Why I am Opposed to the War in Vietnam – Martin Luther King
On April 30, 1967, Martin Luther King delivered an anti-Vietnam War speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Titled, Why I am Opposed to the War in Vietnam, King speaks out on America's involvement in the war connecting it to economic injustice and lack of moral standing.
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Central & Eastern Europe, Geopolitics
Kazakhstani Chessboard – Part 1 – The Setting
Were the events in Kazakhstan a popular workers uprising, a "Colored Revolution", or a manifestation of power struggles within the Kazakh establishment? Or all of the above? The Barricade's Boyan Stanislavski and Maria Cernat discuss the general political realities in Kazakhstan today, as well as the fundamental premises for such violent events to have occurred.
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Native Hawaiians Fight US Navy for Polluting Island’s Water
Under the cover of pre-dawn darkness, Native Hawaiians surprised the gates of the US Navy Command with a civil disobedience action over the Red Hill fuel leak. Empire Files producer Mike Prysner was on the ground.
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Carl Sagan testifying before Congress in 1985 on climate change
Witnesses testified on how the greenhouse effect will change the global climate system and possible solutions.”
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Economy & Work, Geopolitics, History
The Making of Global Capitalism with Leo Panitch
On the first anniversary of the death of our dear friend Leo Panitch, we republish this 2015 interview with Leo by Chris Hedges.
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Julian Assange & the National Security State | Interview with Paul Jay – Part 2
In this second part of the interview series with filmmaker and journalist Paul Jay, they assess Biden’s foreign policy since taking office. They also explore whether the fight for press freedom will continue if Julian Assange is extradited to the U.S., and why the national security state continues to pursue him despite the serious consequences for press freedom.
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Law & Justice, U.S. Politics, Western Europe
Can we save Assange? We will not give up! Abby Martin, Snowden, Chomsky & others speak out!
In this video, acTVism compiled past statements by leading intellectuals, journalists, whistleblowers, etc. that provide context to the Assange case and also warn of the consequences that the extradition of Assange will have on democracy. These statements were made before a British court ruled in favor of the U.S. to extradite Assange.
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Big Tech, China, Nuclear Arms Policy, U.S. Politics
YouTube Censorship & the Threat of Nuclear War With Paul Jay
In this episode of The Source, Zain Raza talks with filmmaker and journalist Paul Jay about YouTube censorship and the threat of nuclear war. In addition, we talk about the growing threat of war with China and why militarization is on the rise around the world.
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Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, USA
Russia’s ‘imminent’ invasion of Ukraine or a slow ‘annexation’ of Donbass?
Despite widespread speculation, a shooting war between Ukraine and Russia is highly unlikely. The ‘annexation’ of the breakaway republics is on the horizon.
The media all over the world, most notably in Europe and North America, has been attempting to persuade the public in recent weeks that Russia is about to invade Ukraine. However, there are a number of reasonable doubts about this interpretation.
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China, Climate Change, Military-Industrial Complex, U.S. Politics, Workers & Unions
ICEBERG AHEAD
Andrew van Wagner interviews Paul Jay on nuclear weapons, the media, and climate crisis.
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Central & Eastern Europe, Geopolitics, World
Barricade | Humanitarian crisis on the EU’s eastern border and the Polexit humbug
In this special episode produced in collaboration with The Analysis, Maria Cernat (Romania) and Boyan Stanislavski (Bulgaria) of The Barricade and Małgorzata Kulbaczewska-Figat (Poland) of Strajk.eu discuss these topics.
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Corporate Dems Won’t Push the Real Wedge Issue and Lose – Paul Jay
Polls show at least 10% of conservative Republicans consider climate change a top priority, 24% consider it important and favor stronger Federal action. Paul Jay's interview by Muslim TV.
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House Committee Chairwoman Maloney Nails Oil Executives
House of Representatives Oversight Committee held hearings with the CEOs of the largest oil companies where Chairwoman Maloney read quotes from internal Exxon documents, which exposed that Exxon knew for years that fossil fuels were causing global warming and that it would lead to catastrophic consequences. She attempted to get the CEOs to acknowledge having lied, which they refused to do. This is an excerpt from the House of Representatives Oversight Committee held on October 28, 2021.
