(2021-05-13). A mainstream outlet accepted my pitch on what media refuses to say about US empire — then refused to let me say it. thegrayzone.com A mainstream academic outlet called The Conversation green-lighted my article on foreign policy issues Western media refuses to discuss. With the piece ready to go live, everything went horribly wrong. This is a story about how the media works. Specifically, it's about my failed attempt to publish an article with the mainstream media about some of the things that news outlets consistently avoid when they cover US/UK foreign policy. You're maybe thinking, "That's your own fault — why would you …
(2021-05-13). A mainstream outlet accepted my pitch on what media refuses to say — then refused to let me say it. thegrayzone.com The Conversation, a mainstream academic outlet, green lighted my article on foreign policy issues Western media refuses to discuss. With the piece ready to go live, everything went horribly wrong. This is a story about how the media works. Specifically, it's about my failed attempt to publish an article with the mainstream media about some of the things that news outlets consistently avoid when they cover US/UK foreign policy. You're maybe thinking, "that's your own fault — why would you …
(2021-05-13). We can Defeat the Corporate Media's War to Snuff Out Independent Journalism. orinocotribune.com 
By Jonathan Cook — May 10, 2021 | I wanted to use this opportunity to talk about my experiences over the past two decades working with new technology as an independent freelance journalist, one who abandoned — or maybe more accurately, was abandoned by — what we usually call the "mainstream" media. | Looking back over that period, I have come to appreciate that I was among the first generation of journalists to break free of the corporate media — in my case, the Guardian — and ride this wave of new technology. In doing so, we liberated ourselves from the narrow editorial restrictions…
(2021-05-13). Russian Military Police Blocked US Convoy In Northeastern Syria (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | On May 13, a unit of the Russian Military Police intercepted a US military convoy in Syria's northeastern region, which is controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). | According to
(2021-05-13). Failed Venezuelan coup leader now wants dialogue. But here's what corporate media won't tell you. thecanary.co Juan Guaidó, the leader of the US-backed coup attempt in Venezuela, is now But there's an important reality that the corporate-owned press will surely leave…
(2021-05-13). Latinx Threat Narrative: Are We Dangerous? indybay.org This piece discusses the Latinx Threat Narrative propaganda that has become well known in America's everyday conversations. This piece also touches on topics like racialization of minority groups and how these dangerous tools are use to further divide groups in America.
(2021-05-13). Political Rashomon: The Latest NYC Sex Scandal. counterpunch.org New York is in the midst of a major round of local elections. Come November, after eight long years, the current mayor, Bill de Blasio, will be replaced as well as the City Controller, Public Advocate, Borough Presidents and City Council members. More than a half-dozen candidates — Democrats, Republicans and others — are running
(2021-05-12). Art Against Drones. dissidentvoice.org 
At the High Line, a popular tourist attraction in New York City, visitors to the West side of Lower Manhattan ascend above street level to what was once an elevated freight train line and is now a tranquil and architecturally intriguing promenade. Here walkers enjoy a park-like openness; with fellow strollers they experience urban beauty, …
(2021-05-12). US media seize on Pfizer vaccine authorization for children to fully reopen schools. wsws.org For the political establishment and corporate media, the push to quickly vaccinate adolescents is motivated not by public health concerns, but rather by the profit interests of the corporate-financial oligarchy.
(2021-05-12). Corporate media oppose Afghan control of Afghanistan. nationofchange.org Establishment reporting over the future of Afghanistan after Biden's announcement demonstrated the imperialist mindset of corporate journalists.
(2021-05-12). GOP Ouster of 'Xenophobic Extremist' Liz Cheney Called 'Flashing Red Danger Sign' for Democracy. commondreams.org "Political parties that promote lies and propaganda are setting their countries up for authoritarianism and fascism," warned Rep. Jamie Raskin after Rep. Liz Cheney's demotion by House GOP lawmakers. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2021-05-12). Latinx Threat Narrative: Are We Dangerous? indybay.org This piece discusses the Latinx Threat Narrative propaganda that has become well known in America's everyday conversations. This piece also touches on topics like racialization of minority groups and how these dangerous tools are use to further divide groups in America.