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Richard Medhurst
The Killing of Gaddafi 10 Years ago has Resulted in the Death of the Nation of Libya and the Destruction of its People
26 Oct 2021
Ten years ago Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton led the US/NATO war crime that destroyed the Libyan state and murdered its leader. A humanitarian crisis and regional terrorism are the result of their handiwork. This article originally appeared in Orinoco Tribune.
Stephen Sefton
Why Defending Nicaragua is Important
26 Oct 2021
The U.S. effort to destabilize Nicaragua is an ongoing crime against that nation's people. Anti-imperialists must defend their right to self-determination. This article first appeared in Resumen Latinoamericano.
Josmar Trujillo
How Prosecutors Use Conspiracy and Questionable Testimony in “Gang” Cases
26 Oct 2021
Conspiracy laws, RICO statutes and "gang" designations are tools of police and prosecutorial misconduct and the maintenance of the mass incarceration state. This article originally appeared in Truthout.org. Copyright, Truthout.org. Reprinted with permission.
Lauren Smith
Miami Defenders of Twice US Kidnapped Venezuelan Ambassador, Alex Saab, Rally for his Release
26 Oct 2021
The U.S. has twice kidnapped Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. His next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, November 1, and supporters are demanding his freedom. Washington’s actions against Saab contradict both international and humanitarian laws. This article …
Black Alliance For Peace
Black Alliance for Peace & the U.S. Out of Africa Network Stand with the People of Sudan
27 Oct 2021
There will not be true democracy for Africans as long the U.S., EU, NATO, and Israel train and finance the military in these nations. Black Alliance for Peace expresses solidarity with the people of Sudan who are protesting a coup against their civilian government. This statement was…
Roberto Sirvent, Richard Medhurst
U.S. Corporate Media Watch
27 Oct 2021
Richard and Roberto would like to dedicate this feature to Glen Ford, one of the fiercest critics of U.S. corporate media the country has ever known. May we all find creative and courageous ways to honor his memory by speaking out against Wall Street, white supremacy, and the U.S. war machine. ***…
Jon Jeter
Book Review: The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto
27 Oct 2021
The idea that a reverse migration to the south is a route to greater political power should be treated with skepticism. Jon Jeter explains in his review of The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto.
Roberto Sirvent, BAR Book Forum Editor
BAR Book Forum: Anima Adjepong’s “Afropolitan Projects”
27 Oct 2021
In this series, we ask acclaimed authors to answer five questions about their book. This week’s featured author is Anima Adjepong. Adjepong holds a position as Assistant Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexualities Studies at the University of Cincinnati. Their book is entitled Afropolitan…
Raymond Nat Turner, BAR poet-in-residence
Senators Bonnie and Clyde - 1% soldiers of fortune
27 Oct 2021
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Danny Haiphong, BAR Contributing Editor
Taiwan Demonstrates that the American Empire is a Paper Tiger
27 Oct 2021
Taiwan has long been the rationale for meddling in China's affairs but the latest interference poses great danger for "paper tiger" nation.