(2018-10-19). Groped at the Airport: Congress Must End TSA's Sexual Assaults on Women. counterpunch.org In the uproar over Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, many members of Congress declared that women have a "right to be believed." Unfortunately, Congress is ignoring legions of women who have been sexually abused thanks to the immunity Congress provides to federal agents. But a federal appeals court may grant relief despite Washington's More
(2018-10-19). Brett Kavanaugh and the Politics of Emotion-Shaming. counterpunch.org America squandered an important national moment. Judge Brett Kavanaugh wept. On national TV. For 45 minutes. The startling visual of a top-tier political figure quaveringly weaving between the emotional cones of anger, embarrassment and despair had the potential to launch a national conversation about masculinity and society's response to men who lay bare their emotions. More
(2018-10-19). The APA Wants Back into Gitmo — and the Pentagon's Good Graces. mintpressnews.com 
A trip to an American Psychological Association convention revealed an attempt to get back into Guantanamo Bay after a scandal with the CIA and Pentagon as well as a profession that is enamored with its own power, reports Michael Brenner.
(2018-10-19). The Most Strategic Midterm Race: Elder Challenges Hoyer. counterpunch.org 
Especially with Brett Kavanaugh's accession to the Supreme Court, many are understandably absorbed with the importance of trying to end the Republican majorities in Congress for the midterm elections. But simply always backing Democrats will likely propel the party further toward the establishment corporate right. If voters are just going to get behind a Democratic More
(2018-10-19). Judge Kavanaugh's Defenders Doth Protest Too Much. counterpunch.org On behalf of our nation, I want to apologize to Brett and the entire Kavanaugh family for the terrible pain and suffering you have been forced to endure. Those who step forward to serve our country deserve a fair and dignified evaluation, not a campaign of political and personal destruction based on lies and deception. What happened to More
(2018-10-19). Turkish Officials Played Audio Recording Of Khashoggi Murder To Pompeo: Report. iranian.com In the latest conflicting report over WaPo columnist Jamal Khashoggi's demise, ABC reports that according to a Turkish official, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heard an alleged audio recording of Khashoggi's murder inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Contradicting the official White House narrative, the anonymous official said that the recording was played in meetings in […]
(2018-10-19). Psyched at The American Psychological Association. consortiumnews.com Read more →>
(2018-10-19). The CIA Democrats: Agents and War Commanders. globalresearch.ca Read Part I here. | There are 57 candidates for the Democratic nomination in 44 congressional districts who boast as their major credential their years of service in intelligence, in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, at the State Department, …
(2018-10-19). The CIA Democrats: From the State Department to Capitol Hill. globalresearch.ca Read Part I and II here. | Candidates from a military-intelligence background are seeking the Democratic Party nomination in 40 percent of the congressional districts targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in the 2018 elections. They make up the largest …
(2018-10-19). Trump scrambles to cover for Saudi regime as crisis over Khashoggi murder mounts. wsws.org Pompeo's meetings with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed were aimed at signaling continued US support while making a pretense of seeking a full accounting of Khashoggi's disappearance.
(2018-10-18). As FBI Whistleblower Terry Albury Faces Sentencing, His Lawyers Say He Was Motivated by Racism and Abuses at the Bureau. theintercept.com 
Terry Albury could get up to 52 months in prison for leaking FBI documents. He'd come to believe the bureau harassed and intimidated minority communities.
(2018-10-18). The View's Meghan McCain Gets Promptly Shut Down After Asking Sen. Amy Klobuchar If Dems 'Misplayed their Hand' with Dr. Ford. alternet.org 
"This wasn't a hand to be played. " | Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) rose to national prominence for grilling Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh about his teenage drinking — and she appeared on "The View" to discuss one particularly dramatic moment. Kavanaugh lashed out at the Minnesota Democrat during a hearing about sexual assault allegations made against him by a former acquaintance, and Klobuchar said the federal judge would never have tolerated the same c. . .
