Rowley, McGovern and Ellsberg — Statement on Wikileaks 6/17

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BP Is a Corporate Criminal by Jim Hightower 6/16

Gosh, how quickly things turn. One day, you’re a strutting peacock — the next day, you’re just another gasping, oil-covered bird. In early April, BP was strutting about in full corporate splendor, showing off the $9 billion in profits that it had soaked up in just the first three months...

Afghanistan’s $1 Trillion “Resource Curse” 6/15

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Just Back From Afghanistan and Pakistan 6/11

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Will the Flotilla Attack Be Our ‘Kent State’ Moment? by Stephen Zunes 6/8

Published on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 by Focal Points Blog/Foreign Policy in Focus The offensive by the Congressional Democratic leadership against the Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla has now moved beyond just rhetorical support for the Israeli attack on the unarmed convoy.  Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA),...

Actually, the Ship Was Not Turkish-Flagged 6/7

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Israel and Harman in Tandem: From High Seas to Airwaves By Norman Solomon 6/1

When Israel attacked the Gaza aid flotilla, Congresswoman Jane Harman was engaged in a parallel assault. Israel’s government relied on the efficacy of violence; Harman’s campaign was counting on the power of paid media. In both cases, the targets were advocates of human rights for Palestinian people. Brandishing...