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Dark smoke plume rising from a densely built area in Gaza following an Israeli airstrike, May 16, 2026
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The Streets That Swallow Us: A Day in the Annihilation of Gaza

UnTelevised correspondent Salah Akram reports from Khan Younis as Israeli bombardment escalates across Gaza — naming the dead, bearing witness, and asking the world to look.

Salah Akram
May 17, 2026· 4 min read
Gaza, May 15, 2026. Residential building burns after IOF airstrike on Nakba Day. [Salah Akram - UnTelevised Media]
Gaza GenocideHuman Rights

Thirteen Bombs. Eight Dead — On Nakba Day. Israel Downplays it as a Successful Operation

On the 78th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, Israeli warplanes struck the Al-Mu'taz residential building in Gaza City, killing eight civilians including three women and wounding more than 45 — the majority children and elderly. Israel declared the operation a success, claiming one Hamas commander was killed. Our correspondent Salah Akram was on the ground as it happened.

Salah Akram
May 15, 2026· 4 min read
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Human Rights

The Death of Tripp Brazeale: A Cover-up for a Child Killer

Fifteen-year-old Tripp Brazeale was found hanging from a rope in Arkansas woods. Two autopsies have ruled his death "undetermined." But St. Francis County Sheriff's Office fired a deputy for turning off his body camera during the incident, and the timeline of events raises questions about what really happened in those 49 minutes.

Radical Edward
November 4, 2024· 10 min read
Civil UnrestHuman RightsEnvironmental

Standing Rock #NoDAPL Camps Prepare for Eviction Today

Cannonball, ND - After over a year of struggling against the Dakota Access Pipeline's construction underneath the Missouri River, water protectors are now scheduled to be evicted from their main encampment. The encampment lies on unceded Fort Laramie Treaty land maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. A few hundred water protectors are still holding steady as the eviction deadline approaches.

Radical Edward
February 22, 2017· 3 min read
CybersecurityHuman RightsWorld News

#OpMyanmar Exclusive Interview with K3yhol3~Sec: A Massive Cover-up of Ethnic Cleansing

#OpMyanmar was launched by #K3yhol3Sec in early December in response to the genocide of the Rohingya Muslim community. Radical Edward sits down with Amber Suzumiya of K3yhol3 Sec to discuss the details of this operation and the cover-up of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar.

Radical Edward
January 10, 2017· 14 min read
Justice for Josiah Pinner - community rally flyer, Tampa FL, January 2019
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Undercover Officer Strikes & Kills Young Boy in Street: #JusticeForJosiah

Recently in the Tampa, FL area a young boy named Josiah Pinner was struck dead in the street by an undercover police car. The incident occurred on January 11th and was witnessed by the victims sister. Currently no charges have been brought against the officer in the death of this young boy. Police are also being less than forthcoming with information to the family. The community has planned a rally in protest of police action regarding this event for January 17th. A GoFundMe page has also been made to assist the family with final expenses.

Radical Edward
January 15, 2019· 3 min read
Portrait of Julia Ward Howe
Human RightsPolitics

The Mother's Day They Erased

In 1870, Julia Ward Howe issued a Mother's Day Proclamation calling for peace and disarmament. In 2026, both parties post tributes while funding wars that kill mothers. Julia Ward Howe wanted to disarm. The politicians posting flowers today want to arm.

Hunter Duke
May 10, 2026· 7 min read
Mothers march at Buenos Aires’ Plaza de Mayo in 1985.
Human RightsPolitics

Happy Mother's Day From the People Killing Mothers

While both Republicans and Democrats post Mother's Day tributes, the same government is bombing mothers in Gaza and Venezuela, killing mothers in ICE raids, criminalizing miscarriages, suppressing women's votes, and covering up Epstein's crimes. Conservatives are twice as guilty - but liberals are not innocent.

Radical Edward
May 10, 2026· 9 min read
Trump signing mass pardons as soon as he hits the oval office.
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Trump Pardons Corrupt Officials, Dismantles Anti-Corruption Oversight Office

President Donald Trump has granted pardons to more than 1,500 people, erasing nearly $2 billion in criminal penalties. The pardons follow a clear pattern: corrupt officials convicted of bribery and fraud walk free; political allies who broke laws on Trump's behalf are rewarded; lobbyists earn millions navigating the pardon process. Meanwhile, Congressional Democrats are investigating whether 'pay-to-play' corruption is driving Trump's clemency decisions.

