California Legalizes Public Banking
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that lets municipalities sponsor public banks, and Los Angeles’ City Council is creating a proposal for one. David Jette of Public Bank LA says…
How Neo-Liberals Profit off of Poverty
The story of how a millionaire CEO’s critique of Squeegee kids led to monetizing their suffering and points to a process that makes neoliberalism an engine for inequality. Subscribe to…
Guam’s Independence Movement Grows
The small U.S. territory island of Guam, which houses significant U.S. military bases, is also home to an independence movement that is growing gradually because of the lack of self-rule.…
Blatant Case of Torture Exposes Israeli Occupation Methods
Twenty years after the Israeli High Court ruled against the use of torture, the law allows the secret police to continue to use it. Human rights groups warn that these…
What Is the Financial Cost to Society of Wrongful Convictions?
Baltimore’s State’s Attorney’s office houses a Conviction Integrity Unit that addresses wrongful convictions. Eddie Conway talked to Marilyn Mosby about their goals for the unit and to Walter Lomax and…
Police Chased Cyclist for Not Having A Reflector. He Ended up Dead
On this episode of the Police Accountability Report we review body cam footage showing Las Vegas police chasing Byron Lee Williams on his bike for not having a proper reflector.…
Why Do Black People Always Have to Forgive?
As Botham Jean’s brother makes headlines for “forgiving†Amber Guyger, Real News hosts Jacqueline Luqman and Lisa Snowden-McCray discuss what Christian forgiveness in the face of oppression means. Subscribe to…
HAITI: Four Killed as Authorities Crack Down on Anti-Government Protests
The Miami Herald’s Jacqueline Charles says ordinary Haitians continue to suffer as the country is gripped by protests demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse. Subscribe to our page and…
The Census Fails to Count 100 Million People as Living in Poverty
IPS Fellow Karen Dolan, who works with the Poor People’s Campaign, brings the reality of the depth of poverty in our country to light with her new study. Subscribe to…
‘The Civil War Is Here’
Jeet Heer of The Nation explores the deepening political divide, the growing support for impeachment, and the political battles that it will define. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Israel’s Benny Gantz Faces Dutch War Crimes Case
Ismail Ziada, a Dutch Palestinian who lost six family members when Israel bombarded his home in Gaza, is taking Benny Gantz, the leader of Israel’s Blue and White Party, to…
Egypt Protests Continue Despite Government Repression
Angela Joya discusses the return of demonstrations in Egypt against President Al-Sisi. After thousands were arrested and police brutality was unleashed at the protesters, the demonstrations only grow larger. Subscribe…
‘The Government Can and Will Just Waive Any Rights That We Have Today’
In addition to the border wall, the federal government has set up an entire system of ultra-vigilance which can record and forensically review everything that happens in the border area,…
Stateless in Malaysia
The stateless people in Sabah, Malaysia are denied access to schools, jobs, and healthcare, and their village is facing demolition. They have found advocates in the youth movement Borneo Komrad.…
Trump’s Attack on LA Homelessness Ignores the Causes
Jacqueline Luqman talks with LA Times reporter Gale Holland about how acknowledging the issues that contribute to a high percentage of African American homelessness in LA County might inform the…
The Democratic Party Remains a Party of War, Not Peace
Green Party candidate Madelyn Hoffman says that even the progressive Democratic presidential candidates remain unwilling to challenge the Pentagon. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Militarized Police Attack Man Who Filmed Controversial Arrest
On this episode of the Police Accountability Report we take a look at a Columbus, OH SWAT team’s brutal arrest of a man who recorded them swarming a residential neighborhood.…
The Right Attacks Greta Thunberg, But Climate Strike Inspires Humanity
Real News climate correspondents Dharna Noor and Dimitri Lascaris discuss the UN Climate Summit, the past week’s climate justice demonstrations, Greta Thunberg’s presence and attacks against her, and the promise…
Egypt’s Arab Spring Isn’t Over
The recent wave of protests against Egypt’s President El-Sisi were sparked by anger at corruption, but also because of the growing inequality in Egypt, says Prof. Angela Joya. Subscribe to…
Trump’s Impeachment Will Be a Political War That Can Be Won
The Nation’s Elie Mystal and By The People’s Alexandra Flores-Quilty look at the political struggle around impeachment as a battle for the soul and future of the nation. Subscribe to…
Warming Oceans Are Rising at Alarming Rate, Says New UN Report
The IPCC report concludes that unfettered climate change will cause glaciers to melt, destroy oceanic ecosystems, accelerate sea level rise, and wreak havoc on the earth. Despite all this, our…
Corporate Media Ignores Connection Between Militarism and Climate Change
Joe Jamison of the U.S. Peace Council explains that the Pentagon is one of the world’s worst polluters. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Central Bank Independence Is a Myth. They Need to Be Democratized.
Gerald Epstein discusses his new book, a collection of essays on how central banking is shaped, how it shapes the economy, and how it can be made more responsive to…
Chile: 1 Million Protest Extreme Inequality in Latin America’s Richest Country
Chile pulls out of two major international summits amid mounting protests against austerity and the privatization of virtually every public good. Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
PG&E Blackouts Spur Calls for Public Ownership
PG&E cut power to millions throughout California this month as fires blaze across the state. The move has prompted many to call to municipalize the company. Democracy Collaborative researcher Johanna…
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Resigns, but Protests Continue
Human rights campaigner Samah Hadid discusses Hezbollah’s decision to switch from supporting the protests to opposing them, why the prime minister resigned, and why this is not enough to end…