(2018-10-18). The Indelible Pain of the Kavanaugh Hearings. thenation.com The Indelible Pain of the Kavanaugh Hearings…
(2018-10-18). Meet Edward Blum, the Man Who Wants to Kill Affirmation Action in Higher Education. aclu.org Activist Edward Blum has been trying to destroy race-conscious college admissions for a long time. | In a federal lawsuit that went to trial this week, the organization Students for Fair Admissions is challenging Harvard University's admissions practices, arguing that the consideration of race in the process violates the Equal Protection Clause. | So what's at stake in this case? A lot. | Just two years ago, in Fisher v. the University of Texas, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that the consideration of race as part of a holistic admissions pr…
(2018-10-18). Palestinian-American Student Allowed Entry After Appeal to Israeli Supreme Court. imemc.org A Palestinian-American student who was prevented entry to study in Israel has claimed victory at the Israeli Supreme Court. The court ruled today that 22-year old Lara al-Qasem will be allowed entry to study in a graduate program at Hebrew University. al-Qasem, whose grandparents are Palestinian, is an American student […]…
(2018-10-18). Disgusting Ad for GOP Congressman Tells Black Voters Kavanaugh Hearings Prove Democrats Would Lynch Them. alternet.org 
A radio ad supporting Rep. French Hill goes completely over the line in trying to target black voters. | On Thursday, an ad aired on radio stations geared toward African-Americans in support of Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and generated immediate outrage. The ad, paid for by a group calling itself Black Americans for the President's Agenda, essentially said that "white Democrats'" opposition to Brett Kavanaugh and desire to investigate his sexual assault allegations prove th. . .
(2018-10-18). Treasury official charged with leaking classified info to feed 'Russia meddling' narrative. rt.com 
A US Treasury official was arrested and charged with conspiracy for leaking secret banking documents to the press, feeding a everlasting stream of often bogus 'bombshell' reports about Mueller's notorious 'Russian meddling' probe.
(2018-10-18). 'Modern exorcist' holds ritual to shield Kavanaugh from coordinated hexing by witches & sorcerers. rt.com 
After a Brooklyn occult shop made headlines with a public hexing of controversial Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanagh, exorcist Father Gary Thomas has stepped up to defend the judge's spiritual flank with a well-timed mass.
(2018-10-18). Pompeo warned Saudis they have 72 hrs to finish probe into Khashoggi case, or risk blowback — report. rt.com 
Mike Pompeo told Saudi Arabia's crown prince that he had 72 hours to finish his probe into the alleged murder of Jamal Khashoggi if he wanted to avoid tarnishing the kingdom's "place on the world stage," according to Axios.
(2018-10-18). Israel overturns deportation order, will allow detained US student Alqasem to enter. rt.com 
Lawyers for a US student refused entry to Israel for allegedly supporting a boycott movement against the Jewish state have declared victory, after she had her deportation order overturned by Israel's Supreme Court. |
(2018-10-18). Former White House Counsel Details Why Manafort's Cooperation is 'Critical' for Robert Mueller: 'He Has a Lot to Offer to the Special Counsel'. alternet.org 
"All of these folks. . . tied together. " | With CNN reporting that President Donald Trump's former Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort has met with special counsel Robert Mueller at least nine times as a part of his cooperation agreement, CNN legal analyst Jack Quin argued Thursday that it's clear Manafort has become a valuable source in the Russia investigation. Quinn, who served as President Bill Clinton's White House Counsel, explained: "It say. . .
(2018-10-18). Leading US House Democrat demands that Ecuador's president "hand over" Julian Assange. wsws.org The letter effectively confirms that if the WikiLeaks founder is forced to leave Ecuador's embassy, on whatever pretext, the British government will deliver him into the hands of the US.
(2018-10-17). Supreme Court Hangover. thenation.com Supreme Court Hangover…
(2018-10-17). We Must Channel Our Fury Over Kavanaugh Before Election Day. thenation.com We Must Channel Our Fury Over Kavanaugh Before Election Day…
(2018-10-17). 'Groveling' Before Murderous Kingdom, Trump Complains Saudis Deemed 'Guilty Until Proven Innocent' Like Kavanaugh. mintpressnews.com "The president is willingly and knowingly doing the counter messaging for the Saudi kingdom. He floated the 'rogue attackers' theory and [is] now vouching for their transparent denials and vows to investigate."
