(2019-08-08). Actress Rosanna Arquette feels 'shame' at being born white; how exactly does that help minorities? rt.com 
With concerns over racism and white supremacy constantly in the news, actress Rosanna Arquette has reacted in a manner some might find a tad extreme, tweeting that she feels "shame" at having been born white and privileged.
(2019-08-08). Iranian War Veteran Gives Advice to Trump. dissidentvoice.org 
Dear President Trump, In a recent Tweet, you claimed that "Iranians never won a war, but never lost a negotiation." As a world citizen and a veteran of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, I have firsthand experience with the bitterness of war, and I have a few suggestions and responses for you. First, I would advise you against …
(2019-08-08). GOP Halts Twitter Spending After McConnell's Account Is Locked. truthdig.com 
The platform temporarily suspended his campaign account after it shared a video in which protesters spoke of violence outside his Kentucky home.
(2019-08-08). Cuban Economy Will Not Enter Recession Despite Blockade: Report. telesurenglish.net Despite the recent tightening of the U.S. economic blockade, Cuba's economy is showing resilience and will not enter recession, instead will enjoy small growth over the coming year, according to forecasts published by 'Economic Commission for Latin America and the Carribean'(CEPAL) one of the regions leading think tanks. | RELATED: | Cuba: International Community Should Stop US Attacks | Cuba's economy minister Alejandro Gil Fernandez responded via Twitter on Wednesday to the recent repo…
(2019-08-08). The real threat to free speech. greenleft.org.au 
#Folau was still trending on Twitter in Australia on August 7 as the endless whining — amplified by the corporate media — about sacked rugby player Israel Folau allegedly having his freedom to express his bigoted hate speech restricted persists. | Meanwhile, some very serious threats to free speech are going under-reported. | That same day, the High Court reversed former public service worker Michaela Bannerji's successful worker's compensation case. | Bannerji was sacked in 2013 for posting mild criticisms of Australia's inhumane offshore detention of asylum seekers. Her Tweets were not posted under…
(2019-08-08). Brexit has given us an unelected bureaucrat, who married into aristocracy, pulling the strings in Downing Street. thecanary.co Dominic Cummings is an unelected bureaucrat who's described as "assistant to the prime minister", with responsibilities for Brexit and domestic policy. He is clearly determined to see the UK leave the EU by the 31 October deadline. Though…
(2019-08-08). 'Green Shirt Guy' goes viral after hysterically laughing at MAGA protesters. rt.com 
An Arizona man came back home from a town council meeting an internet sensation, after a video of his hysterical laughter in reaction to a crowd of angry Trump supporters went viral online.
(2019-08-08). 'Green Shirt Guy' goes viral after hysterically laughing at MAGA protesters. rt.com 
An Arizona man came back home from a town council meeting an internet sensation, after a video of his hysterical laughter in reaction to a crowd of angry Trump supporters went viral online.
(2019-08-07). Keep the change ya filthy animal: Disney scraping the bottom of the barrel with Home Alone remake? rt.com 
Disney will remake 'Home Alone' for its new streaming service Disney+. Fans have taken to social media to beg the company to leave their beloved Christmas classic alone.
(2019-08-07). Truth against the rules? Twitter censors videos of protesters threatening to KILL Mitch McConnell. rt.com 
After a mob of protesters surrounded Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's Kentucky home screaming death threats at the Republican, Twitter punished those who shared videos and quotes of the incident.
(2019-08-07). These 7 Prominent Conservatives Have Nothing in Common With White Supremacists, Nothing at All. theintercept.com 
A man wears a MAGA hat during the Western Conservative Summit in Denver on July 12, 2019. | cool kid's philosopher" — took to Twitter to berate those who dare draw any kind of line between President Donald Trump, the Republican Party, and U.S. conservatives on the one hand and white nationalist terrorists on the other. | So, we now have two separate NYT columnists arguing that all conservatives are basically violent white supremacists, but slightly more subtle. Let me put this gently: f*** yourselves.
