Новости за 23.04.2026

On this episode of CounterPunch Radio, Erik Wallenberg and Joshua Frank welcome back Ramzy Baroud to discuss his new book, Before the Flood, a profound exploration of Palestinian history and resilience through the personal stories of his family—the al-Badrasawis. Beginning with intimate details of village life in Beit Daras prior to the Nakba. They also talk about More

Presidents have been perverting "consent of the governed" for centuries. “Consent of the governed” was a signature line of the Declaration of Independence, and it has echoed in official declarations ever since Jefferson’s time. President Harry Truman assured Congress in 1952, “No government can be invested with a higher dignity and greater worth than one based upon the principle of consent.” But this has long since been a charade.  More

It is tempting to argue that Israel’s new military doctrine is predicated on perpetual war—but the reality is more complex. Not that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would object to such an arrangement. On the contrary, his relentless drive for military escalation suggests precisely that. After all, his openly declared quest for a “greater Israel” More

On April 14, President Lula submitted a bill to Congress that, if passed, will reduce Brazil’s work week to 40 hours. It was submitted under the legal condition “constitutional urgency” meaning that Congress is required to bring it to a floor vote within 45 days. During a press conference the following day, Lula’s Chief of Staff, Guilherme Boulos (PSOL) said that he believes the measure will be passed within 3 months. The Lula administration has spent the last 3 years negotiating behind the scenes... Читать дальше...

When we look at data on life expectancy, that seems like a reasonable question to ask. We can argue over the causes and mechanisms, but it is an undeniable fact that people in states that are controlled by Republicans have much shorter life expectancies than people who live in states controlled by Democrats. More

In Cuba, hardship is not abstract. On my most recent visit, I watched residents use metal rods to probe beneath the pavement for water lines because municipal pump failures had left them scrambling for access to drinking water. If U.S. policy is meant to help the Cuban people rather than merely punish the Cuban government, More

Back in February, the Trump administration announced sweeping overhauls that would radically weaken the Operational Test for the 2030 Census. The test is meant to serve as a dress rehearsal of sorts, allowing the Census to evaluate its operational mechanics before scaling them up nationwide. And it would appear that some of the administration’s most More

No matter how much Teflon Trump seeks to let nothing stick, it is now quite clear that the United States has suffered an ignoble defeat in Iran. His promise of an “unconditional surrender” is more empty that his campaign promises “not to start a war” and to be a “peace president.” Thrashing around for a More

Reports of food shortages on naval ships deployed to the Middle East. Video footage of disabled military veterans—some in wheelchairs, others leaning on canes—being zip-tied and dragged out of the Capitol Rotunda for staging a peaceful, anti-war protest. Sixty-six veterans were arrested while conducting a flag-folding ceremonyin recognition of the 13 military servicemembers who have died so far More

The Earth is in a fine mess, but human beings sealed in laboratories full of energy and vigour, attached to screens, and running tests about conditions in space, have another reason to cheer.  Between April 1 and April 11, the Artemis II undertook a flyby of the Moon and returned safely.  News bulletins, life stream feeds and More

The Trump administration has been working fervently to silence political dissent. The State Department has revoked the visas of students who have criticized Israel or “celebrated” the murder of Charlie Kirk. On April 10, the Department of Justice fired two judges who had previously dismissed deportation cases against pro-Palestinian students. In its second term, the Trump administration has dismissed More

Jack Evans’ bid for DC Council chairman has ended with a whimper. Unable to collect enough signatures to get on the ballot, Evans dropped out of the race last week, he told WUSA9. This is a stunning rebuke for a man who served a record 29 years on the DC Council as the Ward 2 representative, More

2025 was a year in which the ten wealthiest did quite well for themselves as did the rest of their cohorts among both the wealthiest .1% and the wealthiest 1%. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the combined wealth of the wealthiest ten in 2025 reached $2,484 billion after growing 29.3% during the year with More

The invisible forest is made up Of trees (of beeches/books Made up of leaves Turning Invisibly, this forest Through which we walk Determining our path, The tree trunks – the caudex – The codes Determine the w [ . . . ]