Trump Impeachment: A Misguided Move?
The Democrats claim their articles of impeachment against Trump are a solid case. The Nation and Grayzone contributor Aaron Maté argues that they are actually quite weak, and only serve corporate Democrats’ interest in feeding Russiagate paranoia.
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Economic Update: Competition and Monopoly in Capitalism
Capitalism’s growing problems (inequalities, instabilities, unsustainability etc.) lead some defenders to argue that the cause is monopoly displacing competition in many industries. We disagree: Capitalism’s…
See MoreBeneath the rosy employment report lives a reality of low-paying part-time and temporary work with no benefits or security.
See MoreAfter a marathon hearing featuring over 100 speakers, Richmond’s mayor tabled a city council vote to ban storing coal and petroleum coke in the city without explanation. He told The Real News that, if up to him, it won’t get one.
See MoreRep. Rashida Tlaib introduced legislation to repeal Trump’s Qualified Opportunity Zones bill, citing opportunity zones as a “scam” that really benefit billionaires. But this isn’t…
See MoreNew Climate Model Predicts Alarming Levels of Global Heating
Dr. Neil Swart of the Canadian Center for Climate Modelling & Analysis says a new model predicts nearly 8°C of heating by 2100 in a high emissions scenario.
Anti-Semitism in the Labour Party: A Comprehensive Study of Nothing
Jamie Stern-Weiner discusses his collection of essays, articles, and studies that examine the allegations of anti-Semitism in the British Labour Party. The book finds extensive evidence that accusations have been fabricated in order to delegitimize the Labour Party, and that party leader Jeremy Corbyn is struggling against a wave of fake news, manipulation and lies.
Climate Change Fuels Hellfire in the City of Angels
California’s fire season isn’t over yet, but megafire events have already taken a major toll on the state and its inhabitants, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. Warm, dry climate change conditions have made housing in LA’s “Wildland-Urban Interface” dangerous.
Laura Flanders Show: Naomi Klein on the Case for a Green New Deal
In this episode of the Laura Flanders Show, author and activist Naomi Klein discusses her new book, On Fire, in which she argues that addressing the climate crisis requires more than simply reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Through a series of essays, Klein makes the case for a Green New Deal that tackles the causes and…
Historic Radical Organization Relaunches to Fight Police Oppression
Jacqueline Luqman talks to Max Rameau about the relaunch of the National Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression, and the start of a national effort to advocate for community control over the police.
The Washington Post’s ‘Afghanistan Papers’ Examines the Root Failures of the Longest Armed Conflict in US History
December 11, 2019
Bill to Ban Coal in Bay Area City Tabled by Mayor, Maybe Permanently
December 10, 2019
Rethinking the Online Sex Trade Debate
November 21, 2019
Baltimore to Reckon With A Shitty Sewage Situation
November 13, 2019
Baltimore Is One Step Closer to Income-Based Water Billing
October 28, 2019
Republicans Storm Closed Door Impeachment Hearing
October 23, 2019
Congress Holds Hearing on Big Oil’s War on Climate Science
October 23, 2019
If UAW Members Ratify the Contract, What Does GM Get?
October 23, 2019
HBO’s Watchmen Tackles the 1921 Tulsa Massacre
October 22, 2019
Trump Dismisses Indigenous Peoples Day, Praises Columbus
October 16, 2019
US Supreme Court to Decide Fate Of Baltimore v. Big Oil Suit
October 4, 2019
Teenage Protester Shot as Hong Kong Protests Escalate
October 1, 2019
Baltimore Advances Measure to Combat Rising Water Bills
September 26, 2019
Message to the Climate Strike Marchers in Detroit
September 26, 2019
‘Betrayal’: U.N. Climate Summit Falls Short of Greta Thunberg’s Demands
September 24, 2019
Greta Thunberg’s Magic Word: Strike!
September 24, 2019
As Indigenous Peoples Protest, California Approves Global Cap-And-Trade Plan
September 23, 2019
Over One Million to Take Part in Youth Climate Strike
September 20, 2019
San Diego Ends Electricity Monopoly, Aims for 100% Renewables by 2035
September 20, 2019
Fossil Fuel Companies Roll Out a New Era of Spin
September 18, 2019
Africa’s Free Trade Area Misses Nigeria
July 8, 2019
Overall and Core CPI Up 0.1 Percent in May; Overall Index Up 1.8 Percent Over Last Year
June 12, 2019
Driving Financialization
June 11, 2019
Loyal to their Class, Unhinged from Democracy
June 6, 2019
Oppose Doug Ford’s Ontario Schools Budget
May 29, 2019
The (Small-d) Democrat’s Dilemma
May 24, 2019
Springtime for Biden and Democrats
May 17, 2019
The US Labor Market Is Deteriorating for Black Men
May 16, 2019
Climate Emergency Manifesto
May 14, 2019
Privatization Solution Worse than Problem
May 14, 2019
Why Ecuador?
May 9, 2019
An Open Letter to Extinction Rebellion
May 6, 2019