Tyler Durden
May 9, 2026· 12 min read
Bob Vylan, a Black man with dreadlocks, performs on a large outdoor stage at Glastonbury Festival, holding a microphone and engaging with the crowd. Behind him, festival-goers wave Palestinian flags and respond to his performance.
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'Death to the IDF' Is Not About Killing Jews. It's About Dismantling Genocidal Ideology.

The controversial chant 'death, death to the IDF' is not antisemitic and not a call to murder. It is a demand to dismantle a military institution accused of genocide, war crimes, and apartheid. Bob Vylan's statement: 'We are for the dismantling of a violent military machine.' The chant means death to ideology, not death to people.

Tyler Durden
May 9, 2026· 9 min read
Shad White, a white man in his late 30s with dark hair and glasses, wears a dark suit and stands against a plain background with his arms crossed. He looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. This is an official portrait from his campaign website.
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The 'Mississippi Musk' Who Wants to Erase Black Power: How Shad White Uses State Authority to Target Minorities

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White, a Harvard Law grad and Federalist Society president, has systematically targeted immigrants, LGBTQ+ communities, and Black political representation through ICE partnerships, MOGE audits, and redistricting pushes. He's building a gubernatorial campaign on white supremacy dressed up as fiscal oversight.

Radical Edward
May 8, 2026· 9 min read
Saif Abu Keshek (left) and Thiago Ávila appear at a court in Beersheba, Israel, on May 5, 2026. Both were abducted by Israeli forces in international waters while on a humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Gaza.
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"He Was Forcibly Absent": Thiago Ávila's Mother Passes as Israel Extends Detention in International Waters Abduction

Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila's mother died while he remained in Israeli custody, unaware and isolated. He and Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek were abducted in international waters while on a humanitarian mission to Gaza, beaten, tortured, and detained based on secret evidence.

Hunter Duke
May 8, 2026· 8 min read
Hind Rajab on a playground swing, wearing a flower crown and smiling.
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She Was Five. Hind Rajab Would Have Turned Eight Today.

Hind Rajab was five years old when Israeli forces riddled her family's car with 335 bullets. She called for help. Help came — and was killed too. Today would have been her eighth birthday.

Radical Edward
January 29, 2024· 6 min read
 Palestinians stand near a vehicle destroyed in an Israeli settler attack in the West Bank
Gaza GenocideHuman Rights

Settlers Burn Electricity Cables in Jalud: The Ongoing Pogrom Campaign Against the West Bank

Israeli settlers attacked Jalud village, burning electricity cables and blocking roads to delay security forces. This is the latest in a coordinated campaign of terror backed by the Israeli state, protected by its military, and enabled by 34 new settlements approved in April 2026.

Radical Edward
May 1, 2026· 7 min read
Palestinian relatives mourn over the bodies of two Palestinians killed during an Israeli settler attack on a West Bank school
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They Killed a Child in a School: Israeli Settlers' Terror Attack on West Bank Students

Aws Hamdi al-Naasan, 14, was shot in the head while trying to escape his school. Marzouq Abu Naim, 32, was killed while rushing to save children. The killers were Israeli settlers, firing at students with military-precision accuracy. And the world watches.

Radical Edward
April 21, 2026· 7 min read
Activist removed from ICE facility in Burlington, Massachusetts
Human RightsCivil Unrest

The Liberal Handbrake Slips: Why 11 Mainstream Protesters Crossing the Line Matters

When ministers, lawyers, and therapists start getting arrested for blocking ICE facilities, something fundamental is shifting in how liberals view the system.

Radical Edward
April 28, 2026· 9 min read
The U.S. Capitol building dome rising against a blue sky in Washington D.C., the seat of Congress where the Section 702 surveillance law extension was debated and voted on
PoliticsHuman Rights

Surveillance State Wins Another Round: Section 702 Gets Temporary Extension

Congress voted to extend Section 702 of FISA for 10 days until April 30, after GOP leaders failed to secure a five-year or 18-month renewal. The warrantless surveillance program faces growing opposition from civil libertarians warning of a 'secret law' that would 'stun' the American public.

Tyler Durden
April 17, 2026· 8 min read
Maritime radar image and composite photo showing multiple small vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla encircling the massive MSC Maya container ship in the Mediterranean Sea, forcing it to change course
Gaza GenocideHuman Rights

Internationalist Piracy: Where States Failed, Ordinary People Enforced the Law

For the first time in history, civilians forced a 400-meter cargo ship carrying steel for Israeli weapons to change course. The Global Sumud Flotilla's unprecedented action proves the war machine can be disrupted — not by governments, but by people.

