Privatization, the EU and a Bridge

A Genoa bridge that collapsed last month killing 43 people is privately owned, but a key factor that has slowe basic infrastructure investment in Italy in recent years is the fall of the EU, reports Andrew Spannaus.   By Andrew Spannaus in…

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http://propagandaguard.blogspot.com/2018/09/privatization-eu-and-bridge.html

Will ‘God’ Save Kavanaugh?

That attitudes may not have changed from an older generation to Kavanaugh’s — and may have gotten still worse, and not only at elitist Georgetown Prep, but in society at large — is sad beyond telling, says Ray McGovern. By…

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http://propagandaguard.blogspot.com/2018/09/will-god-save-kavanaugh.html

Being Julian Assange

As Julian Assange’s fate may soon be resolved, here’s an in-depth look at the history of WikiLeaks, the infiltration of activist communities and the strength & vulnerability of the world-changing publisher whose freedom is at stake, by Suzie Dawson. By…

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http://propagandaguard.blogspot.com/2018/09/being-julian-assange.html

The Battle for Our Minds

There are battlefields in Syria, Ukraine, Yemen, and elsewhere, but given the state of corporate media, perhaps the most consequential battle now being fought is for our minds, says Patrick Lawrence. By Patrick Lawrence Special to Consortium News After reading…

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http://propagandaguard.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-battle-for-our-minds.html

Teachers’ Strikes May Reinvigorate US Labor Movement

Events of recent weeks shows there’s gut-level support for radical change, including on the state of education and teacher’s working conditions. This building momentum could help spark a new labor movement, argues Andy Piascik. By Andy Piascik Last spring, public…

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http://propagandaguard.blogspot.com/2018/09/teachers-strikes-may-reinvigorate-us.html

The New York Times as Judge and Jury

Seeking to uphold its credibility, The New York Times dispenses with the criminal justice system and basic principles of journalism to weigh in again on Russia-gate, reports Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News We’ve seen it before:…

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http://propagandaguard.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-new-york-times-as-judge-and-jury.html

CN Radio—Episode 3: Gareth Porter on DHS Deception & Bi-Partisan Fear of Revolt

The DHS deceptively pushed the story that Russia hacked U.S. voter databases; and both Democratic & Republican elites fear popular revolt against their failed polices but refuse to change, as Gareth Porter explains. The guest on Episode 3 of Consortium…

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http://propagandaguard.blogspot.com/2018/09/cn-radioepisode-3-gareth-porter-on-dhs.html