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Obama’s War Grows as Support Shrinks
Some careful listening has exposed the lie that a U.S. attack (war) against Syria would be, as Obama put it, “a shot across the bow,” i.e. a “tiny…
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The Egyptian Revolution’s Next Barrier
Reza Fiyouzat and Shamus Cooke When the Egyptian army first began its offensive against the Muslim Brotherhood, many speculated that such an assault would likely be extended to…
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Is Capitalism to Blame for the Syrian War Drive?
Obama’s push for war in Syria seemed so deeply irrational, so crazed, that many people naturally asked, “Why is this happening?” And “who” wants it to happen? Few…
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Talented Mr. Kerry Backslides on Russian Deal over Syrian Chemicals
Finian Cunningham This article first appeared in Strategic Culture Foundation Online Journal. Observers of John F Kerry’s more than 40-year career as a successful politician on Capitol Hill…
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Movie Review: Dirty Wars
Brad Forrest Jeremy Scahill, reporter for such outlets as The Nation and Democracy Now, has come out with the most hard hitting documentary of recent years entitled, “Dirty…
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Is Obama Fundamentally Shifting His Middle East Strategy?
The Saudis and Israelis are fuming. Obama’s talks with Iran’s new President Hassan Rouhani point to a possible new direction in U.S.-Middle East policy. Iran is the regional…
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Top Three Media Lies About the Syrian Peace Talks
The media spin machine is again kicking into high gear, perfectly timed to accompany the “Geneva II” Syria peace talks. The lies are necessary to give the Obama administration…
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Are Obama’s Middle East Peace Talks Sincere?
Should we trust Obama to be honest in his peace talks with Iran and Syria? His lightning shift from warmonger to peacemaker surprised everyone, including his closest regional…
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Last Chance for Peace in Syria: Will Obama Sabotage the Geneva II Syria Peace Talks?
The war in Syria grinds on, an endless wreckage of shattered limbs and lives. The blood flows across borders, fueling the religious sectarian killing across the Middle East…
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Black Nationalism and the Struggle for Self Determination
A Statement by Workers Action The Experience of Race The scourge of racism pervades our society, even as we step into the 21st century, although not in the…