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Biden seeks broad authorization to track and destroy suspect drones
The Biden administration has asked Congress to dramatically increase the number of government and public agencies — from federal to local governments — that are legally authorized to identify, track, and disable potentially…
VA unveils new plan to house homeless Los Angeles veterans, Falls Flat with advocacy groups
On November 1, the Veterans Affairs Department and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department teamed up to move approximately 40 homeless veterans living along a sidewalk to the property of the West Los…
#BTColumn – The Goose and the Gander
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY.
by Lenrod Nzulu Baraka
In November 2017, Fatou Bensouda, an ICC prosecutor, requested authorization to open an…
America’s Empire Strikes Back: Russia Takes the Blow, China Lives in Fear
This is reality, not a conspiracy. It is to look comparatively at one's position in relation to others and to assess where one stands. by John StantonRussia and China are no match for the instruments of national power of the United…
Why human rights experts condemn Boris Johnson’s asylum plan
Beginning in 2001, the Australian government sent thousands of incoming asylum seekers to the remote Pacific countries of Papua New Guinea, Manus Island and Nauru. There, while waiting in squalid detention centers for resettlement…
The conflict in Ukraine will be the downfall of Russia | News
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This geopolitical war is a “geopolitical crime”
Emergency Security Council meeting on Ukraine. (Photo: Evan Schneider, via United Nations website)
By Richard FalkThere is no doubt that atrocities have been committed in Ukraine, apparently but not exclusively by Russian attack…
Reviews | From the US invasion of Iraq to the Russian assault on Ukraine, we need a global standard…
In early April, a shocking video surfaced revealing the brutal killing of civilians by an occupying army. The year was 2010, however, not 2022, in Iraq, not Ukraine, and the soldiers were American, not Russian. On April 5, 2010,…
We need a uniform standard of justice, from Ukraine to Afghanistan
By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan
In early April, a shocking video surfaced revealing the brutal killing of civilians by an occupying army. The year was 2010, however, not 2022, in Iraq, not Ukraine, and the soldiers were American, not…
How Putin and Biden failed in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has been pre-announced several times goals for Ukraine, and for its invasion of Ukraine, consistently contained two main points:
(1) permanently block Ukraine's membership of the anti-Russian NATO military…
Aiming for Big Watch on Big Budgets – OpEd – Eurasia Review
What if $10 billion were raised more than ten years for civic action to transform Congress and make it do what it should do for the people (see: Think big to overcome big losses due to corporatism 7/1/22)? In a more recent column,…
Robbins: How the War Powers Act Works
We're not there yet, and I hope we won't be there. But with Belarus threatening to join Russia in its deadly assault on Ukraine, Germany rearming, and the rest of NATO nervous and restless, what if we were dragged…
Next step at the High Court: a big week for employer liability
By Jimmy Hoover (March 25, 2022, 5:54 p.m. EDT) — In each of four cases set to be argued in the U.S. Supreme Court this week, private and public employers are defending themselves against civil lawsuits brought by former employees —…
Judges said war powers overcame sovereign state immunity
By Max Jaeger (March 21, 2022, 4:06 p.m. EDT) – Federal war powers overcome individual states' sovereign immunity and should empower a disabled veteran to sue the state of Texas for employment discrimination, the veteran told the…
Biden administration examines ICC policy on alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine
For more than 20 years, the Democratic and Republican administrations have agreed on one thing about the International Criminal Court: the Hague-based tribunal does not have to investigate or prosecute US forces for serious crimes,…
Zelensky says humanitarian corridors ‘working’, more than 12,000 evacuees
Zelensky demands release of kidnapped mayor, says Russian military suffers 'great losses'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Russian military was suffering "great losses" in its war against Ukraine and called for…
Russia-Ukraine: Trudeau rejects Zelensky’s request for a no-fly zone
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was forced to reject Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's request to allow a no-fly zone over Ukraine, fearing it could trigger an escalation of Russian forces.…
First Afghan refugees arrive at new center in Virginia
A first group of Afghan refugees have arrived at a new temporary shelter in Northern Virginia as the United States works to resettle people who fled the Taliban takeover of their countryBy BEN FOX Associated PressMarch 9, 2022, 4:41…
Rhode Island lawmakers introduce bills on psilocybin and broader drug decriminalization as marijuana…
On Friday, more than 50 marijuana and civil rights organizations sent a letter to leaders and congressional officials, asking them to finally allow recreational cannabis sales to begin in Washington, D.C., eight years after voters approved…
Cyber Week in Review: March 4, 2022
New highly advanced Chinese cyber espionage tool detected
A Symantec report released on Monday revealed very sophisticated malware deployed by China-linked threat actors to conduct espionage campaigns. The malware, dubbed Daxin, acts as a…
US forces transfer Daesh terrorists from Hasakah in Syria to Iraq
The US military has secretly transferred a large number of Daesh operatives from the al-Khan al-Jabal camp in Syria's northeast Hasakah province, which is ruled by allied Kurdish militants, to a installation in…
Russian-Ukrainian War News, Videos & Analysis: Live Updates
He has been a menacing presence in the war in Ukraine: Satellite images showed a military convoy stretching 40 miles along a road north of Kiev, with a number of homes and buildings burning in proximity. Experts fear the convoy, which…
This won’t be the first State of the Union address given during a crisis.
