Elon Musk says “the fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy.” He is half right. Empathy is America’s weakness — not because it has too much of it, but because it does not have nearly enough. @inkstickmedia.com

On #Thanksgiving each year, Native Americans hold a sunrise ceremony on Alcatraz island, honoring Indigenous resistance over the years & the historic 1969 Native American occupation of #Alcatraz. Latest episode of my podcast #StoriesOfResistance. @therealnews.com

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the start of Plan Cóndor, the secret U.S.-backed terror network that allowed repressive regimes to persecute opponents living in exile. The upcoming season of my podcast #UnderTheShadow dives into this past & the search for justice. @therealnews.com

Far-right former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested, after he attempted to remove his ankle monitor. Important reporting @brianmier247.bsky.social #Brazil #Bolsonaro

Violent raids on workplaces & homes. ICE arresting dozens. "They’re masked. They run out of cars with tinted windows & they just grab people, citizen or not, & they’re asking for papers," says @codepink.bsky.social's Danaka Katovich. Incredible, chilling reporting @therealnews.com & Marc Steiner

Just a year ago, almost no one had ever heard of him. A name in a crowd. But last night, #ZohranMamdani became the mayor-elect of NYC. He did it by building a working-class movement. My podcast episode #StoriesofResistance. @therealnews.com

According to a new investigation, for years, Exxon funded the libertarian Atlas Network to spread climate change denial across Latin America. “The objective is to help, but not be known for its help," Atlas wrote in 2000. Important report ahead of #COP30 @theguardian.com @geoffdembicki.bsky.social

Just a year ago almost no one had ever heard of #ZohranMamdani. Now, he is the leading candidate for NYC mayor. Democratic Socialist who has ignited a working-class movement for change. The latest from my #podcast #StoriesofResistance @therealnews.com

Attacking so-called "drug boats". Drone strikes. Military buildup. The so-called "president of peace" seems to be pushing the US full speed toward an attack on #Venezuela.
I sat down w/ the Guerrilla History Podcast to discuss it all. Please check it out...

Happy International Podcast Day!
Yes. It's a thing. Please consider supporting my podcast #StoriesOfResistance & give it your vote. It's a Signal Award finalist for Best History Podcast. You can vote, here👇 Many thanks! #InternationalPodcastDay @therealnews.com vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...

Host @marcsteiner is also in the running for a Signal Award for best episode host, for his incredible reporting on the situation in Gaza. You can vote for him, as well, here: vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting... @therealnews.com

Huge news! My podcast Stories of Resistance is a finalist for a Signal Award. It's also now running for a Listener's Choice Award. Anyone can vote. Here's the link! 👇 Thanks for the support. vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting... @therealnews.com @globalexchange.bsky.social #StoriesOfResistance

Bolsonaro is going to jail. And it has important implications in and outside of #Brazil. In holding the former president accountable, Brazil’s legal system has delivered a historic victory for democracy.

My latest for @truthout.org, now available on my Patreon.
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"I've never felt so sad."

18-year-old high student Marcelo Gomes was picking up friends for volleyball practice when he noticed a white car following him. Minutes later he was pulled over, handcuffed & arrested. Gomes is originally from #Brazil & undocumented www1.folha.uol.com.br/internaciona...

Overseas travel to the U.S. has tanked under #Trump. Well duh... that's what happens when you detain & deport innocent people (including Canadian & European tourists) attack other countries, vow to invade & steal their land & ignite a global tariff war. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

The runoff presidential election is underway in #Ecuador. Trump ally Daniel Noboa is battling left former National Assembly member Luisa González, of Cornea's Citizens Revolución. It's a tight race. Polls opened 2 hrs ago. Voting lasts until 5pm, local time. I'm on the ground in Quito.