Nasser Arrabyee gives an update on the war in Yemen, where thanks to U.S. support for the Saudis an entire country is being starved and women and children killed in air strikes. So little attention has been paid to the war by the American media, public, and...
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Spy Budget, Oil Prices, & Yemen
On FPF #325, I cover several recent news stories. In 2020, the Trump Administration is seeking an $85 billion budget for intelligence agencies. US sanctions against Venezuela and Iran combined with OPEC oil production cuts could cause gas prices to rise. Secretary of...
Congress Votes to End War
On FPF #323, I discuss Congress passing the Yemen War Powers Bill. The bill calls for an end of the US involvement in the Saudi-led war against Yemen. The bill continues to face hurdles and Trump has threatened to veto the bill. I explain what is in the bill and why...
Chelsea Manning Fight the State
On FPF #321, I discuss Chelsea Manning's heroic refusal to testify in a secret federal court and her return to prison. Chelsea refused to testify in an unfair court by invoking her 1st, 4th, and 6th Amendment rights. Her rights were ignored, and she was thrown in...
News Roundup 3/9/19
Kelley Vlahos breaks down how different political factions are reacting to the BDS Movement. [Link] The EUROCOM commander calls for more US troops and warships to be deployed to Europe. He also said the US is considering sending more weapons to Ukraine. [Link] The...
News Roundup 2/25/19
US News YouTube will demonetize videos that promote ‘anti-vax’ views. [Link] YouTube deletes 400 channels with pedophilic comments posted by other people on the videos. [Link] Microsoft employees publish an open letter to the company condemning a contract to sell...
Yemen Warring Parties Talk the Talk and Never Walk the Walk
The great Yemeni journalist Nasser Arrabyee: (h/t nvsteveo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuOSxFwAw9Q
2/15/19 Daniel McAdams on the Death of Congressman Walter Jones
Daniel McAdams remembers Congressman Walter Jones, who passed away last week. Jones initially supported the War in Iraq, but after realizing his mistake began trying everything in his power to atone for it. He wrote over 12,000 letters to killed and wounded soldiers...
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