(2019-08-07). Trump Campaign Ran Over 2,000 Ads Warning of Immigrant "Invasion" Before El Paso. truthout.org | | Before a white gunman targeted dozens of Latinos in response to what he believed was an immigrant "invasion," President Donald Trump's 2020 re-election campaign ran more than 2,000 Facebook ads calling immigration an "invasion." | Although Trump rejected white supremacy after the alleged gunman killed 22 people and injured dozens of others Saturday at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, the gunman echoed the president's own rhetoric w…
(2019-08-07). 'Abuse and threats' against Holiday Inn lead to cancellation of Chris Williamson event. thecanary.co The Holiday Inn Brighton cancelled a speaking event following a flurry of "abuse and threats". Chris Williamson, MP for Derby North, was due to speak about tackling "the outrageous levels of poverty and inequality" by way of "a democratic socialist economy". But the Holiday Inn Brighton informed the organisers on 6 August that it had no choice but to cancel the event. | "Abuse and threats from members of the public on the phone, on email, and on social media outlets": | According to an email from the Holiday Inn booking service to Greg Hadfield, the event's organiser, the hotel chose to cancel the event b…
(2019-08-07). This Iranian War Vet Has Some Advice for Trump: Don't Play Checkers with the Grandmasters of Chess. globalresearch.ca Dear President Trump, | In a recent Tweet, you claimed that "Iranians never won a war, but never lost a negotiation." As a world citizen and a veteran of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, I have firsthand experience with the bitterness of …
(2019-08-07). UN Afghan Mission 'outraged' by deadly Taliban attack in Kabul, as hardline group threatens election violence. un.org The UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed outrage at a Taliban attack in Kabul, that led to "scores" of civilians casualties on Wednesday. In a Tweet, the Mission said that such "indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks in heavily populated civilian areas must stop".
(2019-08-07). Venezuela Govt Won't Attend Dialogue Table Due to US Blockade. telesurenglish.net The Bolivarian Government has decided not to send its delegation to the dialogue meetings scheduled for this August 8 and 9 in Barbados, as announced by the sector vice president for Communication, Tourism and Culture, Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday. | RELATED: | Food Shipment Destined For Venezuela Seized Due to US Blockade | The Minister for Communication and Information also made the announcement through his account on the Twitter in…
(2019-08-07). Líder de FRSO critica masacre en masa racista en El Paso. fightbacknews.org Washington DC – "La Organización Socialista del Camino a la Libertad (FRSO) condena enérgicamente el asesinato en masa realizado en El Paso", dijo Masao Suzuki, presidente de la Comisión de Nacionalidades Conjuntas de FRSO. Sobre el tirador dijo: "Con una cuenta de Twitter gustando el hashtag BuildtheWall y una foto de armas que deletrean a Trump, está claro que la motivación para este crimen de supremacía blanca está determinada por los ataques racistas de Trump". | El 3 de agosto, un hombre armado que apoya a Trump llevó a cabo una masacre de al menos 20 personas en El Paso, Texas, que justificó en una declarac…
(2019-08-07). Líder de FRSO critica masacre en masa racista en El Paso. fightbacknews.org Washington DC – "La Organización Socialista del Camino a la Libertad (FRSO) condena enérgicamente el asesinato en masa realizado en El Paso", dijo Masao Suzuki, presidente de la Comisión de Nacionalidades Conjuntas de FRSO. Sobre el tirador dijo: "Con una cuenta de Twitter gustando el hashtag BuildtheWall y una foto de armas que deletrean a Trump, está claro que la motivación para este crimen de supremacía blanca está determinada por los ataques racistas de Trump". | El 3 de agosto, un hombre armado que apoya a Trump llevó a cabo una masacre de al menos 20 personas en El Paso, Texas, que justificó en una declarac…
(2019-08-07). White Nationalist Shootings Should Make Us Rethink 'National Security'. truthdig.com 
After the El Paso massacre, the idea that white nationalist terrorism is a threat to U.S. national security is the new normal. Even President Trump felt obliged to mouth a bromide about white supremacy. | Outside of Trumpland, a new sort of consensus is taking hold. Bernie Sanders calls for " redirecting federal resources to address this threat to our national security." So do six former directors of counterterrorism at the National Security Council who served under Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama and Trump. | "[We] need to enhance efforts…
(2019-08-07). 'Be quiet': Trump goes after 'phony' Beto O'Rourke following El Paso shooting. rt.com 
Presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke should keep his mouth shut, President Donald Trump has tweeted, responding to O'Rourke's comment that he shouldn't visit El Paso following a deadly mass shooting in the Texas city.