(2018-10-17). UN Intervenes: Ecuador Restores Julian Assange's Internet, Phone And Visitation Privileges. mintpressnews.com Ecuador has partially restored Julian Assange's communications in their London Embassy after UN officials met with Ecuador's president, Lenin Moreno on Friday, reports the Belfast Telegraph. | Assange, who has lived in the embassy for over six years, had his phone and internet access taken away in March over political statements he made in violation of "a written commitment made to the government at the end of 2017 not to issue messages that might interfere with other stat…
(2018-10-17). Israeli Private Intelligence Companies Turn Civilians into Enemies. therealnews.com 
Shir Hever talks about Psy-Group and other Israeli private intelligence companies and the role which they play in undermining democracy when intelligence gathering is privatized
(2018-10-16). Bittersweet Justice in Guatemala. progressive.org A Guatemalan court found that the army committed genocide against the Maya Ixil, but at the same time acquitted the chief of military intelligence of wrongdoing.
(2018-10-16). Trump Won in 2016 Thanks to Voter Suppression Says Carol Anderson, Author of "One Person, No Vote" democracynow.org 
Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election due to voter suppression. That's what professor Carol Anderson argues in her new book "One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy," which tracks the rise of restrictive voting laws across the United States. In it, Anderson examines how African-American voter participation has been systematically compromised since a 2013 Supreme Court decision that gutted the 1965 Voting Rights Act. By the 2016 election, turnout among black voters nationwide dropped from 66 percent to under 60 percent. The discrepancy was even larger in key areas like Milw…
(2018-10-16). Ari Berman: Republicans in North Dakota Are Attempting to Disenfranchise Thousands of Native Voters. democracynow.org 
The Supreme Court has ruled it will allow the state of North Dakota to enforce a new voter ID requirement that will make it harder for Native Americans to vote during the midterm elections. The state's new voter ID law requires voters to show identification demonstrating a residential street address, but this has already rendered many tribal IDs invalid, since many Native Americans who live on reservations depend on post office boxes to receive mail. The law could make a difference in the close race between Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp and her Republican challenger Kevin Cramer. The race is expected to help…
(2018-10-16). How the FBI Silences Whistleblowers. consortiumnews.com Speaking truth to power has ruined Darin Jones, a former FBI contract specialist who reported evidence of serious procurement improprieties. He should be the last federal whistleblower victimized, writes John Kiriakou. By John Kiriakou Special to Consortium News The idea of… Read more →
(2018-10-16). US thanks Saudis for 'transparent' probe as new evidence points to Khashoggi's murder in consulate. rt.com 
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's praise on Tuesday of the Saudis' "transparent" investigation into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is just the latest sign that Washington seems to be advocating for Riyadh.
(2018-10-15). How Guantánamo Laid the Groundwork for Kavanaugh's Confirmation. thenation.com How Guantánamo Laid the Groundwork for Kavanaugh's Confirmation…
(2018-10-15). Trump sending Mike Pompeo to meet Saudi King 'immediately' over missing journalist. rt.com 
US President Donald Trump is sending Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet with King Salman of Saudi Arabia after the king denied having any knowledge about the disappearance of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. |
(2018-10-14). How Obama Paved the Way for the Kavanaugh Appointment. therealnews.com 
Eoin Higgins of The Intercept argues that had Obama investigated and prosecuted Bush administration officials, Brett Kavanaugh would probably never have made it to the Supreme Court
(2018-10-14). It's not 'light v dark' if Obama and Trump Supreme Court picks agree 93% of the time — Lee Camp. rt.com 
Lee Camp delves into 50 shades of darkness as he explains why Obama and Trump's Supreme Court picks vote shockingly similarly and why the Pentagon didn't actually believe in the triumph of democracy in Syria.
(2018-10-14). How Obama Paved the Way for the Kavanaugh Appointment. therealnews.com Eoin Higgins of The Intercept argues that had Obama investigated and prosecuted Bush administration officials, Brett Kavanaugh would probably never have made it to the Supreme Court
(2018-10-12). Weekend Read: For immigrant survivors of sexual assault, support is off the books. splcenter.org President Trump has now appointed two men to the Supreme Court. During an oral argument this week, one of them, Justice Neil Gorsuch, seemed concerned about the expansive use of government power to detain immigrants.
