The Role the US Played in Reversing Latin America’s ‘Pink Tide’
A mere ten years ago almost all countries in South and Central America had left or center-left governments in office. Now only a handful remain. How did this happen? We speak to CEPR’s Mark Weisbrot…
Egypt’s el-Sissi easily re-elected amid domestic, international turmoil
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, whose questionable human rights record and crackdowns on dissent have created cause for concern on the world stage, has been reelected.El-Sissi won 89.6% of last week’s vote against three virtually…
International Afro-Latina Day 2018: Celebrating Culture, Centering Healing (1/2)
The 2018 U.S. Afro-Latina Day conference focused on survivors of sexual assault and strategies for healing through sisterhood, artistic expression, and fellowship across generations Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by…
Iran’s minister of oil confirms cyberattack responsible for gas station disruptions
The oil minister in Iran confirmed on Monday that a cyberattack caused a nationwide disruption to gas stations.Reuters reported that the hacking group, Gonjeshke Darande, or “Predatory Sparrow,” claimed to carry out the attack, as…
Obama Joins Club of the Super-Rich – Defends Global Capitalism in Lecture
Prof. Leo Panitch and Paul Jay discuss Obama’s Mandela lecture; Obama wants the impossible – a world where the super-rich give up “a little” and there is no massive inequality Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories…
Russian diamond industry hit with fresh round of EU sanctions
The European Union said Monday that it has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting the lucrative diamonds industry, more than 140 officials and organizations, and closing loopholes that Moscow has…
New poll reveals America’s least favorite leader in Congress with shocking single-digit approval
A new Monmouth University poll released Monday has revealed Americans’ least favorite leader in Congress, but all maintain underwater approval ratings.According to the poll, just 6% of adults say they approve of Senate Minority Leader…
Venezuela Introduces New Measures to Halt Hyperinflation: Will they Work?
Venezuela’s hyperinflation is now exceeding 200% per month. President Maduro plans to introduce a new currency that is tied to Venezuela’s oil basket, but will the measures work and how has inflation affected the general…
AMLO pushes for Mexican state prosecutor’s ouster after holiday party massacre
Mexico’s president on Monday called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato in light of the state’s high levels of violence, a day after gunmen killed 12 people at a holiday party there.Guanajuato…
What Would A Black Arts and Entertainment District Mean for Baltimore?
Baltimore’s Charm is often seen through its arts and culture. But who has access to the proper resources, and what communities are being left out of the conversation? Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help…
Pakistani opposition employs AI to deliver speech using imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan’s voice
For the first time, artificial intelligence has been used to deliver a speech by Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to supporters. The stunning development could help his political party to win upcoming elections,…
Can a Business in the US be Anti-Capitalist?
On the Marc Steiner Show, Joshua Clark Davis discusses his book ‘From Head Shops to Whole Foods,” which details the effects of bringing the New Left, Black Power, feminism, and environmentalism into the marketplace Visit…
Burmese high court rejects deposed leader’s special plea in corruption case
Burma’s Supreme Court rejected Monday a special appeal by the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction in a case in which she was charged with corruption for allegedly receiving gold and…
On Police Reform, Rhetoric Without Action is Meaningless
Advocates say efforts to reform the troubled Baltimore Police department are flailing because the city is not implementing real change Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
The Flint Water Crisis: Detroit is Where it all Began
Eddie Conway speaks with Rev. David Bullock about how the largest municipal bankruptcy in the world gave birth to a public health crisis Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating…
Biden approval rating sinks to all-time low in new national poll
Only one-third of Americans gave President Biden a thumbs up on the job he is doing in the White House, according to a new national public opinion survey.The president stands at 34% approval in a…
Cuba’s New Draft Constitution: Institutionalizing Revolution and Reversing Personalization
Cuba’s National Assembly passed a new draft constitution, to replace its existing Soviet-era constitution via national referendum in a few months. Many changes are in the works, including the recognition of private property and gay…
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Why Does the West Hate Putin? – RAI with A. Buzgalin (10/12)
On Reality Asserts Itself, Prof. Alexandr Buzgalin says the West doesn’t like Putin defying the American world order, but this does not make Russia a progressive country – with host Paul Jay Visit https://therealnews.com for…
GOP Rep. Andy Barr endorses Trump for ‘strong leadership both at home and abroad’
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Andy Barr is endorsing former President Trump, telling Fox News Digital that Americans “must rally behind” him to ensure “strong leadership both at home and abroad.” Barr, R-Ky., told Fox News Digital on Monday…
Israeli Activist Who Grew Up In A Kibbutz Sails To Gaza On The Freedom Flotilla
Zohar Regev Chamberlain says the injustice she witnessed as a child in Israel moved her to defend Palestinian human rights Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Trump Expected to Roll Back California’s Clean Air Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency will revoke California’s exception to the Clean Air Act that had allowed it to set higher clean air standards than the rest of the nation. This means auto manufacturers will be…
Is There Another Financial Crisis in the Works?
In this regulatory environment banks borrow more and make riskier loans and “no one is watching them” says, professor Gerald Epstein Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Fuel depot explosion kills 11, injures more than 80 in Guinea’s capital
An explosion and inferno occurred at Guinea’s main fuel depot in Conakry, leaving at least 11 people dead and over 80 seriously injured.The incident occurred after midnight on Sunday, sparking a fire at the Guinean…
Suspect for Theft in the 26th District [VIDEO] – Blotter
On December 13, 2023, approximately 11:00AM an unknown female entered St. Peter Cathedral located on the 10xx block of N 5th Street and removed an employee’s purse containing personal identification and credit cards from the…
The Making and Unmaking of a Right Winger
Filmmaker Jen Senko discusses the making of “The Brainwashing of my Dad” and the transformation of her Dad’s behavior after being exposed to Rush Limbaugh and Fox News Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help…
Lawmakers unlikely to advance border security, Ukraine funding legislation before Christmas
Lawmakers failed to finalize an agreement on border security framework over the weekend intended to be cemented in the national security supplemental package, as GOP lawmakers are tying border reform as a condition for passing…