Radical Edward
April 20, 2026· 7 min read
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, right, claimed that the Inflation Reduction Act gives “tax breaks to wealthy Americans to buy electric vehicles” and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, left, two of Mississippi's most disgraceful senators
US NewsHuman Rights

Five Mississippi Politicians Just Took Food Off the Table for 37,400 People

Since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act took effect, Mississippi has seen a 10.6% drop in SNAP enrollment — about 37,400 Mississippians who no longer receive benefits. Sen. Roger Wicker, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Rep. Trent Kelly, Rep. Michael Guest, and Rep. Mike Ezell all voted yes. They've taken money from AIPAC and used it to starve their own constituents.

Tyler Durden
April 20, 2026· 9 min read
Detainee from 'Alligator Alcatraz' appears on video call with black eye and battered face.
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Systemic Torture and the Cover-Up at Alligator Alcatraz

On April 2, 2026, guards at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz cut off detainee phones for an entire day in direct violation of a federal court order. When detainees complained, guards beat them, broke a wrist, pepper sprayed 32 men in a cage, and caused an elderly man to pass out. This is what systemic torture looks like.

Hunter Duke
April 20, 2026· 11 min read
Large Iranian-flagged cargo ship M/V Touska seen from the deck of a U.S. Navy ship
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Trump Brags About Blowing a Hole in an Iranian Ship: This Is What War Crimes Look Like

Donald Trump bragged on Truth Social about the USS Spruance blowing a hole in Iranian cargo ship TOUSKA's engine room and seizing the vessel. Under international law, attacking a civilian ship in international waters is a war crime. The US is losing global hegemony as the world watches Trump's incompetence.

Tyler Durden
April 20, 2026· 7 min read
xAI datacenter under construction Southaven, Mississippi
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The Only Thing Tate Reeves Is Selling Is Mississippi Out

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves attacked journalists after church, retweeting Elon Musk. But his real legacy is the $77M TANF scandal, $20B xAI deal polluting Black communities, a decade of Medicaid obstruction, and legislative failures that kicked working people in the teeth.

Radical Edward
April 19, 2026· 12 min read
Donald Trump smirks as he poses in front of caged beds while touring a deportation detention facility.
World NewsHuman Rights

The Immigrant Prison Boom: Billions for Detention, Nothing for Justice

With $45 billion in funding, ICE is building a detention system that will rival the entire federal criminal prison system by 2029. Detention has increased 75% to 66,000 people, with plans for 135,000 capacity. The goal: pressure people into giving up their rights.

Hunter Duke
January 20, 2025· 8 min read
An ambulance crew responds after housing was destroyed by an Israeli air strike in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon.
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They Bombed a Hospital. Then They Bombed the Medics Who Came to Help.

Israel bombed Tebnine Government Hospital twice in two days, injuring 11 workers. Then they carried out a 'quadruple tap' attack that killed four medics and wounded six. This is the systematic destruction of Lebanon's healthcare infrastructure — a war crime the world ignores.

Tyler Durden
April 14, 2026· 7 min read
Hector Ruben McGurk is a 73-year-old marijuana prisoner serving a life without parole at federal prison in Victorville, California.
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Hector Ruben McGurk: A Life Sentence for Marijuana

Hector Ruben McGurk, 73, was denied parole in April 2026 and faces dying in federal prison for a non-violent marijuana offense while states legalize cannabis across America. His life without parole sentence means he will die incarcerated for a plant that is now legal in half of the country.

Tyler Durden
April 1, 2024· 5 min read
Katelyn Hall was remembered by her family as a loving mother who lit up every room she walked into and was Salutatorian of her high school class and Bellarmine University graduate.
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Katelyn Hall Deserved Help. Louisville Gave Her Bullets.

Katelyn Taylor Hall, 28, called 911 for help during a mental health crisis. Her family wanted a doctor. Louisville Metro Police sent executioners. Officers Robert Baker and Robert Gabbard shot and killed her in less than a second—tasers on their belts, training ignored, a suicidal woman treated as a threat to be neutralized.

