Scott Pruitt’s abuse of our environment is far more dangerous than his abuse of taxpayer money. Madison, Wi. (Otherwords.org) – Did you hear that the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Scott Pruitt, is so corrupt that he spent $1,560 on 12 customized fountain pens? Or that he spent another $43,000 on a soundproof […]
Archives for June 2018
Yemen: Will the Battle for Hodeidah Bring a Solution or Disaster?
London ( al-Bab.com) – In Yemen, the long-expected military assault on the port city of Hodeidah began this morning. Hodeida is currently held by the Houthis who control much of northern Yemen. According to local reports it is being attacked from the south by the Amaliqa (“Giants”) Brigades – a surviving section of Yemen’s national […]
Israeli Lawmaker: Supremacy of ‘Jewish Race’ Explains Support for Netanyahu
A lawmaker from the ruling Likud party said Wednesday that the “Jewish race” is the smartest in the world and possessing of the “highest human capital,” which is why, he said, the Israeli public did not buy into the allegations of wrongdoing by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reports The Time Of Israel. Member of the […]
In Quoting Bible on Tearing Children from Parents, Sessions Echoes Israeli Practices
The Trump administration decision to treat all undocumented immigrant families, including asylum seekers, as criminals has led its officials to rip large numbers of children away from their parents and place them in detention centers. Even the Bush administration had not routinely treated all undocumented immigrants in that way. Children in Federal detention centers at […]
Gaza’s Infant Mortality increased in past Decade; 6 Times Israel’s, Twice Jordan’s
London – In a new report published yesterday, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) “warned that infant mortality has not declined for the last decade in Gaza Strip”, reported Xinhua. According to UNRWA, “the infant mortality rate among Palestinian refugees in Gaza was 22.7 per 1,000 […]
Yemen: Huthis Pledge to ‘Confront Tyranny’ as Saudi-Led Forces Kill Dozens in Attack Key Port
With Alison Tahmizian Meuse in Dubai Al Duraihimi (Yemen) (AFP) – Yemen’s rebel chief urged his forces to fight on against pro-government troops pressing a Saudi-backed offensive to retake the key aid hub of Hodeida, as the UN called for the Red sea port to be kept open. Heavy fighting left 39 people dead on […]
The Escalating Tragedy of American Imperial Overstretch
New York (Tomdispatch.com) – Think of it as the all-American version of the human comedy: a great power that eternally knows what the world needs and offers copious advice with a tone deafness that would be humorous, if it weren’t so grim. If you look, you can find examples of this just about anywhere. Here, […]
Americans cheer for #MPRraccoon in Skyscraper Climb but are often Unsympathetic to Climb of Immigrants (Video)
“A raccoon climbed more than 20 stories up the side of an office building in St. Paul as millions of people watched its progress online. CBS News’ Laura Podesta has the story.” CBS News: Raccoon survives climb up Minnesota skyscraper
120 Nations Condemn Israel for Gaza Shootings, including Russia, China, France & 11 other European States
In a blow to the Trump administration and the government of Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted, by 120 votes in favor, a resolution introduced by Algeria and Turkey condemning Israel for deploying excessive force against Palestinians at rallies near the border of Gaza. After a thorough investigation, Human […]
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