(Neo)Liberalism and its Discontents

Frank Lee FROM CLASSICAL LIBERALISM TO NEO-LIBERALISM The contemporary neo-liberal coalition consisting politically of a centre-left, centre, and centre-right – what we might call the neo-liberal blob – has...

Soleimani murder: developing narrative

Catte Black The dust is settling somewhat over the latest and strangest act of imperial hubris in the Middle East, and a few things are becoming clearer – though...

US murders leading Iranian General Qassem Soleimani

The US govt has confirmed it deliberately targeted leading Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in its missile (some say drone) attack near Baghdad airport that killed 10 people, including Soleimani...

As official Douma narrative crumbles, mainstream already constructing backstop

Catte Black The official narrative on the OPCW’s deception about the alleged ‘chlorine gas attack’ on Douma, Syria, in April 2018 is falling apart. The dam of media silence...

2019 On OffG

On the first day of a new year we take a look back at 2019 on OffG, and offer our choice of highlights. If you disagree or would include...

Songs of Longing for New Year’s Day

Edward Curtin Like many people, when the New Year rolls around, I think of turning over a new leaf. The problem with doing that, especially in New England, is...