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Daniel Ellsberg on Assange Extradition Hearing
Daniel Ellsberg participated in an Italian press conference demanding freedom for Julian Assange.
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Why the Media Doesn’t Understand Control Fraud
Financialization of the economy and pervasive corruption go hand-in-hand. The stronger the financial sector and more parasitical it becomes, the more profound and systemic the corruption. Paul Jay joins “The New Untouchables” for a discussion about Bill Black’s conception of “control fraud.”
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A Conversation With Paul Jay – Pt 4
Sections of the elites remain in climate denial, or believe technology will save the day, or dream about living in futuristic cities where most humans are expendable. Are there members of the elites who see the real danger and are willing to take effective action? Paul Jay is interviewed by Andrew Van Wagner.
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A Conversation With Paul Jay – Pt 3
Paul is interviewed by Andrew Van Wagner about the urgency of the climate crisis and the lack of an effective plan coming from most governments. Paul says a just transition for fossil fuel workers could change the politics of the issue in the U.S., but it’s not part of the Biden plan.
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A Conversation With Paul Jay – Pt 2
Paul is interviewed by Andrew Van Wagner where they continue their discussion about nuclear weapons, the media, and climate crisis.
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China, Middle East, Military-Industrial Complex, U.S. Politics
Pt 2/2 – Paul Jay & Abby Martin on Afghanistan, 9/11 & Climate Change
In an episode of the Empire Files Podcast, Abby interviews Paul about his investigation into the 9/11 attacks, his experiences in Afghanistan, and his interviews with climate scientists.
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Pt 1/2 – Paul Jay & Abby Martin on Afghanistan and 9/11
In an episode of the Empire Files podcast, Abby interviews Paul about his investigation into the 9/11 attacks, his experiences in Afghanistan, and his interviews with climate scientists.
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China, Geopolitics, Military-Industrial Complex, U.S. Politics, USA
A Conversation With Paul Jay – Pt1
Paul is interviewed by Andrew Van Wagner, and in this segment, he talks about working with Daniel Ellsberg on a documentary film based on the book Doomsday Machine.
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Middle East, Military-Industrial Complex, USA
Afghanistan War Pays Off BIG For Generals Who Lied
Where are all the top U.S. commanders of the Afghanistan War who lied to keep it going for 20 years? Turns out they're doing pretty well! A report by Abby Martin for Empire Files.
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Rethinking Development: Towards a Post Hegemonic World
Young Scholars Initiative - This panel discussion was part of the fourth annual UNCTAD YSI Summer School.
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Afghans Will Bear the Brunt of Failed U.S. Occupation – Vijay Prashad
Vijay Prashad writes: The defeat of the United States – after spending $2.261 trillion and causing at least 241,000 deaths – is cold comfort for the people of Afghanistan, who will now have to contend with the harsh reality of Taliban rule.
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Pepe Escobar: How Russia-China Are Stage-Managing the Taliban
Pepe Escobar writes about the first Taliban press conference, conducted by spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.
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Rethinking Development: Towards a Post Hegemonic World
This panel discussion was part of the fourth annual UNCTAD YSI Summer School. Read more about the summer school here and join us live next time!
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The Rise of Authoritarianism in Eastern Europe – Pt 2/2 The Barricade
Four journalists from Eastern European countries analyze the rise of far-right movements, governments, and Western hypocrisy. This is a co-production between the Barricade and theAnalysis.news.
READ MOREThe Rise of Authoritarianism in Eastern Europe – Pt 1/2 The Barricade
Four journalists from Eastern European countries analyze the rise of far-right movements, governments, and Western hypocrisy. This is a co-production between the Barricade and theAnalysis.news
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History, Middle East, U.S. Politics
CIA Stories: Death Squads in Afghanistan
As the US Empire makes its major military retreat from Afghanistan, learn about the CIA forces that will be staying behind—and their disturbing 20-year track record of war crimes.
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Climate Change, Environment, Geopolitics, U.S. Politics, USA
America Vs. Everyone – Jeff Sachs
Jeff Sachs talks with Rob Johnson about the tragedy of modern geopolitics, and how our current race to the bottom could be reversed. This is an interview taken from the Institute of New Economic Thinking. For more of their material, please visit ineteconomics.org.
