Censorship and Propaganda

The Case of Peng Shuai and U.S.Hypocrisy

December 19, 2021 UNAC Editor Censorship and Propaganda, China, Sports, US Hypocrisy, Women

by Monica Moorehead, published in Workers World, December 7, 2021 U.S. and Western imperialism are super-obsessed with finding any angle to demonize and smear the People’s Republic of China, politically, economically and culturally. A main strategy for these anti-communist attacks on China has been accusations of so-called human rights abuses. For example, President Joe Biden has gone on record calling[…]

Are Nicaraguan Migrants Escaping ‘Repression’—or Economic Sanctions?

November 5, 2021 UNAC Editor Censorship and Propaganda, Nicaragua, Propaganda, Weaponized Information

by John Perry, published on Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, November 3, 2021 “Record numbers” of migrants are coming into the United States from Nicaragua, according to Newsweek (7/29/21), which blames the increase on “arbitrary arrests and human rights abuses” by the Nicaraguan government. Former Sandinista leader Sergio Ramírez, writing for El Salvador’s El Faro (8/20/21), claims that “repression” by[…]

The Most Vital Battle for Press Freedom in Our Time

October 29, 2021 UNAC Editor Censorship and Propaganda, Featured, Free Speech, Government Corruption, Lawfare, Political Analysis, Political Prisoners, Prisons and Prisoners, Resistance, U.S. Aggression, Whistleblowers

by Chris Hedges, published on SheerPost.com, October 28, 2021 I think we need, as we follow these proceedings focused solely on Julian Assange’s state of mind and ability to tolerate torture, to look at his incredible accomplishments (not crimes) and the hideous brutality of his accusers. Thank you Chris Hedges for bringing us back to the source. [jb] WASHINGTON, D.C[…]

Julian Assange Extradition Appeal: Day 1

October 27, 2021 UNAC Editor Action!!, Breaking News, Censorship and Propaganda, Journalism, Lawfare, Political Prisoners

by Nathan Fuller, published on Assange Defense, October 27, 2021 I find this truly heart breaking. After all the groundbreaking work Assange has done. After his brilliant implementation of a system for whistleblowers to securely pass on their information through a venue capable of analyzing it for verity. Despite his bravely continuing in the face horrific harassment, death threats, surveillance[…]

Tussling with China: The Balkan Project Washington Wants to Derail

September 22, 2021 UNAC Editor Censorship and Propaganda, Democracy and Consent, Nicaragua

by Gregory Elich, published on Counterpunch, September 2, 2021 US Anti-China propaganda and Chinese infrastructure loans to EU Countries. Yes, China is making lots of these loans; no, they aren’t As work nears completion in the first phase of an ambitious project in Montenegro to develop a highway that will connect the Adriatic port of Bar with Serbia, Western officials[…]

The Hidden Hand of the US Blockade Sparks Cuba Protests

July 22, 2021 UNAC Editor Austerity, Censorship and Propaganda, Cuba, Economic Blockade, Hybrid Warfare, Migrants, Sanctions and Economic Warfare

by Medea Benjamin and Leonardo Flores, published on CommonDreams, July 13, 2021 Protests erupted in various Cuban cities the weekend of July 11 over dire economic conditions and a surge in Covid-19 cases. They are the biggest protests to hit Cuba in three decades, and they may well continue in the coming weeks. They come on the heels of artists’[…]

A “Traitor” to the American Death Machine Faces Years in Prison — While the Killing Goes On

July 15, 2021 UNAC Editor Censorship and Propaganda, Drones, Whistleblowers

By Chris Hedges, Published on Salon.com, July 13, 2021 Daniel will be sentenced on July 27 at 9am, in Alexandria Virginia. There will be a press conference in New York City on Daniel’s behalf, July 17th at 10 AM at 10th Ave & 31St. It will be recorded so look for the video on the Upstate Drone Action website. [jb][…]

Key Witness in US Case Against Assange Changes His Story

June 28, 2021 UNAC Editor Censorship and Propaganda, Political Prisoners, Whistleblowers

by Joe Lauria, published on Consortium News, June 27, 2021 An FBI informant upon whose information the United States based aspects of an indictment against imprisoned WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange has now admitted that he fabricated the evidence. Sigudur “Sigi” Ingi Thordarson has told an Icelandic publication in an article that appeared on Saturday that he made up the allegation[…]

Geneva Call To Free Assange

June 28, 2021 UNAC Editor Censorship and Propaganda, Civil Resistance, Free Speech, Lawfare, Petition

A primary witness has come forward and revoked his original incriminating statements regarding Assange assisting him with hacking. Below is a petition with over 5,000 signatures already. You can sign it HERE. Please sign and circulate this petition to. [jb] Geneva – June 4th 2021 ~We, the citizens of Geneva and beyond, launch the “Geneva Call” to request the immediate[…]

The US Gets Isolated by Its Blockade Policy: What Will Happen Now?

June 27, 2021 UNAC Editor Censorship and Propaganda, Cuba, Sanctions and Economic Warfare, United Nations

by Alejandra Garcia, published on Resumen English, June 24, 2021 Cuba’s new victory over Washington was not news in the US. No head of diplomacy or White House representatives issued any criteria regarding the fact that 184 of the 193 countries that make up the United Nations (UN) voted on Wednesday to end the blockade imposed on the island for[…]