US Bombs Syria in Retaliation for Alleged Chemical Attack

In response to allegations of the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government in the country’s ongoing civil war, President Trump has ordered a series of air strikes on Syrian targets in what could be an overture to regime change. The strikes were carried out late Thursday night, hours after Russian deputy Ambassador Vladimir … Continue reading “US Bombs Syria in Retaliation for Alleged Chemical Attack”

World’s Largest Arms Dealers Lecture Americans on ‘Assault Weapons’

Almost immediately after the latest mass shooting incident in Orlando, Fla. last Sunday, the typical hue and cry regarding weapons bans has again crept out from the White House and state lawmakers. In a statement to the press on Tuesday the President expressed support for a ban on "assault weapons," exhorting Congress to “Make it … Continue reading “World’s Largest Arms Dealers Lecture Americans on ‘Assault Weapons’”

Who Is Mordechai Vanunu and Why Should You Care?

En route to an apartment building situated in the old quarter of Rome, Italy, a dark-complexioned Israeli man and an attractive female tourist sit quietly in a taxicab. Ready to relax for a short holiday in the beautiful Italian city with his beautiful companion, the man feels at ease. The couple arrive at their destination, … Continue reading “Who Is Mordechai Vanunu and Why Should You Care?”

The Empire Comes Home

In mid-April, famed national security state journalist Glenn Greenwald gave a talk at the “Stop the Wars on Drugs and Terrorism” conference, held jointly at the University of Texas at Austin by the Future of Freedom Foundation and Young Americans for Liberty. In his speech, Greenwald made a point which, in light of recent events … Continue reading “The Empire Comes Home”