Trump’s UN Address to Call for Action Against Nonexistent Threats by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) In his Tuesday General Assembly address, Trump is expected to call for international action against nonexistent North Korean and Iranian threats. According to an unnamed White House source, he’ll focus on “world regimes that threaten security,” […]

Trump and Netanyahu in New York by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) On Monday, both leaders met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s 72nd session, Iran the key topic of discussion as expected. A White House readout of their meeting “underscored the unwavering commitment of the United States to Israel’s […]

Trump’s UN Reform Declaration by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Putin wasn’t invited to Trump’s UN reform meeting, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov explained, convened ahead of the General Assembly’s 72nd session, an unacceptable snub. A handful of countries alone got to participate, ones willing to sign Trump’s 10-point plan. Upper house Federation […]

Lavrov/Tillerson Meeting at UN by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Both officials had numerous conversations in person and by phone accomplishing nothing. US relations with Russia remain irreconcilably hostile, more dismal than any time post WW II. The geopolitical aims of both countries are polar opposite. Russia pursues world peace, stability, multi-world […]

Deplorable Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) On September 14, House members passed the measure one week after its introduction, largely along party lines. Trump expressed support. Senate consideration will follow. The police state measure defines a criminal gang as a “group, club, organization, or association […]

Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes by Stephen Lendman The late comedian Jerry Lewis once said old people are discarded like yesterday’s garbage. In congressional testimony at age 92, actor Mickey Rooney explained abusive treatment he received from his stepson, saying “(y)ou can’t believe it’s happening to you.” “You feel overwhelmed." He urged Congress to criminalize […]

Shinzo Abe: Japan’s US Controlled Puppet Prime Minister by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Japan remains occupied US territory 72 years after WW II ended.  Around 50,000 US forces operate on dozens of military bases, about half on Okinawa, the country’s Puerto Rico, its poorest prefecture, dominated by America’s presence under conditions […]

Monday Trump/Netanyahu Meeting by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) They’ll meet on the sidelines of the UN’s 72nd session in New York. According to Israel’s Channel 2, he’ll propose America either renege on the Iran nuclear deal or revise it to serve Israeli interests, rendering worthless.  Either way, US noncompliance with its […]

Internet Freedom Threatened by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Digital democracy is the last frontier of free and open expression, the only reliable independent space for real news, information and analysis – enabling anyone to freely express views on any topics. Government censorship remains an ominous possibility. Last spring, UK Prime Minister […]

Russia Refutes US Accusation About Bombing Coalition Forces by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Comprised of anti-government terrorists, they should be targeted, involved in massacring residents of Raqqa and other areas where they’re rampaging. Russia should target all terrorist forces in Syria, elements unwilling to cease trying to topple Assad’s legitimate government. […]