Category: News
Marx, Catholicism and the Struggle for Justice – RAI with Matthew Fox (3/8)
Now an Episcopalian priest, Matthew Fox tells of his coming to political consciousness and decision to join the Catholic priesthood, which he saw not as…
Original Sin and the War on Liberation Theology – RAI with Matthew Fox (4/8)
Former priest Fox talks about questioning the concept of original sin, the assassination of John Paul I, John Paul II reviving the Inquisition led by…
US looks to ramp up aid into Egypt, Gaza, includes warning for Israel
The United States will accelerate its humanitarian assistance into Gaza, including food, fuel and medical supplies, with the first of three relief flights beginning this…
Two Brothers on Opposing Sides in Venezuela’s Political Conflict
Vladimir and Ernesto Villegas – both well-known Venezuelan journalists – one part of the Maduro government and the other an ex-Chavista, navigate opposing sides of…
Israeli Private Intelligence Company Black Cube Out of Control
Shir Hever discusses the dangers of privatizing security and intelligence, as a private company called Black Cube that claims to use Israeli Mossad procedures hires…
Hopkins Hospital and Nurses Reach Settlement On Unionization Efforts
Veteran nurse Richard Jones responds to the agreement. For more analysis go to: https://therealnews.com/columns/hopkins-hospital-and-nurses-reach-settlement-on-unionization-efforts Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Hong Kong Authorities Bow to Beijing, Determined to Ignore a Million Protesters
Hong Kong residents have taken to the streets to protest against the growing influence of mainland China over the city. But, the protests are falling…
Biden admin should look at ‘Abraham Accords-type initiative’ when Hamas terror regime is defeated
JERUSALEM — For most of the past two decades, Hamas, a terrorist group with an extreme jihadist ideology, has governed the Gaza Strip and posed…
Baltimore Divests In Its Youth—and Criminalizes Them
As youth arrests at the inner harbor capture headlines, TRNN examines the ways city law enforcement, housing policy, and segregation have failed young people. **…
D Day: Mythology of America as Liberator Feeds Trump’s Militarism
It was the Soviet army that broke Hitler’s back at Stalingrad, but the myth that the American army liberated Europe, serves aggressive U.S. policy, including…
Media’s Russiagate Obsession Smears Black Activists
Specious claims that Russians plan to use disaffected African Americans in a covert war against the U.S. reveals the long history of corporate media blaming…
Biden’s Real Union & Labor Track Record
Biden has presented himself as a friend of unions. But does he have a record of showing up for workers? Kamau Franklin and Jeff Cohen…
Lula names own justice minister to high court bench
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil said Monday that he chose Justice Minister Flávio Dino to fill an empty seat on the country’s…
Tennessee Passes Law Designed to Intimidate Black Voters
Successful voter registration drives among Blacks have motivated Tennessee lawmaker to pass bill with onerous fines for simple registration mistakes, which will cause voters to…
Democrats Face Decision On Impeachment
To impeach or not to impeach? Do Democrats win in 2020 with impeachment, or does Trump? Jeff Cohen and Kamau Franklin discuss the topic with…
China-Russia Partnership Threatens US Global Hegemony
The U.S. expected China to integrate into global capitalism as a subordinate power, but recent deals with Russia show China is moving towards equality in…
As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Residents of Mexico’s Caribbean reef island of Banco Chinchorro near Belize have hunted the meat and salmon-pink shells of queen conch…
Saudi King Calls on ‘Despots’ to Mecca for Emergency Meeting on Iran
Prof. As’ad AbuKhalil says Saudis attempts to create a united front against Iran has dismally failed. Summits categorically reject the `deal of the century’ by…
After Sudan Massacre, Opposition Demands Immediate Return to Civilian Rule
Sudan was suspended from the African Union following a military attack on peaceful demonstrators that killed over 100. But Saudi Arabia and UAE continue to…
UN Torture Expert Says Assange Is Victim of Psychological Torture
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Nils Melzer investigated the situation of Julian Assange, despite initial reservations. He says if Assange is extradited he faces a…