Radical Edward
March 27, 2026· 7 min read
Palestinians stand inside a burned tent examining destroyed belongings after an Israeli settler attack in the village of Susya, Masafer Yatta, West Bank
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The West Bank Is Burning: Organized Settler Violence Escalates With State Backing

Since regional escalation began in February 2026, the West Bank has witnessed an acceleration of violence and displacement. OCHA has documented more than 150 settler attacks across 90 communities — an average of more than six attacks per day. Organized groups like Hilltop Youth and Ateret Cohanim carry out coordinated arson, livestock theft, and infrastructure attacks with state backing and police protection. Since January 2026, 1,697 Palestinians have been displaced due to settler violence and access restrictions — already surpassing the total for all of 2025. This piece examines the pattern of organized settler violence, state coordination, and the human cost of ongoing occupation.

Radical Edward
April 2, 2026· 14 min read
Wildkat Strike protester outside of NY State Prison
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Behind Bars, Forgotten by Design: New York's Wildcat Prison Strike

A deep examination of New York's February-March 2026 wildcat prison strike that exposed systemic abandonment of incarcerated people. The piece documents minimal staffing, denial of basic services, the state's failed response calling in National Guard, and the human cost of conditions violating UN standards for treatment of prisoners.

Tyler Durden
April 3, 2026· 8 min read
Palestinians wave Palestinian flags during a Land Day commemoration in the southeast of Gaza City, March 30, 2023
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On Land Day's 50th Anniversary, Israel Demolishes Palestinian Homes in Silwan While Settlers Rampage Across West Bank

On the 50th anniversary of Land Day, Israeli forces demolished two Palestinian homes in Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem. Meanwhile, settlers launched a wave of violence across the West Bank following the death of Yehuda Sherman, torching homes, burning cars, and attacking villagers. This piece examines the pattern of land confiscation, settler violence, and Palestinian displacement that has only intensified since 1976.

Radical Edward
March 31, 2026· 7 min read
A journalist carries burned safety gear from a car that was hit by an Israeli airstrike, which killed three journalists in south Lebanon on March 28, 2026.
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Israel Admits Photoshopping Evidence to Justify Killing Journalist

The Israeli military openly admitted to creating a fake photo of journalist Ali Shoaib to claim he was affiliated with Hezbollah.

Tyler Durden
April 3, 2026· 7 min read
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Human RightsUS News

AI Policing Is Destroying Innocent Lives — And Police Are Letting It Happen

Across America, facial recognition and AI surveillance tools are jailing innocent people - grandmothers, pregnant women, grandfathers, students. Companies like Clearview AI, Flock Safety, and Palantir are building a private police state, feeding data between themselves and federal agencies, while innocent lives are shattered. This investigation traces the false arrest of Angela Lipps, a Tennessee grandmother, and documents similar cases involving Harvey Eugene Murphy Jr., Porcha Woodruff, Robert Williams, Nijeer Parks, Michael Oliver, and Jason Vernau.

Tyler Durden
March 31, 2026· 14 min read
Palestinians protest at the Red Cross headquarters in Gaza City on March 31, 2026, against Israeli military court death penalty rulings.
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Israel Legalizes Death Penalty for Palestinians as Torture Regime Expands

The Israeli Knesset approved legislation yesterday allowing courts to impose death sentences on Palestinians via simple majority vote, with executions by hanging. The law grants military courts in the occupied West Bank sweeping power to condemn Palestinians to death while closing off avenues for appeal or clemency.

Hunter Duke
March 30, 2026· 6 min read
Activist block the forest enterance to the cop city construction zone
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Cop City and the Feedback Loop of Empire: How War Comes Home

While the U.S. wages wars abroad, the same counterinsurgency tactics, equipment, and mindset return home to police communities of color. Cop City in Atlanta and expanding surveillance state show how empire polices its own population.

Hunter Duke
March 20, 2026· 8 min read
Donald Trump & Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission in Trump's regime
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THE LICENSE TO KILL JOURNALISM: Trump's FCC Threatens Broadcasters as Part of a Broader War on the Press

The FCC's threat to revoke broadcasters' licenses over Iran war coverage isn't an isolated incident — it's part of a systematic campaign to crush independent journalism in America.

Tyler Durden
March 16, 2026· 6 min read
Sam Altman in Washington DC
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TRUST ME BRO: The Corporate-Military AI Faustian Bargain

A deep dive into OpenAI's Pentagon contract and why 'trust me' is the wrong thing to say about AI weapons and surveillance.

