Since 1989, the wealthiest 1% of Americans have gained 21 trillion dollars, while the poorest 50% have lost almost 1 trillion.

The poorest 50% amount to roughly 150 million people, which means that their loss averages roughly 6000 dollars each.

Each step in increased regulation of the internet has reinforced the dominion of the existing giants.

The Japanese shipping company says its tanker was attacked by a missile, not a mine.

This does not conclusively say who attacked the ship. Perhaps some ally of the conman did it, to add to the military threats and economic warfare we know about. Or perhaps Iran did it in response to those military threats and economic warfare. Either way, the US is the aggressor overall.

"Under this policy, the [US] Coast Guard stops boats in international waters, searches them and their crew for drugs, destroys boats, and detains crew members for prolonged periods of time in inhumane conditions, regardless of whether any drugs are found aboard."

Assad Demolishes Refugee Homes to Tighten Grip on Rebel Strongholds.

Former rebels don't dare return home — many of them will be tortured.