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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. As Israel strikes central Beirut, Yemen and Gaza after the massive attack Friday in the Beirut suburb that killed the Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, one of the most powerful figures in the region, we’re joined by Gideon Levy. He is Israeli journalist, author, columnist for Haaretz, […]

Pfizer, CDC withheld evidence that COVID-19 vaccines increased the risk of myocarditis in children Pfizer and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) withheld evidence that the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines increased the risk of myocarditis in children, according to two sets of documents made public. Confidential Pfizer documents leaked by Project Veritas show that Big Pharma had "evidence that suggests patients who received a (COVID-19) vaccine are at […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! We’re going to turn to Washington, D.C., right now for more on all of this, to look at how Iran could respond to the Israeli strike Friday in Lebanon that killed the Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. We go to Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He’s […]

Disinformation isn’t the problem. Government coverups and censorship are the problem In a perfect example of the Nanny State mindset at work, Hillary Clinton insists that the powers-that-be need “total control” in order to make the internet a safer place for users and protect us harm. (Article by John & Nisha Whitehead republished from Rutherford.org) Clinton is not alone in her distaste for unregulated, free speech online. A bipartisan chorus that includes both presidential […]

Israeli Soldiers Push into Gaza's Jabaliya Refugee Camp, "Firing at Anyone Who Moves"Israeli Bombs Rain Down on Lebanon as Hezbollah Says It Repelled Israeli Border IncursionsIsraeli PM Netanyahu Warns Lebanon Could Face "Destruction and Suffering Like Gaza"Syria Says Israeli Strike on Damascus Killed 7 CiviliansU.N. Chief Warns Israel Against Blocking UNRWA's Work Aiding Palestinian RefugeesIsraeli Defense Minister Cancels Plans to Meet in Washington, D.C., with Pentagon Chief5.5 Million Urged to […]

Being a homesteader involves more than growing crops in your garden. Homesteading is about being self-sufficient and learning useful skills that can help you survive during peaceful times and when SHTF. To become more self-reliant, you can learn a variety of useful skills, such as animal husbandry, basic carpentry and food preservation. (h/t to SimpleFamilyPreparedness.com) Animal husbandry Raising animals is an important aspect of homesteading. If you plan to raise animals for meat or dairy, […]

Israel’s attacks on journalists continue, as well. On Wednesday, an airstrike on the Jabaliya refugee camp killed Al-Aqsa cameraman Mohammed al-Tanani and injured the reporter Tamer Lubbad. Al Jazeera Arabic camera operator Fadi al-Wahidi was also injured while covering attacks on Jabaliya, shot in the neck by an Israeli quadcopter. This is his colleague, journalist Anas al-Sharif, detailing the attack. Anas al-Sharif: “Suddenly, a quadcopter drone appeared above the broadcast […]

Onions have an ancient and fascinating history, with origins tracing back to Central Asia, Iran and West Pakistan. Cultivated for over 5,000 years, onions were likely a staple in prehistoric diets long before the advent of agriculture or written records. Their long shelf life and adaptability made them an essential food source, capable of thriving in diverse climates and soils. In ancient Egypt, onions were more than just a dietary staple – they […]

Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati is calling for a U.N. resolution demanding an “immediate” ceasefire as Israel intensifies its assault on Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes on Thursday killed at least 22 people and injured more than 100 others in a crowded residential area of Beirut. Survivors recounted the terror of Israel’s overnight strikes as they surveyed the damage to their homes. Ala’a Baydoun: “I was praying. We heard the first […]