(2019-08-07). The DWP's latest insult to disabled people is disgusting. thecanary.co 
On 7 August, the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP) insulted millions of disabled people. It issued a tweet that totally ignored nine years of Conservative-led cruelty, benefit cuts, and a situation for disabled people in this country that's so bad, the UN called it a "human catastrophe".
(2019-08-07). President Clinton? Mariah Carey roasted for Trump-bashing photo op with Hillary & Bill. rt.com 
Mariah Carey has felt the wrath of Twitter after sharing photos she took with "President" Hillary Clinton and her husband. The singer was likely taking a swipe at Donald Trump but the Twitterati was not impressed.
(2019-08-06). Brother of Democratic presidential candidate doxxes Trump donors, says they're 'fueling hate'. rt.com 
Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) twin brother and campaign chair of Julian Castro, tweeted out a list of 44 individuals who donated to President Donald Trump's campaign, accusing them of "fueling hate" against Hispanics.
(2019-08-06). Facebook shuts down viral 'Storm Area 51′ event, reigniting UFO hunters' resolve. rt.com 
Just as the hype seemed to have calmed down, over two million UFO enthusiasts found their Area 51 meme-filled page suddenly blocked by Facebook, under the pretext of ever-elusive "community standards" violations.
(2019-08-06). 74% of Chileans Back Reduction of Workweek to 40 Hours. telesurenglish.net As the 40-hour workweek law is up for debate in Chile's Chamber of Deputies, a Cadem poll showed Monday that 74 percent of Chileans support the project, amid heavy opposition of far-right and conservative lawmakers. | RELATED: | Chile's Walmart Workers End Strike After Winning Pay Raise | "While Chile's government rejects the reduction of working hours, citizens support the project that improves the quality of life of all," the Chilean Communist Party tweeted on Tuesday. | The bill…
(2019-08-06). NHS doctor takes down the UK media's pro-Johnson propaganda blitz on Sky News. thecanary.co On 5 August, NHS doctor Sonia Adesara took down the UK corporate media's pro-Boris Johnson propaganda blitz on Sky News. Asked about money being "pumped into the NHS", she responded: I think firstly we need to un-spin the headline behind this [and] put out the facts. So this 'new money' which I heard Matt Hancock say this morning on your channel, it's…
(2019-08-06). Business Group Spending on Lobbying in Washington Is at Least Double What's Publicly Reported. theintercept.com Influential corporate trade organizations and nonprofits spent $535 million on lobbying in 2017 and as much as another $675 million on unregulated efforts to influence public policy, according to a two-month investigation. | The figures, taken together, highlight how business interests can exploit loopholes in lobbying rules, which don't cover many staples of modern influence campaigns, such as strategic consulting, broadcast advertising, media relations, social media posts, and polling — or even the financing of astroturf campaigns. | MapLight r…
(2019-08-06). What Netflix's 'Great Hack' Gets Wrong About Cambridge Analytica. thenation.com What Netflix's 'Great Hack' Gets Wrong About Cambridge Analytica…
(2019-08-06). Twitter May Have Used User Data for Ads Without Permission. telesurenglish.net Twitter said on Tuesday that it may have used data for personalized ads without a user's permission due to issues with the microblogging website's settings. | The company said it recently discovered those issues and fixed them on Monday, although it hasn't yet determined who may have been impacted. | RELATED: | Facebook to Pay US $5 Billion Fine Over Privacy Violations | Consumer data is a powerful tool that companies use to decide where to place…
