Stephen Lendman's blog

  Heading for Inevitable Disaster

by Stephen Lendman

In 1959, Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz liberated Cuba from imperial America, police state rule, and mafia bosses who turned the nation into a casino and brothel.

Cubans may want change, but won't tolerate recolonization under puppets serving Washington's interests.

  Keeping the Syrian Pot Boiling

by Stephen Lendman

The ink's barely dry on the March 21 Security Council Presidential Statement. It called on both sides "to bring an immediate end to all violence" and engage in conflict resolution diplomacy.

  Palestinians Denied Essentials to Life

by Stephen Lendman

Besides persecution, repression, and injustice, deprivation defines life in Occupied Palestine. Essentials fall way below minimum standards. 

Shortages and crises affect water, sanitation, electricity, fuel, and vital healthcare when most needed.

  Worrisome Security Council Presidential Statement on Syria

by Stephen Lendman

After months of internal wrangling, Security Council members unanimously endorsed efforts to end Syrian violence. Or did they? More on that below.

  Gaza Siege Harshness Continues

by Stephen Lendman

Israel's claimed easing is false. Besieged Gazans remain isolated. The Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) assessed conditions in January.

  Freedom or Death

by Stephen Lendman

On March 22, Hana Shalabi's 36th hunger strike day began. After examining her, Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHR-I) said she's in imminent danger of death.

  Perils of Attacking Iran

by Stephen Lendman

In mid-April, Istanbul or Geneva will host nuclear talks with Iran. America, Britain, France, Russia, China and Germany will attend. Russian Foreign Secretary Sergei Lavrov calls them a "last chance" to avoid war.

  New York Times Promotes War on Syria and Iran

by Stephen Lendman

As America's leading broadsheet, what it reports matters, especially on war and peace. 

Instead of accuracy, full disclosure, and supporting right over wrong, The Times consistently cheerleads US wars and prospective ones.

  Stepped-Up Pressure on Assad

by Stephen Lendman

Last weekend's anti-Assad Damascus and Aleppo terrorist violence reflects Washington's violent pursuit of regime change.

Peaceful resolution efforts are subverted. Obama's waging undeclared war. On March 19, Iran's Russian ambassador, Mahmoud Reza Sajjadi, explained US-style democracy, saying:

  Dying for Justice

by Stephen Lendman

On March 20, Hana's 34th hunger strike day began. The previous day, Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHR-I) said she's in imminent danger of dying.

  US Afghan Detainees Sent to Torture Prisons

by Stephen Lendman

Post-9/11, torture became official US policy. Bush officials mandated it. Obama continues it in US overseas prisons and foreign ones, including in Afghanistan. 

  America and Israel: Modern Day Spartas

by Stephen Lendman

America and Israel live by the sword. One day they'll perish by it. 

The more belligerence they pursue, the more enemies they make. They also lose influence. Eventually homeland support will erode, decay, and fade.

  Asking the Wrong Questions About War

by Stephen Lendman

Former New York Times executive editor Bill Keller now writes Times op-eds on alternate Mondays, as well as articles for The New York Times Magazine.

Too bad his columns get failing grades. Scoundrel journalism is featured. Truth and full disclosure are excluded. His March 18 article is typical. 

  Washington Preparing for More War

by Stephen Lendman

Already embroiled in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and numerous proxy wars in Pakistan, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, central Africa, and elsewhere, evidence suggests Obama's preparing for more.

  Rape and Murder in Afghanistan

by Stephen Lendman

On March 11, up to 20 US forces murdered 16 Afghan men, women, and nine children, aged two to 12. Children were massacred while they slept. Two women were also raped before soldiers killed them.

  Scoundrel Media Afghan Massacre Cover-Up

by Stephen Lendman

In all US war theaters, troops commit unspeakable atrocities. Trained to dehumanize enemies, their mission involves killing, destruction, and much more.

  Condemning Israel's Racist Occupation

by Stephen Lendman

Ongoing nearly 45 years and counting. Crimes of war, against humanity, and unspeakable atrocities define it. Growing condemnation hastens ending it.

  Heading for War with Iran

by Stephen Lendman

Israel wants it. So does Obama, but not until after November elections. Policy now focuses on winning. Waging more wars can wait, except for Syria, despite strong public support for Assad's reform agenda promising real change.

  Goldman Sachs: Making Money by Stealing It

by Stephen Lendman

Money power in private hands and democracy can't co-exist. Wall Street crooks transformed America into an unprecedented money making racket.

Goldman symbolizes master of the universe manipulative fraud. It's been involved in nearly all financial scandals since the 19th century.

  A Decade of America Ravaging Afghanistan

by Stephen Lendman

US imperial wars treat civilians like combatants. To facilitate killing, soldiers are taught to dehumanize enemies, especially darker-skinned ones and Muslims. 

  Ongoing Israeli State Terror

by Stephen Lendman

Throughout the Territories, Palestinians suffer horrifically. West Bank and East Jerusalem residents live in terror of pre-dawn raids, arrests, false charges, torture, rigged trials, and imprisonment. 

  Israeli-Style Ceasefires

by Stephen Lendman

International laws are clear and unequivocal. Fourth Geneva's Article 146 requires "the High Contracting Parties undertake to respect and to ensure respect for the present Convention in all circumstances." 

  Buried Alive Cruel and Unusual Punishment

by Stephen Lendman

What America's Eighth Amendment and international law prohibit, US federal, state and local prisons permit.

  Targeted Killings: US and Israeli Specialties

by Stephen Lendman

International law permits justifiable self-defense. Targeted killings are prohibited, especially premeditated ones like America and Israel repeatedly commit for reasons other than claimed. 

  Israel's Latest Ritual Slaughter

by Stephen Lendman

Four days of Israeli terror bombing left at least 25 Palestinians dead and dozens injured, some seriously. Human rights groups expressed outrage. So did Arab League states, Iran, Turkey, and Malaysia.

  Israel's Rogue Killing Machine

by Stephen Lendman

Israel's entire history reflects depraved, out-of-control targeted and mass killings. Days of unrelenting bombing, murdering and injuring Gazans shows its contempt for law and human life.

  Washington Plans War on Syria

by Stephen Lendman

On March 11, Assad repeated what he's said numerous times. He's "ready to support any honest effort to solve the situation."

  America's Afghanistan Legacy

by Stephen Lendman

In his book titled, "Freedom Next Time: Resisting the Empire," John Pilger discussed Afghanistan, saying:

  New York Times Wages War on Palestine

by Stephen Lendman

Like all US major media scoundrels, longstanding New York Times policy features one-sided pro-Israeli reports, commentaries, and opinions. 

Its coverage of Israel's latest Gaza aggression is one of many examples. More on that below.

  Israel Terror Bombs Gaza

by Stephen Lendman

Imagine living years under deplorable isolated siege conditions. Imagine also enduring regular Israeli land, sea and air attacks.