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The US Is Waging a Stealth War at the Mexico Border
Author John Carlos Frey explores increased militarization at the border and the profitable business of fear.
Iran Admits to Downing Airplane, Sparking Renewed Anti-Government Protests
There are reports of Iranian forces firing live ammunition and tear gas to disperse the protesters.
Fascism Expert: Trump Has Laid the Groundwork for “Full-On Authoritarian Rule”
Ruth Ben-Ghiat says the Trump administration has worked to pave the groundwork for fascism.
Rise in Anti-Semitism Presents Moment to Be Vigilant Against All Oppression
“CounterSpin” interviews Audrey Sasson, of Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, on anti-Semitism.
California’s Indigenous History Is a Story of Genocide and Resistance
Award-winning author Benjamin Madley discusses Indigenous genocide, resistance and survival in California.
Trump Administration Proposes Death-Dealing Rule Change for Disability Benefits
Adding bureaucratic hurdles could discourage many from receiving social security benefits that they need to survive.
Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower: Facebook Allows Racist, Sexist Political Ads
Cambridge Analytica harvested some 87 million Facebook profiles without the users’ knowledge or consent.
Retired Colonel Urges Congress to Constrain Trump After Suleimani Assassination
Retired Colonel Andrew Bacevich says Trump has sparked an unnecessary crisis in the Middle East.
Uyghurs and Other Muslims Forced to Labor in Chinese Factories
The programs work in tandem with indoctrination camps where an estimated 1 million Uyghurs are being imprisoned.
Border Patrol Detains Iranian Americans at US-Canada Border as Xenophobia Rises
At least 100 people were delayed at ports of entry along the border over the weekend.