(2019-08-06). Irish government accused of breaking EU law by housing asylum seekers in 'inhumane' conditions. thecanary.co An NGO has called out the Irish government for its treatment of asylum seekers. The Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland ( MASI) said the government is housing asylum seekers in "inhumane" conditions. And it argued that they lack food, proper healthcare, an…
(2019-08-05). Stuck abroad: U.S. child begs Trump and Congress to save his life. peoplesworld.org 
On Sun., July 7, 2019, Egyptian authorities arrested a U.S. citizen, Reem Desoky, and her child, Mustafa Hamed, when they arrived at the airport in Cairo. The mother and her son live in Lancaster, Penn. Reem was sent to jail and Mustafa was given to his uncle Noor Desoky. Reem was arrested over Facebook posts, …
(2019-08-04). FRSO leader slams racist mass murder in El Paso. fightbacknews.org Washington DC – "The Freedom Road Socialist Organization strongly condemns the mass murder carried out in El Paso," said Masao Suzuki, chair of the FRSO Joint Nationalities Commission. Of the shooter he said, "With a Twitter account liking the hashtag BuildtheWall and a photo of guns spelling Trump, it is clear that the motivation for this white supremacist crime is shaped by Trump's racist attacks." | On August 3, a Trump-supporting gunman carried out a massacre of at least 20 people in El Paso, Texas, which he justified in racist, anti-immigrant statement. | Suzuki added, "Racist violence, from the massacres of…
(2019-08-04). FRSO leader slams racist mass murder in El Paso. fightbacknews.org Washington DC – "The Freedom Road Socialist Organization strongly condemns the mass murder carried out in El Paso," said Masao Suzuki, chair of the FRSO Joint Nationalities Commission. Of the shooter he said, "With a Twitter account liking the hashtag BuildtheWall and a photo of guns spelling Trump, it is clear that the motivation for this white supremacist crime is shaped by Trump's racist attacks." | On August 3, a Trump-supporting gunman carried out a massacre of at least 20 people in El Paso, Texas, which he justified in racist, anti-immigrant statement. | Suzuki added, "Racist violence, from the massacres of…
(2019-08-03). El Paso Shooting Suspect May Have Authored Manifesto Containing White Nationalist Talking Points. splcenter.org The suspect in a shooting that left 20 people dead at an El Paso Walmart may have posted and liked anti-immigrant leaning remarks on what appears to be his Twitter account.
(2019-08-01). Facebook Dismantles Saudi-Linked Network of Fake Accounts. theantimedia.com More than 350 profiles and pages linked to the Saudi government with some 1.4 million followers were taken down by Facebook on Thursday.
(2019-07-29). Texas sheriff who stars on reality show fails to publicly address sexist images posted on Facebook by one of his top officers. splcenter.org Stories about law enforcement officers disciplined for posting offensive images or words on Facebook are increasingly popping up in the news.
(2019-07-26). MSNBC's Anti-Sanders Bias Makes It Forget How to Do Math. fair.org 
When MSNBC legal analyst Mimi Rocah ( 7/21/19) said that Bernie Sanders "made [her] skin crawl," though she "can't even identify for you what exactly it is," she was just expressing more overtly the anti-Sanders bias that pervades the network. MSNBC's Mimi Rocah ( 7/21/19) explaining how Bernie Sanders makes her "skin crawl." | The hostility is so entrenched, in fact, it seems to have corrupted MSNBC's mathematical reasoni…
(2019-07-17). Retaking Everything: The Story of Identity Dixie. splcenter.org A small Facebook campaign predicated on keeping Confederate monuments in place has morphed into a group of more than 200 ardent, secretive separatists planning to make the South a separate nation. And Hatewatch has learned the identities of some of the group's leaders and members.