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. […]

A Korean Peninsula Crisis Resolution Proposal by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) The Syrian peace process could be a model for Russia and China to pursue in trying to defuse crisis on the Korean peninsula – Washington not involved except as an observer. Important progress has been made despite no decisive breakthroughs […]

Constitution Revisionism by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) According to the New York Times, the US Constitution wasn’t “designed for a society with economic inequality” – precisely what it was designed for, the nation to be run by and for its privileged class exclusively. Governance since the neoliberal 90s exacerbated things to […]

Deplorable Ignorance and Indifference of Most Americans by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Americans are the most over-entertained, uninformed people on the planet – mostly know-nothings about domestic and geopolitical issues mattering most.  A new Gallup poll provides more evidence – 58% of respondents supporting war if peaceful methods with North Korea […]