No moment in America's annual political calendar is as grand or as daunting as the State of the Union address, a speech the president typically delivers in a joint session of Congress early in the year.
This year, President…
China tells Ukrainian citizens to stick national flag on car if traveling – Mothership.SG
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine has issued an advisory to its citizens in the country, warning them that the situation has "sharply deteriorated", following the…
Steny Hoyer and Tory Democrats Must Go – The Towerlight
By: J. Crawford, columnist
The opinions expressed in the column are those of the author.
Midterm elections are already on the minds of most silent activists as some progressives and radicals brace for what could be either a…
Is the United States going to war with Russia?
Russian troops are massing on the Ukrainian border. Does US support for Ukraine mean war with Russia, as some ... do anti-war activists fear?
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As the Ukrainian crisis intensifies, a…
As with Iraq, so with Russia
In the context of the Ukrainian crisis, we have been bombarded with many historical analogies. Topping the list are the Berlin stalemate of 1961 and the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. And then there's that all-time favorite, the Munich…
White House confirms Biden-Putin call on Saturday – live
US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, urged all Americans still in Ukraine to leave within the next 24 to 48 hours, citing the danger of a possible Russian invasion. “Obviously we cannot predict the future. We don't know exactly…
Letter from Crystal Miller: Find out and vote on February 15. | The people’s voice
Many thanks to Kenosha Area Business Alliance and Kenosha News Editor Pete Wicklund for hosting the Kenosha County Executive Candidates Forum on February 2.It was an interesting discussion and one local leader said,…
Quinta Brunson’s 6th grade teacher won late at night this week
Quinta Brunson and Jimmy Kimmel chat with Ms. Abbott.
Photo: Jimmy…
The Black American Political Class and War – OpEd – Eurasia Review
What should black people think about the made-in-USA crisis in Ukraine? Many details are worth knowing. Most significantly, Ukraine's current turmoil began with a US regime change operation in 2014. Barack Obama's administration and…
“I have to keep hope”
Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images Barbara LeeBarbara Lee says she never sought the national attention often given to a member of Congress.But the 75-year-old California Democrat – a progressive first elected as a U.S. Representative in a 1998…
More Presidential Killings | News, Sports, Jobs
WASHINGTON — Secretly and quietly, the Biden administration has continued to use the killing machine designed by President George W. Bush, expanded by President Barack Obama, and…
Journalist’s notebook: Russian-Ukrainian tensions are escalating and Congress may intervene
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AMERICAN PARLIAMENT - When the drums of war resound in Europe, they resound inside the Washington Beltway.The Biden administration has said it will not pass on Russian President Vladimir Putin's…
Foreign Policy for 21st Century Resolution: A New Vision
Do Americans feel safe?
Across the country, Americans are mourning the loss of loved ones to a pandemic that has claimed more lives than the Civil War. Millions of people are struggling to make ends meet as they are burdened with…
The author will talk about “Rock Force” at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum
January 14, 2022
LUMBERTON — The NC Cooperative Extension Robeson County Center has scheduled several classes for the months of January and February ranging from crop…
Despite Change in Foreign Policy, Pentagon Tap Still Flows to Middle East
Recently Passed US Defense Bill Offers Earlier Level of Support, with Interesting ProvisionsAs US President Joe Biden continues his foreign policy shift away from the Middle East, Pentagon money will continue to flow to the region.The…
Biden could build a new world order through detente with Russia | Efraim Inbar
President Biden could bring about dramatic changes on the world stage by aligning the United States with Russia against China. In this scenario, Russia would have the opportunity to rejoin Western civilization, ending a millennial…
Reviews | Hawks reignite deranged push for war with Iran
The crusade for war with Iran continues.Just weeks into the new year, war hawks are again calling on the US military to prepare plans for a comprehensive strike against Iran's nuclear infrastructure.Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO…
Destroyer Deployed Counter-Drone Electronic Warfare System During Mystery Swarm Incidents
In its modern naval context, DRAKE continues to be a low-end threat oriented tool. Speaking to USNI News Late last year, Gunner's mate Kyle Mendenhall explained that “anybody these days can kind of just buy a $1500 drone. … The Navy…
Iran will make US withdrawal from region as painful as possible
By Khaled Abou Zahr *
The year may be just beginning, but US troops in Iraq and Syria have already been attacked by drones three times. It should be noted that, in both countries, the American presence has diminished. In Syria, only…