(2018-10-09). 2017 Nobel Peace Laureate: Amid Talks with North Korea, It's Time for U.S. to Abandon Nukes, Too. democracynow.org 
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang over the weekend in talks meant to further steps toward nuclear disarmament. Pompeo hailed the meeting as a success, saying both sides were "pretty close" to agreeing to details for a second summit between Kim and President Donald Trump. He also told reporters Kim has agreed to let international inspectors into a North Korean missile engine test facility and nuclear testing site where the country conducted its six nuclear tests. However, Pompeo did not say whether North Korea would allow inspectors to visit a site where the count…
(2018-10-09). 'With Kavanaugh on the Court, Checking and Balancing Is Not Going to Happen' – CounterSpin interview with Marjorie Cohn on Brett Kavanaugh. fair.org 
Janine Jackson interviewed Marjorie Cohn about the Brett Kavanaugh nomination for the October 5, 2018, episode of CounterSpin. This is a lightly edited transcript. | Media…
(2018-10-09). Headlines for October 9, 2018. democracynow.org Hurricane Michael Kills 13 in Central America, Approaches U.S. Coast, Trump Apologizes to Kavanaugh During Ceremonial SCOTUS Swearing-In, Beijing Strikes Hostile Tone at Pompeo Visit Amid U.S.-China Tensions, China Detains Interpol Police Chief, Accusing Him of Corruption, NYT: Ex-Trump Campaign Aide Rick Gates Was In Touch with Israeli Psy-Group, Turkey Searching for Van in Case of Missing Saudi Journalist, Social Network Google+ to Shut Down After Massive Data Breach, NYC Vigil Held for Uber Driver Who Died by Suicide, Owner of Company Behind Deadly NY Limo Crash Was FBI Informant, New York Governor Cuomo, Pres…
(2018-10-08). Where Does #MeToo Go from Here? Women Are "On Fire" with Rage as Kavanaugh Joins Supreme Court. democracynow.org 
Thousands of women protested outside the U.S. Capitol and across the country on Saturday as Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, just hours after the Senate voted to confirm him. "I hope that it is deep enough that it is forming a strong, cohesive movement among people that will resonate through this country and change the culture," says Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, who joined the protests. We also speak with longtime feminist activist and writer Soraya Chemaly, author of the new book, "Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger." She says conservat…
(2018-10-08). Headlines for October 8, 2018. democracynow.org Kavanaugh Confirmed and Sworn In to SCOTUS After Bitter Fight, Mass Anti-Kavanaugh Protests Continue, with 164 Arrested in D.C., U.N. Climate Panel: Only 12 Years Left to Mitigate Climate Catastrophe, Indonesia Tsunami Death Toll Tops 1,900 with 5,000 Still Missing, Haiti: 12 Dead, 200 Injured After 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Island, Brazil: Far-Right Bolsonaro Wins First Round of Presidential Election, Turkey Believes Missing Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Was Murdered, Afghanistan: 54 People Killed on 17th Anniversary of U.S. Invasion, Israeli Forces Kill 3 as Palestinians Protest Near Gaza Barrier, Sara N…
(2018-10-08). "They Did Not Care": How the GOP Dismissed Assault Accusations & Confirmed Kavanaugh. democracynow.org 
Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in Saturday as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, just hours after the Senate voted to confirm him amid massive protests outside the Capitol. He will begin hearing cases Tuesday and could vote as early as Tuesday or Wednesday on a case that tests how much power courts would wield over the executive branch. His nomination came under intense public scrutiny after accusations of attempted rape and sexual assault surfaced. We begin our coverage with Jodi Jacobson, president and editor-in-chief of Rewire, who wrote a piece this weekend headlined "A 'Titanic Fraud': Susan…
(2018-10-06). Statement on Kavanaugh Senate Confirmation. naacp.org NAACP President Calls Kavanaugh Confirmation "Devasting Blow" Move Signals Dark Days Ahead for Civil Rights Communities — America Deserves Better BALTIMORE (October 6, 2018)—NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson released the following remarks regarding the Senate confirmation of nominee Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The U.S. Senate's decision today to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme […]
(2018-10-06). Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to the US Supreme Court. naacp.org On Saturday, October 6, 2018, NAACP-opposed Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by the full U.S. Senate to serve a lifetime appointment. He was sworn in later that evening. The final vote was 50 yeas to 48 nays. For a complete listing of how each Senator voted, please see the attached Action Update. […]
(2018-10-04). The Mark Judge We Knew. progressive.org Writing for us back in the 1980s, Judge, now a key figure in the Kavanaugh drama, displayed a concern for social justice, and a progressive vision for the world.
(2018-09-24). Trump Administration Pledges Fresh 'Action' Against Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com Pompeo wasn't specific on which actions would be used "to increase the pressure level against the Venezuelan leadership."