By William D. Hartung | ( Tomdispatch.com) | – – In the splurge of “news,” media-bashing, and Bannonism that’s been Donald Trump’s domestic version of a shock-and-awe campaign, it’s easy to forget just how much of what the new president and his administration have done so far is simply an intensification of trends long underway. […]
The Trauma of “Dreamers” under Trump’s Deportation Threats
By Annamarya Scaccia | (Yes! Magazine) | – – After Daniela Vargas’ recent arrest, the future for DACA’s more than 750,000 recipients is more uncertain than ever. They need political support, but also safe spaces to process their anxiety. The migraines came out of nowhere. Nanci Palacios, who lives in Tampa, Florida, had headaches before […]
Sectarian Tensions Flare in Egypt as Christians flee ISIL in Sinai
By Brian Whitaker | (Al-Bab.com) | – – Several hundred Egyptian Christians have fled their homes in North Sinai over the last few days following a series of murders attributed to supporters of the so-called Islamic State. Since the end of January at least seven people have been attacked and killed in the provincial capital, […]
Is Russian Interference the greatest Threat to Western Democracy?
By Richard Maher | (The Conversation) | – – With important national elections scheduled this year in the Netherlands, France and Germany, European officials on edge about possible Russian interference are pursuing various measures to counter it. But with a daily onslaught of fake and misleading news, repeated attempts to hack computer systems of “anti-Moscow” […]
Refugees fleeing US for Canada across snowfields even at Cost of Limbs
TeleSur | – – The number of migrants applying for refugee status in Canada after crossing the border from the United States has been rising since the beginning of the year, officials said Thursday. “Canada has seen an increase in the number of asylum claims in January of this year, compared to the same time […]
Calls Grow for Sessions to Resign Over Perjury Allegations
TeleSur | – – U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions reportedly met with the Russian ambassador during the election, contradicting his confirmation hearing testimony. Prominent Democrats called for the resignation of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions after it emerged late Wednesday that he met with the Russian ambassador during the 2016 election campaign, in direct contradiction […]
How Islamophobia is Creating Prejudice toward non-Muslims Too
By Peter Hopkins, Gurchathen Sanghera and Katherine Botterill | (The Conversation) | – – Islamophobia simply cannot be overlooked anymore. It is a wide-ranging issue, impacting public and private lives in ways that are causing concern the world over. US president Donald Trump’s recent immigration ban and the UK’s Brexit vote are just two examples […]
Pundits, stop Swooning: Trump still covering for Radical White Nationalist Extremists
By Peter Certo | (Otherwords.org) | – – The president’s obsession with Muslims and immigrants gives cover to a simmering white nationalist movement at home. Donald Trump began his recent speech to Congress with a line seemingly designed to appease his critics. “As we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month,” he […]
Palmyra: Trump about to find out that Hizbullah best anti-ISIL Fighters
TeleSur | – – The so-called Islamic State group [ISIL] has razed ancient monuments during both of its spells in control of Palmyra, a destruction the United Nations has condemned as a war crime. Syrian government forces and their allies fought their way into Palmyra Wednesday, driving back ISIL who have held the historic city […]
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