GammaCore ™ Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) Receives Revolutionary Device Designation…
NVNS reduces PTSD symptoms by 31% in simulation-controlled studyROCKAWAY, NJ, Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine company, today announced that its gammaCore ™ nVNS…
Home Rule Should Govern Warehouse Decisions in NJ | Letters
I read with interest the article "Opposition to Big Warehouses Grows in Small Towns" in January 9th. Time. The article addressed concerns expressed by some regarding the continued development of warehouses, distribution centers and cold…
Jerusalem advances thousands of new homes in Jewish neighborhoods in East Jerusalem
US-led coalition claims rocket attack hit base in northeastern Syria
The US-led coalition fighting ISIS said one of its bases in northeastern Syria came under fire from Iranian-backed groups, the latest in a series of…
What the controversial naval ‘liability’ officer is up to next
Until a series of controversial social media posts demanding accountability from senior military and political leaders led to his eventual military court martial and release, former Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller was now a booming star in…
Online petition calling for revocation of Tony Blair’s knight’s title signed by over…
An online petition calling for the revocation of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's newly announced knighthood was signed by more than 146,000 people on Sunday morning, with the goal of at least 200,000 moving closer quickly,…
ROBERT KOEHLER: Poisoning us with war in every way | Chroniclers
Editor's Note: Leonard Pitts is on vacation. He will be back on January 4. Today, we are replacing Robert Koehler.War spits hell out in all directions. Just ask the guys at Talon Anvil, a secret American "strike cell"…
National view: disappointments abound in the 2022 Pentagon budget
The high price tag and the complete lack of control over this budget are hard to reconcile with America's current situation. Having ended our longest war, you would be forgiven for expecting some form of peace…
Civilian Deaths and 20 Years of Pentagon Killings: Mistakes – or a Policy Question?
Senior US officials want us to believe that the Pentagon is carefully saving civilian lives while waging war abroad. The idea is nice. And with the high-tech killing far from home, physical and psychological distances…
Nothing says holiday cheer like newly militarized Union Square in San Francisco
Notice anything different in Union Square this holiday season? It doesn't quite put me in a festive mood.Hard to pinpoint exactly, but I think it might have a little something to do with, say, the presence of militant police in the area.…
The problem of exposure to toxic substances on military bases deserves action now
The entrance to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Photo: USMC
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For nearly a century, military personnel have suffered toxic exposure to a wide variety of toxic agents, often without their knowledge.
Taking a deep dive into the…
Biden dismisses criticism of Afghanistan withdrawal
Poll shows majority of Americans disapprove of Biden America's Newsroom host Dana Perino reacts to President Biden's poll numbers as the supply chain crisis continues over the holidays. She then presented a preview of the book "All…
Alwyn Cashe becomes first recipient of the War on Terrorism Black Service Medal of Honor
President Biden will award the Medal of Honor to Sgt. First Class Alwyn C. Cashe, who would become the first black serviceman to receive the country's highest medal for bravery in combat for events during the War on Terror.Why is this…
Saudi Arabia has exhausted its Patriot air defense missile in fight against Iran-backed Houthis…
Saudi Arabia is seeking "hundreds of other" missile shells for its Patriot air defense systems. Supplied by the United States, the weapon systems are used to protect the country against drone and missile assaults by Iranian-backed Houthi…
The Mercury’s Sound Off for Sunday December 5th – The Mercury
Now that the Boyertown Area School District has done a great job of budgeting and “collecting higher than expected property taxes,” the school board may be able to authorize a tax cut. No I'm sure they're going to increase the budget,…
The US military has a problem with missing explosives
A new report details how at least hundreds of pounds of U.S. military explosives and other ammunition, including C4 bricks, artillery shells, grenades, and rockets, as well as ancillary items like detonators and detonating…
Press release | Press releases | Writing
11.30.21
Durbin also honored the life and legacy of the late Major Ian Fishback
WASHINGTON - In a speech…
The Pentagon doesn’t care about civilian casualties
In August 2019, thousands of refugees, prisoners and families of ISIS fighters gathered in an encampment in the border town of Baghuz, in eastern Syria, one of the last territories controlled by the so-called Islamic State. The…
Philippine police say ICC suspension of war on drugs investigation will not stop local investigation
BRUNSWICK, Georgia: Jurors on Wednesday convicted the three white men accused of the death of Ahmaud Arbery, the black man who was chased and shot as he ran through their neighborhood in an attack that was part of the most great…
Barbie “Maverick” doll hits shelves ahead of movie
