road options are no longer an option; the crisis demands a radical new vision  October 19, 2009

Peru struggles with rising temperatures

Peruvians seeing increasing instances of drought and disease, linked to warming temperatures.  October 19, 2009

Autoworkers "challenge logic of capitalism"

Sam Gindin: The economy should be transformed to meet climate change challenge  October 18, 2009

Pakistan offensive sparks civilian exodus

Pakistan's military has launched a fresh offensive against Taliban fighters in South Waziristan  October 18, 2009

Bangladesh's rising floodwaters

Bangladesh could be one of the first casualties of global warming  October 17, 2009

The Dollar: Dive or survive? Pt.2

Leo Panitch: Lower dollar will harm developing countries; will offer little help to US workers  October 17, 2009

The Dollar: Dive or survive?

Leo Panitch on the US dollar's place in the global economy  October 16, 2009

Pre-emptive nuclear strike an option for Russia?

Russia will reserve the right for a pre-emptive strike if its security is under threat.  October 16, 2009

Iraq Fallout: The Poisonous Legacy of War Pt 2

Doctors in Iraq are recording a shocking rise in the number of cancer victims south of Baghdad.  October 16, 2009

Debating Engagement Pt. 3

A Critical Dialogue on Iran & the Peace Movement  October 16, 2009

Debating Engagement Pt. 10

A Critical Dialogue on Iran & the Peace Movement  October 16, 2009

Debating Engagement Pt. 7

A Critical Dialogue on Iran & the Peace Movement  October 16, 2009

Debating Engagement Pt. 6

A Critical Dialogue on Iran & the Peace Movement  October 16, 2009

Debating Engagement Pt. 5

A Critical Dialogue on Iran & the Peace Movement  October 16, 2009

Debating Engagement Pt.4

A Critical Dialogue on Iran & the Peace Movement  October 16, 2009

Debating Engagement Pt. 2

A Critical Dialogue on Iran & the Peace Movement  October 16, 2009

Debating Engagement Pt. 9

A Critical Dialogue on Iran & the Peace Movement  October 16, 2009

Debating Engagement Pt. 8

A Critical Dialogue on Iran & the Peace Movement  October 16, 2009

Debating Engagement Pt. 1

A Critical Dialogue on Iran & the Peace Movement  October 16, 2009

New 9/11 inquiry squashed

Democracy or Hypocrisy?: Truth Quest stopped by City Hall  October 15, 2009

Iraq Fallout: The Poisonous Legacy of War Pt 1

Author Abdulhaq Al-Ani on Uranium in Iraq from US military equipment and the dire effects on Iraqis Pt1  October 15, 2009

D'Escoto on the US in the age of Obama

d'Escoto: From Iraq war to imprisoned Cuban 5, Americans need the courage to form a "new mindset"  October 15, 2009

Taliban leader killed in Afghan operation

As Pakistan continues to struggle coalition forces are claiming some success in neighbouring Afghanistan  October 14, 2009

Deadly clash at Pakistan army headquarters

Armed men wearing army uniforms have attacked the Pakistani army's headquarters close to the capital.  October 14, 2009

The immigration debate

Noorani: A loud minority wants a two-tier wage system; what's needed is legalization and citizenship  October 14, 2009

Israel's nukes and Iran

Beneath the hype Pt.3: McGovern & Thielmann on consequences of US silence on Israel's nuclear weapons  October 9, 2009

Beneath the hype: Is Iran close to nukes? Pt.2

Iraq whistle-blower Greg Thielmann: Military threats may push Iran to restart suspended weapons program  October 9, 2009

Single payer MD's not invited to White House

President meets with doctors who support his reforms but excludes MD's who support "medicare for all"  October 7, 2009

Ritter on Iran

Scott Ritter challenges idea that Iran is close to producing a nuclear weapon  October 6, 2009

61 arrested in protest at White House

An estimated 500 people gathered to protest as the Afghanistan war nears the start of its ninth year  October 6, 2009

China and climate change

Minqi Li: Despite the rhetoric the US and China are not doing much about carbon emissions  October 5, 2009

The crisis will deepen, we need real news

Paul Jay of The Real News speaks at the Von Krahl Academy, Estonia in November 2008  October 4, 2009

Globalization, a "devastating success"

Jomo K.S.: "Before the crisis, finance accounted for 15% of the economy, but had 40% of the profits."  October 3, 2009

International support for USW strike

Union leaders from around the world gather in Sudbury, Ontario to support Vale Inco workers' strike  October 2, 2009

Africom or Africon? Pt 4

Bush pushed military operation that resulted in 1/2 million displaced civilians. Is Obama any different?  October 1, 2009

Racism, Obama and health care Pt.2

Ford: The black left has been comatose since Obama became president but "Black is Back"  October 1, 2009

Africom or Africon? Pt 3

Winning the hearts and minds while exploiting resources and killing democracy  September 29, 2009

The importance of being centrist?

Jealous: In order to win the fight the movement has to reach the silent majority  September 29, 2009

Race, class and opportunity Pt.4

Powell: Van Jones resignation a disappointment, we have conceded the discourse on race to the right  September 29, 2009

 

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