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Andrew Bacevich | Still Waiting: A Harvey Weinstein Moment for America's Wars?

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11 December 17 It's Live on the HomePage Now:   Reader Supported News WAVING HANDS FOR DONATIONS: Super important to get these few donations in. The dollar figures are by no means daunting. Your donation has made the difference in building RSN from day one. Invest in freedom, support RSN with a donation. Thank you sincerely. / Marc Ash, Founder Reader Supported News Sure, I'll make a donation! FOCUS: Andrew Bacevich | Still Waiting: A Harvey Weinstein Moment for America's Wars?    Andrew Bacevich, TomDispatch   Bacevich writes: "It took a succession of high-profile scandals before Americans truly woke up to the plague of sexual harassment and assault. How long will it take before the public concludes that they have had enough of wars that don't work?"   READ MORE Contribute to RSN Become a Fan of RSN on  Facebook  and  Twitter Update My Monthly Donation

Palestine Burns

Dear Friend, Over 200 Palestinians were injured and at least two killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Friday. The protests came in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and pledge to move the US embassy there from Tel Aviv, in a move that upended decades of US policy toward the region. By moving U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, as Dr. Ramzy Baroud rightfully says "The Entire US-Middle East Political Framework Just Collapsed" Also more stories from around the world.  If you don't mind, and if you think the content of this news letter is critical for the dignified living and survival of humanity and other species on earth, please forward it to your friends and spread the word. It's time for humanity to come together as one family! You can subscribe to our news letter here  http://www.countercurrents.org/news-letter/.  In Solidarity Binu Mathew Editor www.count

Massive ‘Break the Internet’ Revolt This Week to ‘Save Net Neutrality’, Doing politics – Shaping of the Common Enemy

Dear Friend, There will be massive ‘Break the Internet’ Revolt This Week to ‘Save Net Neutrality’.The demonstrations will vary widely, depending on the platform. “Facebook and LinkedIn users will ‘break’ their profiles by changing their relationship status to ‘Married’ (to net neutrality) or adding a new ‘job’ of ‘Defending Net Neutrality'” Also more stories from around the world.  If you don't mind, and if you think the content of this news letter is critical for the dignified living and survival of humanity and other species on earth, please forward it to your friends and spread the word. It's time for humanity to come together as one family! You can subscribe to our news letter here  http://www.countercurrents.org/news-letter/.  In Solidarity Binu Mathew Editor Massive ‘Break the Internet’ Revolt This Week to ‘Save Net Neutrality’ by Jake Johnson  http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/12/11/massive-break-the-internet-revolt-this-we

Rebecca Solnit | Don't Let the Alt-Right Hijack #MeToo for Their Agenda

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11 December 17 It's Live on the HomePage Now:   Reader Supported News IF WE DON’T GET SERIOUS, DECEMBER WILL BE A DISASTER - Traditionally, December is our best month for donations. Right now, donations are down 60% from one year ago. If we do not put all of our energy into turning this around now, December may well be a total disaster. In earnest. / Marc Ash, Founder Reader Supported News Sure, I'll make a donation! FOCUS: Rebecca Solnit | Don't Let the Alt-Right Hijack #MeToo for Their Agenda    Rebecca Solnit, Guardian UK   Solnit writes: "Feminism is now being weaponized for right-wing agendas. We must not allow that to happen."   READ MORE Contribute to RSN Become a Fan of RSN on  Facebook  and  Twitter Update My Monthly Donation

Charles Pierce | The Mike Flynn Freak Show Continues

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11 December 17 AM It's Live on the HomePage Now: Reader Supported News STILL CAN’T GET DONATIONS MOVING - HELP OUT! - We are still trying to get the December fundraiser moving (unsuccessfully so far). We certainly have enough Readers but so far very few donations. A few donations would really help. / Marc Ash, Founder Reader Supported News Sure, I'll make a donation! Charles Pierce | The Mike Flynn Freak Show Continues  Charles Pierce, Esquire Pierce writes: "You have to love a guy who's gone into business for himself before his boss even has the job." READ MORE One Person in Custody, Several Injured, in New York Explosion Reuters Excerpt: "An explosion rocked New York's Port Authority, one of the city's busiest commuter hubs, on Monday morning and police said one suspect was injured and in custody but that no one else was hurt in the rush-hour incident." READ MORE Mueller's Investigation Just Got Some Insurance