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Geopolitics, History, U.S. Politics
CIA Stories: The CIA is Born – Abby Martin
Abby Martin introduces the first installment of a new Empire Files series about the CIA explaining why the agency was created, and how it became the most nefarious criminal organization in the world, with CIA expert Douglas Valentine.
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Unanswered Questions About the Jan 6 Coup Attempt – Paul Jay
Paul is asked to comment on the state of the Jan 6th inquiry and issues related to policing and systemic racism. Paul is a guest on Muslim Network TV.
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Abby Martin – Uganda Dictatorship: Imperialism’s Pearl of Africa
Short documentary on Uganda's US-backed dictatorship, the country's freedom struggle from colonialism until today, and the geo-strategic role the regime plays for US Imperialism.
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A Guide to US Empire in Africa: Neocolonial Order & AFRICOM – Abby Martin and Eugene Puryear
Abby Martin speaks to Eugene Puryear to discuss the big picture of US imperialism in Africa: From the Berlin Conference to the subversion of liberation movements to neocolonial puppets and the current sprawl of AFRICOM "counterterrorism."
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The Climate Crisis and the Global Green New Deal – Bob Pollin
UMass Amherst professor and PERI Co-Director Robert Pollin discuss his latest book that he co-authored with Noam Chomsky, about the Global Green New Deal and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in addressing the climate crisis. Hosted by Rob Johnson on his podcast Economics and Beyond.
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Geopolitics, Haiti, South & Central America
Haiti’s Century of US Coups, Invasions & Puppets – Abby Martin
Amidst mass protests against their US-backed dictator, Abby Martin covers how the US Empire has determined the destiny of the Haitian people for generations.
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Biden’s Doublespeak About Ending Yemen War -Abby Martin
Abby Martin explains what President Biden really means by the duplicitous language in his major Feb. 4 foreign policy speech on ending the Yemen war.
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Biden’s Scary Foreign Policy Picks: A Blast From War Crimes Past – Abby Martin
A breakdown of Biden's new defense cabinet and what it means for war & peace. Who is Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Avril Haines, Lloyd Austin, and Linda Thomas-Greenfield? Abby Martin presents an Empire Files update.
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Empire Update: Did Trump Order Iran Assassination? – Abby Martin
From 2010 to 2012, during the Obama administration, four nuclear scientists were killed in Iran. Though Israel never took credit for the executions, reports were conclusive that Israel, working with the MEK, was behind the killings.
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‘4°C of Global Warming is Optimal’ – Even Nobel Prize Winners are Getting Things Catastrophically Wrong
Just as energy companies have been accused of paralyzing the political response to climate change, the trivializing of the dangers of climate breakdown by mainstream economists have paralyzed bold and timely action on climate breakdown for almost 50 years.
READ MOREEmpire Update: Afghanistan/Somalia Withdrawal Scam; Trump Weighs WWIII – Abby Martin
The Empire Update for Nov. 23 covering the Grand Finale of Trump's promise to end the Afghanistan War; what's really behind the Somalia troop withdrawal; US-backed monarchy sparks new potential war in Africa; State Department takes new action for Israel against BDS movement; and potential for Trump to start a war with Iran on his way out.
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Two-thirds of Glacier Ice in the Himalayas Will be Lost by 2100 if Climate Targets Aren’t Met
In 2007, a seemingly small error in a major international report, heralded huge changes in our understanding of the Himalayan glaciers.
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Looking Back at Today’s Uprising
In this essay by Ron Ridenour, he tells the story of his decades long experience as an activist, and reflects on the critical issues facing the people's movement, then and now.
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Central & Eastern Europe, Geopolitics
Kazakhstani Chessboard – Part 2 – From Spontaneous Demos to Rampant Riots
What exactly happened last week in Kazakhstan? This is a question that many people have. Was this a genuine protest, or a western-led American jab in Russia's soft underbelly? Was this a working-class movement or yet another post-Soviet attempt at a color revolution? It appears that there was a little bit of everything. The context is one of deep contradictions in Kazakhstan's ruling class and society as a whole. Boyan Stanislavski and Maria Cernat carefully examine the chronology of last week's events in Kazakhstan, highlighting the most doubtful moments and carefully explaining what conclusions can be drawn based on facts that are now public record. The hosts of "On the Barricades" also mention some possibilities for which there is only circumstantial evidence and which cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt at this time.
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