American pastor and journalist Chris Hedges in London for the final Julian Assange hearing, February 2024 What do Israel and Washington believe will happen when the Palestinians are expelled from a land they have lived in for centuries? How do … Read More »
I get physically ill watching liberals complain about Donald Trump, instead of what made people desperate enough to vote for him – Reverend Chris Hedges Trump represents greater continuity of foreign policy than either his detractors or admirers recognise – steel city … Read More »
As more and more westerners grow disgusted with Israel and their governments’ support for its depravity, the far left is going to talk to the public about the difference between Zionism and Judaism, about the western empire and its interests … Read More »
Remember the propaganda traction apartheid apologists gained from the widely circulated, and thoroughly discredited, New York Times allegations of Hamas having used systematic rape on October 7? I heard there’s an Arab saying that all Israel’s accusations are in reality … Read More »
In affectionate memory of Martin Jordin, who introduced me to Marxism and YEARS later followed me (I DARE SAY unknowingly) into the practice of meditation. Martin on October 21, 2023, at one of the first Sheffield rallies following Al Aqsa … Read More »
Lord of the flies: by Mr Fish Palestine is on my mind. On yours too, I dare say. In her post today – Israel … As Perpetual Aggressor And Perpetual Victim – Caitlin Johnstone writes on how: Israel [can] go … Read More »
Nuseirat refugee camp after Israel’s bombardment of Gaza on March 18, 2025. (Photo by Moiz Salhi) Philistines call it “mansplaining” but for those who seek to make sense of a world whose most perilous aspect is a dying empire fighting … Read More »
Struggling to frame a response to last week’s announcement by EC President Ursula von der Leyen, that the EU is to prepare for war with you know who, I now have to put those efforts on hold and add to … Read More »
17 February, 2025. For updated maps see the Institute for the Study of War website. This morning’s inbox brought a query from a friend, noting that I haven’t posted for a few days and wanting to know if all is well. I … Read More »