The long awaited Top Gun The sequel's premiere may have been postponed until 2022, but on November 10, Mattel introduced the world to one of its main ladies, Natasha "Phoenix" Trace, as a collectible Barbie doll.If you want to buy one,…
Inspector General report whitewashes role of top Pentagon leaders in Trump January 6 coup
Department of Defense (DoD) Acting Inspector General Sean O'Donnell released a report on the Pentagon's response before and during the Jan.6 attack on the United States Capitol. The report completely whitewashes the role of senior Pentagon…
Veterans for Peace commemorates Armistice Day in St. Pete
PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida - As the nation celebrated Veterans Day Thursday, a small group of veterans and their supporters gathered Thursday at Williams Park in St. Petersburg to celebrate Armistice Day, a day which, according to them, is to…
Max Cleland dies; a senator and a veteran lost limbs in Vietnam
Posted on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 4:23 p.m. Updated 5 hours and 41 minutes ago ATLANTA (AP) - Max Cleland, who lost three limbs to a hand grenade in Vietnam and later became a revolutionary leader of the Veterans Administration and…
Plan to recruit women unites unlikely political allies
The Chinese hawk, Senator Josh Hawley, normally has little in common with the anti-war group Code Pink. But the two are on the same side when it comes to keeping women out of the draft. Congress is expected to debate this year whether…
Yemen’s other war in Saudi Arabia
The war in Yemen left a quarter of a million people dead and billions of dollars in economic damage, leading some to dub it the world's worst man-made humanitarian crisis. A vicious cycle of Saudi airstrikes and Houthi military offensives,…
Sight Magazine – Essay: What 20 years (and more) of the war on terror must teach us
November 02, 2021
DIANE RANDALL
RNS
Late on October 7, 2001, less than a month after the September 11 attacks, American fighter jets swept the Afghan skies. This moment marked the beginning of the war in Afghanistan, and…
No, Mr. President, we have not turned the page on war
In his september speech at the United Nations, the president Joe bidenJoe BidenOvernight Energy & Environment - American Clean Power - Supreme Court to Consider Power Plant Regulation Case Harris Makes Final Argument for McAuliffe…
Syria warns Turkey against extension of cross-border “counterterrorism” authorization
Syria on Saturday condemned "in the strongest terms" Ankara's recent threat to send more military forces and step up combat operations in the country, as well as in Iraq, a ministry source said. Syrian Foreign Minister to the semi-official…
Guest View: The Cost of Global Military Domination | Chroniclers
The mindset that we must be prepared to fight for our "way of life" is deeply rooted in our national character.It is pride, however, to extend this logic to justify war and the use of the threat of weapons of mass destruction to secure our…
Duckworth calls for an independent commission to study the war in Afghanistan | national news
WASHINGTON - Illinois Democrat Tammy Duckworth on Wednesday touted her Senate bill that would create a…
There aren’t enough rich people for Democrats’ “tax the rich” plan
In the face of unfavorable economic trends, congressional inertia, and the collapse of the Biden administration's endorsement, Democrats are in despair. Tensions within the party have stalled the reconciliation bill on which they have…
Wars like Vietnam and Afghanistan doomed without congressional approval
OPINION:Editor's Note: This is part of a series examining the Constitution and federalist documents in America today.The framers of the Constitution would not have been surprised by the recent failure of Afghanistan. Nor would they have…
Congress and Foreign Policy: Reclaiming an Appropriate Constitutional Role
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, patrol the village of Mazraeh, Kandahar province, Afghanistan in 2010. (Yannis…
Reviews | Colin Powell and “Guernica”
WASHINGTON - If we could unblock Colin Powell's puzzle, maybe we could understand why America broke down.General Powell was the best America had to offer. He was the son of Jamaican immigrants in the South Bronx who became a hero in…
Opinion: The cost of world military domination | Chroniclers
Like all major appropriation bills, the NDAA covers a lot of ground. Everything from enlisting new recruits to ensuring those detained at Guantanamo never leave. For 30 years, he steadily increased funding for the world's largest military…
Pamplin Media Group – Handelman: End Our Endless Wars
Dan Handelman of Portland is part of the regional nonprofit Peace and Justice Works As an organization that participated in protests against the war in Afghanistan before it began in 2001, we!-->…
President’s hands must remain tied in Taiwan
As the only House Democrat to vote against the repeal of the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) in Iraq, Congresswoman Elaine Luria is shown to have an alarming view of authority of the president to wage war…
Colin Powell, Boosters, Russia: Your Monday Night Briefing
(Want to receive this newsletter in your inbox? Here is registration.)Have a good evening. Here is the last Monday at the end of the day.1. Colin Powell, Decorated General and Chief National Security Officer, died today of complications…