Friday, June 01, 2018
Michelle Wolf Roasts Trump Administration
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Putin on Iran and Israel (January 2015)
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Iran,
Israel,
Vladimir Putin
John Bolton Names Professional Islamophobe & Bush Official Fred Fleitz to National Security Staff
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Is It Contagious? Italy Crisis Spooks Europe, Markets
America’s Incredible Shrinking Influence
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America,
Liberty Report,
Ron Paul,
USA
Islamophobia Inc | Al Jazeera Investigations
Over two years, the number of groups that make up what’s become known as the Islamophobia industry has more than tripled. This investigation reveals the tactics these groups use to instigate a fear of Islam, including how they manipulate social media to create a false narrative that Muslims are trying to take over the country.
Anti-Muslim messages proliferate social media with bought-in followers, fake accounts and robotic amplifiers. The investigation also shows how these organizations try to suppress the rise of a Muslim political voice in America. It uncovers the “dark money” that has fuelled the rapid growth of Islamophobia Inc. - tens of millions of dollars which is funnelled through secretive, anonymous donor funds. We unveil the donors of the dark money and ask; what do they ultimately hope to achieve?
What Is the Business of Hate? Islamophobia Inc. in the US | The Stream
Hate crimes against Muslims have dramatically increased, according to FBI statistics. Muslims in the US have reported incidents ranging from verbal abuse and intimidation to physical assaults, whille mosques have been vandalised and, in some cases, been hit with home-made explosives.
Against this backdrop the number of Islamophobic organisations in the US has risen sharply - anti-Muslim groups trebled between 2015 and 2016. The election of Donald Trump as US president has given them more space to thrive, and they are becoming ever more adroit at spreading their disinformation through social media, buying fake Twitter followers and using bots that spread anti-Islam messages.
The traditional image of hate organisations brings to mind groups of disaffected, angry individuals with placards. But Islamophobia Incorporated is well-oiled, amply funded and politically connected.
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Islamophobia,
The Stream,
USA
Moon Jae-in Says Kim Jong-un Wants Denuclearisation
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
The Secrets of Sugar - The Fifth Estate - CBC News
Monday, May 28, 2018
Turkey’s Lira in Free Fall – Erdogan Calls Snap Election
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Italy's Populists Reach for Power - Five Stars for Rome | DW Documentary
But what does the movement stand for? The Five Star movement defines itself as grassroots and post-ideological. Its program of environmentalism, criticism of Italian refugee policy and the promise of financial aid for the socially disadvantaged appeals to both right and left-wing voters. A camera team accompanied the populist "anti-system party" on the campaign trail. Its core voters are in southern Italy, where unemployment is high and average incomes are low. Salvatore Micillo, who won 58 per cent of the votes cast in his constituency north of Naples, says, "Populism means addressing the people, and that's not bad: it's more about providing answers. The promise of a basic income of € 780 is intended to signal our intention of looking after our citizens. It doesn’t mean letting them stay at home, it means that the state will take you under its wing, protect you, give you work and trys to train you.” The candidates themselves project an image of modesty. "The ultimate goal of politics is not to do extraordinary things, but to prevent crap from happening," proclaims Party founder Beppe Grillo. But is the "MoVimento 5 Stelle" really ready for the responsibilities of government?
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Five Star Movement,
Italy,
populism
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