Appearance on Sputnik’s Faultlines

This morning I appeared on Faultlines with Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan. We discussed Mueller, Russiagate, and Julian Assange. You can listen here. 

How to Protest Trump

UK protesters are pathetic. They make fun of Trump but say nothing about their government stealing $1 billion in gold from Venezuela. If he had better social skills they would protest nothing at all. Read my latest column here.

Margaret Kimberley on Assange, Abortion and Protest

Margaret Kimberley on Assange, Abortion and Protest: My guest is Margaret Kimberley, Senior Columnist and Editor of Black Agenda Report.

We discuss the charges against Julian Assange, the response of the mainstream media and their role in promoting wars;  then we talk about the recent anti-Choice legislation in several states, the role of the Democratic Party in that development and the ineffectiveness of recent protest movements.
I think this is a very important conversation for all those on the Left who want things to change. You can read Margaret's columns at Black Agenda Report and on her blog Freedom Rider.  The article we discussed is Abortion Rights and the Power of Protest.

I always enjoy speaking with Charles Dunaway on the Wider View podcast.

The US Justice system's idea of "fair and appropriate" - #FreeAssange

John Kiriakou and I were among those speaking on the May 24th #Unity4J online vigil in support of Julian Assange. Here we spoke to the injustices in the U.S. system that put Assange and Chelsea Manning at great risk.

#Unity4J Online Vigil 31.0 in support of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks

I appeared on the latest #Unity4J online vigil in support of Julian Assange. Hosts Joe Lauria and Elizabeth Vos welcomed Chris Hedges, John Kiriakou, George Szamuely, Peter Collins, Lee Stranahan and yours truly.
It is especially important to speak out on his case in light of the Espionage Act charges levied against Assange. This case would criminalize journalism and put all investigative reporting at risk.

End the Prison State

I have to thank Myrna Lim for inviting me to discuss mass incarceration in the United States. At about 7 minutes, 20 seconds into the video you can watch Joe Biden's racist "dog whistle" remarks made during debate of the 1994 Crime Bill.

KPFA Interview on Julian Assange

I spoke to Sabrina Jacobs on her show A Rude Awakening. We talked about the need to support Julian Assange. Listen here at about 14 minutes into the program.  

Dialogue with Jorge Arreaza, Foreign Minister of Venezuela

Jorge Arreaza is Venezuela's foreign minister. This April 25th talk in New York City inspired my latest column. You can only watch this video on Youtube. Watch it here.

He gives good background information on the current situation. The day after he spoke he was personally sanctioned by the U.S. government. The fool's errand coup attempt was hatched and failed on April 30th.

Solidarity with Venezuela

On April 25 I was fortunate to hear Jorge Arreaza, foreign minister of Venezuela, speak in New York City. I was inspired to write my next Black Agenda Report column about his country. As I was finishing it I learned that the U.S. had attempted a bizarre coup attempt against president Maduro. This is the result, Solidarity with Venezuela.

Telesur Interview

I spoke to Telesur EnglishEnglish on April 30, 2019, the day of the U.S. backed coup against Venezuela. If the screen is partially cut off watch here.

The "Resistance" Is Silent on Julian Assange

"This resistance is little more than a collective hissy fit from dead ender Democrats who insist on following a party that can’t even reliably stay in office. They have spent the last three years railing against Trump but bite their tongues when he commits an act that reeks of fascist ideology."

So sayeth yours truly in my latest column in Black Agenda Report. The so-called resistance is silent and won't speak for Julian Assange. Read my thoughts here.

#Unity4J 26.0 Online Vigil in support of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks

I joined the latest Unity4J 26.0 online vigil in support of Julian Assange. Even though Assange is now in custody it is still important to speak on his behalf.

#Unity4J 25.0 Online Vigil in support of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks

"I’m thoroughly disgusted with liberals who've been calling themselves the resistance, who've been calling Trump a fascist. And this is straight up, 100%, card carrying fascism, and you hear crickets. Or youhear criticism of Julian because he did this or because he did that or because he did this or that other thing. And now is their chance to speak up for the press. Trump gets into some stupid pissing match with Jim Acosta or whoever the hell about nothing. And here we have the rights of journalism being subverted completely by a man the liberal resistance claim to hate and they don’t say anything. Or what they do say is critical of Julian, the person who is the victim." - Yours Truly

On April 11, 2019 the Ecuadorean government violated its own laws and expelled Julian Assange from his place of asylum in the United Kingdom embassy. The UK government immediately took him into custody. The United States has indicted him and wants to bring him to the United States to stand trial.

The charges are in regard to the 2010 leak from Chelsea Manning to Wikileaks. The Collateral Murder video is among the documents that Manning provided. It clearly shows evidence of U.S. war crimes committed in the killing of one dozen Iraqi civilians.

I am very proud to have been invited to participate in the #Unity4J online vigils in support of Assange. This video was recorded on April 12th and includes Daniel Ellsberg and others. I didn't speak for very long, but you can see my comments at 2 hours 37 minutes, 2 hours and 54 minutes and 3 hours and 17 minutes.

What's Going on in Venezuela?

On April 9th I moderated a panel discussion on Venezuela. I was joined by Ajamu Baraka, Sara Flounders, William Camacaro, Danny Haiphong and Raymond Turner. The National Writer's Union hosted the event in New York City. Ajamu and Sara recently returned from Venezuela as part of a U.S. Peace Council delegation. William is a native Venezuelan and also discussed a recent visit.

#HandsOffVenezuela

Margaret Kimberley: 'Honor MLK's Anti-war Legacy'

Here I am speaking at the Black Alliance for Peace 2nd anniversary celebration which was held in Washington DC on April 4th. I spoke about how BAP fulfills the need for a black led, people centered anti-war movement.

The event also kicked off our domestic campaign which focuses on mass incarceration, ending police exchanges with Israel and the 1033 program which militarizes police departments across the country.  You can see all of panelists and learn about our 2nd anniversary activities in our newsletter here.

No Compromise! No Retreat!
Defeat the War Against African/Black People in the U.S. and Abroad!

Overcoming the mainstream propaganda war – Margaret Kimberley #ProtectJu...

If you only want to see me the folks at #Unity4J created this video of my participation in the latest online vigil in support of Julian Assange.

Black Agenda Report is "Good on Russiagate"

I am very proud to be included on this Antiwar.com list of those who have been “good on Russiagate.” That is to say it is a list of people who never fell for the hoax. Glen Ford, Bruce Dixon and the Black Agenda Report site are included too.

WBAI on April 5, 2019

Julianna Forlano and I continued our weekly discussions. We talked about the importance of Martin Luther King's anti-Vietnam war speech on April 4, 1967 and Julianna played portions of the speech. We then talked about how to build progressive politics and whether that can be done within the confines of the democratic party. (I say it can't be done.) I start at about 15 minutes into the program. Listen here.

News Views with Garland Nixon

I continued my day with Garland Nixon on his WPFW program, News Views. We talked for an hour about Black Agenda Report, Black Alliance for Peace anniversary, #NotoNATO protests, Venezuela, Russiagate and the 2020 elections.

You can listen to us here.

Appearance on Fault Lines

I made good use of my time in Washington. After my last appearance on Sputnik's Fault Lines I was invited to be in studio if I was ever in town. Well I was on Friday and appeared in-studio with Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan. We talked about the anti-NATO protests, Venezuela, 2020 election. Listen here and here.