Who Elected Zuckerberg Head of the Thought Police?
Facebook removed an ad by Adriel Hampton showing Sen. Lindsey Graham backing the Green New Deal, so now he’s running for governor of California to advertise lies until Facebook cleans…
Baghdadi’s Death Will Not Kill the Islamic State
The U.S. war in Iraq created ISIS. It thrives on destabilized states, so killing the Osamas and Baghdadis of the world will not end the terror, says The Independent’s Patrick…
Joe Biden’s Acceptance of Super PAC Shows Campaign’s Desperation
Joe Biden’s presidential bid is in trouble. His polling numbers are dropping, and so is his fundraising, which is why he’s no longer rejecting Super PAC support, says Norman Solomon.…
Union Organizer Takes On Neoliberal Fearmongering and Wins
Efforts to fight low wages and win health insurance for employees of a tax break-subsidized luxury hotel show how the mainstream media cultivates a false narrative that living wages are…
Facebook’s Threat to Democracy Could Motivate Redefinition of Anti-Trust Laws
Mark Zuckerberg’s Capitol Hill testimony shows just how dangerous Facebook has become to democracy and the need for public debate around how to deal with the company. Subscribe to our…
Conflict Between Trump and Military-Diplomatic Establishment Is Full of Hypocrisy
We are living in a political world that seems turned on its head, with Democrats voting to stay in Syria and Republicans wanting to get out–but neither side is getting…
Trump Impeachment Case Keeps Getting Stronger
White collar criminologist Bill Black outlines why the case against Trump was strong even without a quid pro quo with Ukraine, and that his defense strategy now gives reason for…
Tulsi Gabbard Isn’t a Russian Asset. It’s More Complicated Than That.
The Nation’s Jeet Heer discusses Hillary Clinton’s recent remarks toward Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Why do anti-war activists and the right wing seem to love her? Subscribe to our page and…
The Toll Violence Can Take
In this #RealTalkTho flashback, an audience member says white people have roles to play in violence reduction efforts. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
‘He Didn’t Ask Any Questions, He Just Pulled the Trigger’
In this #RealTalkTho flashback, an audience member talks about a life-changing experience. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for…
Protests in Haiti: An Overlooked Crisis the World Should Not Ignore
Haiti faces fuel shortages, food shortages, and corruption. Political economist Keston Perry argues that neocolonialism, neoliberalism, and climate injustice are at the root of Haiti’s instability. Subscribe to our page…
The US Tore the Middle East Apart. Can They Abandon It on a Whim?
The Kurds fought in U.S. wars. Iraq and Syria are dismembered. Why is no one talking about diplomacy and aid? Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate.…
Massive Anti-Austerity Protests, Curfew, Repression in Chile
A wave of anti-austerity protests swept through Chile over the weekend, with right-wing President Piñera ordering troops into the streets and imposing a curfew. Shortly after this story was filed,…
Race Plays a Central Role in Canada’s General Election
Race and racism weren’t supposed to be major issues in this year’s election. The parties had to deal with them anyway. Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
Nobel Winners in Economics Fail to Examine Structural Causes of Poverty
While it’s good the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics went to researchers who study poverty, their research falls far short of describing its structural causes, says development economist David Ruccio.…
He Died in Jail From Dehydration. His Family Says a Leaked Video Shows it Was Murder.
On this episode of the Police Accountability Report we examine the case of Shali Tilson, who died after he was jailed during a mental health crisis. But a leaked video…
What Happens When the FBI Chooses Sides
We ask FBI whistleblower Coleen Rowley to compare the Russiagate investigation with the treatment of Hillary Clinton’s emails, and ask whether the current polarized political landscape makes it more likely…
California Lawmakers Passed a Bill Banning Private Prisons
Activist Amani Sawari talks about what the impact on people in private prisons and immigration detention centers will be if Governor Gavin Newsom signs AB32, which would phase out private…
The Murder of Joshua Brown: Tragic Coincidence, or Something Bigger?
Joshua Brown was killed after testifying as a witness in Amber Guyger’s trial. People asking questions about his death aren’t conspiracy theorists–there’s a long history shaping their suspicions. Subscribe to…
Ecuadorian Government Withdraws IMF Decree After 11 Days of Protests and State Repression
President Lenin Moreno’s government withdrew the neoliberal program which had sparked the massive protests. Indigenous groups remain wary, though, in case the government implements new austerity measures. Subscribe to our…
Trump Spouts Conspiracy Theories and Attacks Omar at Minnesota Rally
Trump’s attacks on the impeachment process and Minnesota’s Somali-refugee community are an appeal to America’s far-right militia movement, say professors Joe Lowndes and Gerald Horne. Subscribe to our page and…
A Know-Nothing President Steps Into a Turkish/Kurdish Minefield
The U.S. is deeply involved in the region surrounding Syria. Its actions helped lay the groundwork for the current struggle faced by the Kurds. Subscribe to our page and support…
Ecuador’s Strike is a Class Struggle, Not an Endorsement of Previous Government
On the second week of massive protests in Ecuador, thousands of indigenous protesters paralyzed the country and thousands more arrived in the capital of Quito, where they marched and eventually…
As Dems Focus on Impeachment, Trump Heads to “Imperial Governance“
The Trump administration is undermining our nation from immigration to the environment, while his tweets and impeachment distract us. Add it all up, says our guest, we can see how…
Ecuadorian Protests Intensify as President Flees Capital, Blames Venezuela
Shortly after the government of President Lenin Moreno announced new IMF-imposed austerity measures and price increases, protests against the government, uniting workers, students, and indigenous movement escalated in the capital…
Trump’s Withdrawal From Syria: Betrayal of Kurds or End to Endless War?
President Trump’s intention to withdraw from Syria was met with outrage on many sides, with people calling it a betrayal of a key ally in the Syrian conflict. Kurdish expert…