Three Separate Conferences Held to Unify Syrian Opposition
Next Cold War Roundup 12/11/15 M/W/F 10ish Eastern. Syrian Opposition Meetings _ Three different conferences were held yesterday to try to create a set of representatives for the fractious, complicated and scattered Syrian opposition in preparation for the continuation of the Vienna talks where actual Syrians are expected to take part in
US Planning New Military Bases In Middle East, Asia, And Africa
After sowing chaos for a decade, the Obama administration is expanding the military’s imperial footprint throughout Africa, Asia & more of the Middle East.
Time For Reader-Supported Journalism
The truth is, if you want to see the kind of journalism you like, you are going to have to get used to paying something for it.
How ISIS Oil Flows Through Turkey And Israel On Its Way To Europe
Daesh insists it isn’t deliberately selling oil to Israel, but the “black gold” ends up there nonetheless while the terrorists make millions.
Greenpeace Sting Shows Academics Selling Themselves To Polluters
An undercover investigation by Greenpeace revealed that US scientists would write research papers for polluters and carbon emitters in exchange for money.
Germany Calls Out Saudi Arabia for Fostering Extremism
Next Cold War Roundup 12-9-15 M/W/F 10ish Eastern. Syria Talks _ Continuation of Vienna talks on Syria will be held in New York on Dec. 18 _ There’s a jihadi meet-up in Riyadh this week. Al Qaeda is not technically attending but some of their partners are. The Kurds, according to this article, are not
LISTEN: Kris Hermes’ “Crashing The Party” Chat
In “Crashing the Party,” Kris Hermes connects modern anti-protest policing to the historic response to protests at the 2000 Republican National Convention.
Obama Promises Limitless War In Response To San Bernardino Attack
President Obama’s address after the San Bernardino shootings was largely routine, but with one noteworthy addition: openly embracing endless war.
New Chicago Police Chief Approved Fabricated Reports on Laquan McDonald Shooting
New Chicago PD Chief Escalante approved reports on Laquan McDonald’s shooting fabricated by officers, including Jason Van Dyke, who is charged with murder.
Massive Dam to Begin Operations Despite Outcry From Brazil’s Indigenous Communities
An operating license for the Belo Monte Dam has been approved despite evidence the project may harm the lives and health of indigenous communities.
