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What's the solution to this far-right Supreme Court steamrolled over the feckless Democrats? Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/EmpireFiles // https://twitter.com/AbbyMartin LIKE // https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles MERCH // https://empirefiles.store

Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles Abby Martin covers the whole truth about the Afghanistan War, from the CIA construct of the 80's through today's senseless stalemate. Two decades, three administrations, tens of thousands of lives; it's time to #EndTheForeverWar. Listen to Abby's interview with Afghanistan combat veteran for more information about the senseless Forever War: https://soundcloud.com/empire-files/episode-92-the-forever-war-part-i-from-the-killing-fields FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/EmpireFiles // https://twitter.com/AbbyMartin LIKE // https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles MERCH // https://empirefiles.store MUSIC by Anahedron // https://open.spotify.com/artist/3tmcVmN1xcrQerZLzrYTP0 MUSIC by Fluorescent Grey // https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lPW7QBUGslDak49clmxGL

Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles Marine Corps infantryman turned anti-war activist tells Abby Martin the hidden reality of the endless Afghanistan War. FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/EmpireFiles LIKE // https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles MERCH // https://empirefiles.store MUSIC by Anahedron // https://open.spotify.com/artist/3tmcVmN1xcrQerZLzrYTP0 // https://twitter.com/anahedron

Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles Abby Martin breaks down all the hidden acts of US foreign policy aggression under the cover of the COVID19 pandemic. FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/EmpireFiles LIKE // https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles MERCH // https://empirefiles.store MUSIC by Anahedron // https://open.spotify.com/artist/3tmcVmN1xcrQerZLzrYTP0 // https://twitter.com/anahedron

Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles Abby Martin and Mike Prysner discuss the pandemic, how it's being used by the US Empire, and the developments in the Democratic Primary (including Biden missing, Bernie leading, Tulsi's endorsement, Warren's Super PAC & Yang's new job). Use code SOLIDARITY to get 25% off Empire Files t-shirts: https://empirefiles.store Use code LOCKDOWN for 50% off Gaza Fights For Freedom rental: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/gazafights SUPPORT the Empire Files and get unlimited access to our Patron-only livestreams at https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/AbbyMartin // https://twitter.com/mikeprysner LIKE // https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles

On the eve of Super Tuesday hear about the Pete-Amy-Biden alliance, on-the-ground view of Bernie Sanders' chances, and more with Status Coup reporter Jordan Chariton and Empire Files' Abby Martin. WATCH Jordan's work on Status Coup at https://www.youtube.com/statuscoup JOIN Status Coup as a member at https://statuscoup.com/join FOLLOW Jordan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jordanchariton and https://twitter.com/StatusCoup BUY Abby's t-shirt in this episode: https://empirefiles.store/collections... SUPPORT the Empire Files and get unlimited access to our Patron-only livestreams at https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles

On Feb. 10, Abby Martin filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a Georgia law requiring all independent contractors to sign a pro-Israel pledge, promising to not participate or advocate the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israeli crimes. Abby is working with two renowned civil rights organizations, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and The Partnership for Civil Justice Fund (PCJF). FULL LEGAL COMPLAINT // http://bit.ly/2tPYjyc OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE & MEDIA CONTACTS // https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Breaking--Civil-Rights-Groups-to-Announce-Federal-Free-Speech-Lawsuit-Against-Georgia-s-Unconstitutional--Israel-Boycott--Law--.html?soid=1103010792410&aid=yDidogygAAQ

Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles Abby Martin meets with Nithya Raman, progressive candidate for LA City Council in District 4, about her campaign to end homelessness in the nation's epicenter and how local politicians refuse to take easy actions to eradicate the phenomenon–but refuse to in the interests of big real estate developers. LA's City Council election is Super Tuesday, March 3rd, the same day as the Democratic Party primary. Learn more about Nithya's LA City Council campaign at https://nithyaforthecity.com/ FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/nithyavraman // https://twitter.com/EmpireFiles // https://twitter.com/AbbyMartin LIKE // https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles

Watch the full livestream by becoming a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles Abby Martin discusses with Mike Prysner the long history of misogyny by Joe Biden, as the media focuses all its attention on the absurd accusation that Bernie Sanders is a sexist. FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/EmpireFiles // https://twitter.com/AbbyMartin IG // https://www.instagram.com/empirefiles LIKE // https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles MERCH // https://empirefiles.store

Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles Abby Martin sits down with Dan Kovalik, human rights attorney and author of the book "The Plot to Attack Iran," to discuss the context to Trump's recent attacks, the most common myths about the country, and the history of US plots. FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/EmpireFiles // https://twitter.com/AbbyMartin LIKE // https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles MERCH // https://empirefiles.store BUY THE BOOK // https://bit.ly/2Rdb0dW

Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles Abby Martin is joined by legendary British-Iraqi rapper and political activist Lowkey. They discuss the recent election loss by Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party but go beyond the headlines, discussing the legacy of the British Empire, neoliberal austerity, how the military and intelligence agencies interfered in the elections, the role of Israel, and the lessons the Bernie Sanders movement can learn from the left-wing loss. LOWKEY // https://twitter.com/Lowkey0nline // https://youtube.com/lowkeyonline FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/EmpireFiles // https://twitter.com/AbbyMartin LIKE // https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles MERCH STORE // https://empirefiles.store

Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles Abby Martin sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Chris Hedges to discuss the ignored reality behind Trump, the bipartisan road from neoliberalism to fascism, how the Democratic elite are an institution of corporate power, and how there's no way out through the #2020election without destroying the system. FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/ChrisLynnHedges // https://twitter.com/EmpireFiles // https://twitter.com/AbbyMartin LIKE // https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles MERCH STORE // http://empire-files.myshopify.com

Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles Abby Martin sits down with renowned Marxist Economist Richard Wolff to discuss the growing popularity of socialism under Trump and its historical roots in America, misconceptions about Russia and China’s economic success and Marx’s theory of alienation and monopoly capitalism. [[ Watch Abby's first interview with Richard Wolff in 2016: "Marxism 101" https://youtu.be/6P97r9Ci5Kg ]] FOLLOW // https://twitter.com/EmpireFiles // https://twitter.com/AbbyMartin LIKE // https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles

Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles The global expanse of US military bases is well-known; but it's actual territorial empire is largely hidden. The true map of America is not taught in our schools. Abby Martin interviews history Professor Daniel Immerwahr about his new book, 'How To Hide An Empire,' where he documents the story of our "Greater United States." FOLLOW // Daniel Immerwahr @dimmerwahr BUY 'How To Hide An Empire': https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374172145 MUSIC by TELEVANGEL Intro track: Soonerlater Closing track: Spectacle FOLLOW // @EmpireFiles // @AbbyMartin LIKE // www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles

Abby Martin sits down with Peter Phillips, former director of Project Censored and professor of Political Sociology at Sonoma State University. His new book “Giants: The Global Power Elite” details the 17 transnational investment firms which control over $50 trillion in wealth—and how they are kept in power by their activists, facilitators and protectors. “Giants” is available at Seven Stories Press: https://www.projectcensored.org/product/giants-the-global-power-elite/ Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free! Patreon: www.patreon.com/empirefiles FOLLOW // @EmpireFiles // @AbbyMartin LIKE // www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles