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Russell “Maroon” Shoatz is Free, But Others Languish

November 1, 2021 UNAC Editor Political Prisoners, Prisoners, Racism

by Margaret Kimberley, published on Black Agenda Report, October 27, 2021 Russell “Maroon” Shoatz has been granted compassionate release after 50 years in prison. The length of his sentence is outrageous but it is hardly unique. The United States not only has the dubious distinction of being the country with the largest population of incarcerated people, but it also has[…]

Miami Defenders of Twice US Kidnapped Venezuelan Ambassador, Alex Saab, Rally for his Release

October 30, 2021 UNAC Editor Lawfare, Legal Struggles, Political Prisoners, Propaganda, Venezuela

by Lauren Smith, published on Orinoco Tribune, October 25, 2021 The U.S. has twice kidnapped Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. His next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, November 1, and supporters are demanding his freedom. Washington’s actions against Saab contradict both international and humanitarian laws. [Black Agenda Report] On Sunday, October 24th, representatives from more than six independent activist groups[…]

With Military Actions in 159 Countries, America Is Now the World’s Police Force

October 30, 2021 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, U.S. Aggression

by Jim Lafferty, published on Socialist Action, October 6, 2021 A couple of weeks ago, President Joe Biden stood before the General Assembly of the United Nations and said that “for the first time in 20 years, the United States is not at war. We’ve turned the page.” His statement was a damnable lie; a damnable lie with respect to[…]

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[…]

DAY TWO — ‘CIA Tried to Kill Assange;’ US: ‘He’s Only Moderately Depressed & Won’t Go to Isolation

October 28, 2021 UNAC Editor Free Speech, Lawfare, Political Prisoners, US Hypocrisy, Whistleblowers

by Joe Lauria, published on Consortium News, October 28, 2021 The United States vowed that only a “moderately depressed” Julian Assange would serve time in a humane U.S. prison if he is extradited, while lawyers for Assange told the High Court that the Central Intelligence Agency plotted to assassinate him, as a two-day U.S. appeal hearing came to a close[…]

Alex Saab’s Statement Before Being Extracted from Cape Verde by United States Regime

October 28, 2021 UNAC Editor Hybrid Warfare, Lawfare, Political Prisoners, Sanctions and Economic Warfare, Venezuela

Letter from Alex Saab, published on Orinoco Tribune, October 21, 2021 Editorial note: This letter was read—with tears in her eyes—by Camila Fabri, Alex Saab’s wife, during a demonstration in repudiation of the second kidnapping of the Venezuelan diplomat from Cape Verde by the US, held in Caracas’ Plaza Bolívar on Sunday, October 17, attended by a crowd of indignant[…]

Ten Things for US to Understand About Latin America

October 28, 2021 UNAC Editor Latin America, Nicaragua, Socialism

by Laura Wells, published on Dissident Voice, October 21, 2021 The United States — the land and people — will be a lot better off when the idea of US supremacy is dropped. Toward that end, and toward the goal of a better world, here are ten things for US to understand about Latin America. This piece has a special[…]

Biden is No FDR and Build Back Better Legislation Proves It

October 28, 2021 UNAC Editor Austerity, Big Pharma, Capitalism, War on the Poor

by Ajamu Baraka, published on Black Agenda Report, October 27, 2021 It has to be said that this is the only possible explanation for the assertion that 2 people can block the Democrat majority in congress from doing what they have to do to keep their majority through the next general election. [jb] The idea that Joe Biden is the[…]

Western Powers Strangle Ordinary Afghans with Economic Blockade

October 28, 2021 UNAC Editor Afghanistan, Central Aisia

by Yanis Iqbal, published on Toward Freedom, September 29, 2021 This article is from a month ago, but the basic circumstances remain the same. The primary change is that the SCO, which includes Afghanistan’s Central Asian neighbors along with Russia and China, has offered support to the Taliban with limited demands, those mentioned below. The Central Asian countries have firmly[…]

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[…]