Stephen Lendman's blog

  Electoral Politics in America 

by Stephen Lendman

He said, she said, who's ahead, who's behind discourse dominates political reporting. As a result, issues go unaddressed. People are left uninformed in the dark. Media scoundrels focus on popularity, not competence, and what readers and viewers most need to know.

  Palestinian Oppression: Official Israeli Policy

by Stephen Lendman

Born in blood, Israel's been drenched in it since. Its agenda reflects racist state terror ruthlessness. 

  Lies, Damn Lies, and Major Media Scoundrel Journalism

by Stephen Lendman

Merriam-Webster's defines journalism as involving "writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation."

In other words, the truth, the whole truth, and nothing else.

  Prospects for May Palestinian Elections

by Stephen Lendman

Last December, Fatah and Hamas agreed on forming a unity government and holding May presidential, parliamentary, and Palestinian National Council (PLC) elections. 

Targeting Free Expression

by Stephen Lendman

Free expression in all forms is fundamental in democratic societies. Without it, all other freedoms are at risk. 

  New York Times Promoting War on Iran

by Stephen Lendman

Longstanding Times policy supports imperial US wars against nonbelligerent countries posing no threats. 

It backed American-led NATO aggression against Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya. Using scandalous language like "Assad's butchery," it wants killer gangs armed and greater Western intervention.

  Justice on Trial: Lynne Stewart's Appeal

by Stephen Lendman

Lynne's case highlights American judicial unfairness. Her wrongful indictment, prosecution, conviction, sentencing, and harsher re-sentencing sacrificed her on the alter of upholding wrong over right. 

  Hana Shalabi: Hunger Striking for Justice

by Stephen Lendman

Israel administratively detains hundreds of Palestinians indefinitely without charge lawlessly. 

Like thousands of others incarcerated, their "crime" is wanting to live free on their own land in their own country. Israel calls it terrorism.

  Readying the Greek Corpse for Burial

by Stephen Lendman

Greece is being systematically raped, pillaged and destroyed. Bankers demand it. What they want, they get, no matter the human toll and economic ruin.

Standing armies pale by comparison. Financial oligarchs wage war by other means and take no prisoners. Greece is Exhibit A. More on it below.

  Daily Israeli State Terror

by Stephen Lendman

Major media scoundrels suppress reports about daily Israeli state terror. Most Americans, and many others, can't imagine what Palestinians endure.

  Planned Regime Change in Syria

by Stephen Lendman

Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and now Syria had peace and calm until Washington intervened belligerently. 

Strategies and tactics vary. Objectives are consistent. They involve replacing independent regimes with pro-Western ones by any means, including war.

  Fadi Quran Victimized by Israeli State Terror

by Stephen Lendman

On February 25, international and supportive Israelis joined 500 Palestinians protesting in Hebron's Old City. 

  Looting the Seas 

by Stephen Lendman

This article follows a previous one on the same topic. It covers work done by the Center for Public Integrity. It involves a multi-part series titled, "Looting the Seas." The initial article discussed the overall problem globally.

  NGO Monitor Denies Truth for Israel

by Stephen Lendman

NGO Monitor "was founded to promote accountability, and advance a vigorous discussion on the reports and activities of NGOs claiming to promote moral agendas, such as humanitarian aid and human rights."

  Syrians Overwhelmingly Approve New Constitution

by Stephen Lendman

Major media scoundrels can't bear reporting good news they'd rather suppress, so they downplay and disparage it best they can. More on that below.

  Debunking the Spurious Iranian Nuclear Threat

by Stephen Lendman

Previous articles debunked claims of Iran's alleged nuclear threat. For months, major media scoundrels regurgitated official lies.

Yet at least since 2007, America's annual intelligence assessment found none. Media reports ignored it. Suddenly old news is new news.

  Hunger Striking for Justice

by Stephen Lendman

Behind bars, prisoners have few ways to resist injustice. Refusing food's a common tactic. Khader Adnan's the latest detainee to attract attention. His heroism made it worldwide.

  Koran Burning: Dehumanizing Muslims

by Stephen Lendman

Despite constitutionally guaranteed religious freedom, America consistently violates fundamental rights, including respecting all faiths equally.

  Brutal Bahraini State Terror

by Stephen Lendman

For over a year, Saudi and Al-Khalifa monarchy security forces terrorized nonviolent protesters. Thousands braved tear gas, beatings, rubber bullets, live fire, arrests, torture and disappearances.

  Spoiling for War on Syria

by Stephen Lendman

Nearly a year ago, Western-backed insurgent violence erupted. Heavily armed foreign fighters supplemented internal ones. Al Qaeda's very much involved.

Russian and Chinese peace initiatives are spurned. Washington, rogue NATO partners, and pro-Western regional allies want conflict.

  Remembering Garda Ghista

by Stephen Lendman

On February 20, activist/scholar/author/humanitarian, and dear friend, Garda succumbed to breast cancer.

On February 22, her son Firdaus reported the sad news. Receiving hospice care, she died in southern Germany. She'd been surviving by what she called "a series of miracles." She'll be sorely missed.

  ACTA 2.0

by Stephen Lendman

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) calls the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) "a secretive, multi-nation agreement that threatens to extend restrictive intellectual property laws across the globe."

  Khader Adnan's Struggle Continues

by Stephen Lendman

Adnan symbolizes decades of merciless Israeli repression. He preferred death over living under its ruthless boot.

  Irresponsible Anti-Iranian Fear-Mongering

by Stephen Lendman

Irresponsible anti-Iranian political and pack journalism rhetoric sound ominously like spurious Iraqi WMD threats in the run-up to the 2003 war.

In his January State of the Union address, Obama said:

  Lynne Stewart Appeal for Justice

by Stephen Lendman

Lynne was wrongfully indicted, convicted, sentenced, and given a far harsher one unjustifiably on appeal.

On February 29, US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit arguments will be presented. She won't be there, but hopes massive support will turn out for her at the:

  Greece: The Epicenter of Global Pillage

by Stephen Lendman

Predatory bankers make serial killers look good by comparison. Their business model creates crises to facilitate grand theft, financial terrorism, and debt entrapment. 

They steal all material wealth and then some. They systematically rob investors and strip mine economies for self-enrichment.

  Gaza Gripped by Crisis

by Stephen Lendman

Punishing years under siege, Cast Lead's devastation, and regular IDF air, land and sea attacks took a terrible toll on Gazans physically, economically and emotionally.

  Khader Adnan Ending Hunger Strike

by Stephen Lendman

Ma'an News said Adnan will stop hunger striking following a deal to release him on April 17, according to PA Prison Affairs Minister Issa Qaraqe.

  Khader Adnan: Dying for Justice

by Stephen Lendman

He's a legend in his own time. Global human rights groups, activists, and many others support him. 

His extraordinary courage demands acknowledgement and recognition.

  Heightening Anti-Iranian Tensions

by Stephen Lendman

For months, Iran faced baseless accusations. They include:

• the spurious US Saudi ambassador assassination plot;