Tyler Durden
March 15, 2026· 5 min read
Widespread destruction in Jabalia refugee camp, Gaza Strip, caused by Israeli bombardment
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While the World Watches Iran, Israel Tightens the Siege on Gaza and the West Bank

As the U.S. and Israel wage war on Iran, Israel has used the cover of regional conflict to impose a near-total siege on Gaza, seal off the West Bank, and escalate settler violence against Palestinians — all with minimal international scrutiny. This is not a coincidence. It is policy.

Tyler Durden
March 14, 2026· 6 min read
Protesters vandalized vehicles at Prairieland ICE Detention Center on July 4, 2025. Court exhibit from the federal criminal complaint.
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Guilty of Terrorism for What They Wore: The Prairieland Verdict Is a Warning to Every Protester in America

A federal jury in Fort Worth, Texas has convicted eight anti-ICE protesters of providing material support for terrorism — for wearing black clothing to a July 4 demonstration outside the Prairieland ICE Detention Center. The verdict marks the first successful use of terrorism charges against alleged antifa members in U.S. history and sets a precedent that criminalizes protest ideology, clothing, and political literature.

Tyler Durden
March 14, 2026· 7 min read
NSW Police are investigating an incident whereby an officer appears to handcuff and trip an Aboriginal teenager in Surry Hills.
Human Rights

Operation Tepito: NSW Police's Suspect Targeting Management Plan Used to Target Indigenous Youth

The LECC has finalized its comprehensive investigation into the New South Wales Police Force's utilization of the STMP on children and young people, known as Operation Tepito. The report expresses significant concerns about the STMP's application, highlighting potential unlawful interactions with young individuals. Chief Commissioner Peter Johnson acknowledges the cessation of STMP use by the police force, emphasizing the need for lawful and youth-centric approaches in policing. This targeting of indigenous youth echo tactics used against other indigenous populations in North America.

Hunter Duke
October 30, 2023· 7 min read
Goon Squad Wanted Poster
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A Shadow Over Mississippi: The Devastating Story of Rankin County's "Goon Squad"

A ruthless gang of Rankin County sheriff's deputies, known as the "Goon Squad," terrorized residents for years through torture, illegal raids, and excessive force. Unmasking their reign of abuse and the ongoing fight for justice.

Hunter Duke
January 9, 2024· 3 min read
Young Black activist stand alongside wall with fist raised
Human Rights

Unified Voices for Justice: White Advocacy for Black Lives through the Lens of a Black Revolutionary

Amidst a global yearning for justice, the fusion of diverse advocates with the Black Lives Matter movement forms an astonishing narrative of shared struggles. Framed through a Black revolutionary's eyes, this coalition challenges privilege, empowers voices, and catalyzes institutional change. The foundation rests on recognizing common ground, where empathy transcends racial boundaries. The courage to confront privilege fuels equality's dance, while amplified voices form a symphony of inclusion, breaking cycles of silence. This alliance becomes a roaring force against injustice, not just in words, but through transformative actions. Together, white advocates and Black revolutionaries redefine allyship, weaving a tapestry of hope where justice and equality prevail—a testament to the enduring power of unity.

Dutch Caxton
June 22, 2022· 6 min read
Members of the NFAC march in formation along highway
Human Rights

Resilience and Reclamation: Black Radicalism's Role in Shaping Identity and Community

Explore the profound impact of Black radicalism on shaping identity and community through resilience and reclamation. Discover how historical movements and contemporary efforts empower and redefine marginalized communities.

Dutch Caxton
May 9, 2022· 10 min read
Image of Overcrowded Jail Conditions.
Human Rights

America's Corrections Crisis: From Rehabilitation to Mass Incarceration

Unveiling America's historical shift from rehabilitation-focused corrections to a system entrenched in mass incarceration. Discover how the legacy of slavery, the war on drugs, and punitive measures shape the current state of American justice. Explore the historical shifts in narrative, systemic flaws built into the system, and urgent calls for reform in the nation's corrections system.

Amberly Taylor
January 31, 2024· 5 min read
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Human Rights

Inside Lawton County Jail: A Journalist's Eye-Witness Account of Injustice, the Untold Story of Tshante Gonzales

Follow the journey of a journalist's first arrest, revealing shocking realities within Lawton County Jail. From a personal crisis to the tragic death of a fellow inmate, this exposé sheds light on systemic issues plaguing the criminal justice system.

Amberly Taylor
January 9, 2024· 9 min read