Saturday, August 21, 2021

Neocolonialism & Imperialism in Afghanistan & Haiti, PLUS: Socialist NYC Mayoral Battle

 

The US has admitted its defeat after two decades of imperialist war in Afghanistan. Why did the US really go to war there? Why did they stay for 20 years? And how did the prior years of US intervention set Afghanistan up for this exact moment? The Freedom Side is joined by war veteran Mike Prysner turned anti-imperialist activist, who is also producer for The Empire Files & co-host of the podcast Eyes Left. Haiti is struggling under the blow of another huge earthquake, with more than ten thousand Haitains dead or injured. But repairs hadn't even been finished from the 2010 earthquake. How has neocolonialism set up the Haitian people for these horrendous conditions? Haitian-born Black Alliance for Peace Haiti/Americas Coordinator & Associate Professor of African American Studies and Anthropology at UCLA Dr. Jemima Pierre explains. Deaundre Phillips was murdered by Atlanta Police Officer Yasin Abdulahad, yet the local DA won't prosecute. Meanwhile, Atlanta wants to build a new police training center to attract even more officers. And they want to tear down a green urban forest to do it. Kamau Franklin, organizer with Community Movement Builders, co-host of the podcast Renegade Culture & longtime activist, and Monica Johnson, Atlanta organizer against police terror with the Party for Socialism & Liberation, join the show. PLUS: an interview with the socialist candidate in the New York City mayoral race: Cathy Rojas » Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/BreakThroughNews -------------------------------- » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTnewsroom » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTnewsroom » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btnewsroom/ At Breakthrough News we believe in the power of independent media. Five mega-corporations dominate the media landscape — controlling 90% of what we read, watch and listen to. They control the news cycle, to which social media and even most “alternative” media is forced to respond. We are breaking through that cycle. We tell the untold stories of resistance from poor and working-class communities — because out of these stories we will construct a different narrative of the world, as it is and in real time. People’s movements in every corner of the globe are changing history and shifting consciousness. But these movements barely receive any coverage from the corporate media. They need visibility. They need amplification. They need a media arm to break through. We can be that media arm, but only with your help. Become a Patron and join us on the front lines in the battle of ideas. Subscribe and follow us! https://www.youtube.com/breakthroughnews @BTNewsroom #Afghanistan #Afghan #Haiti #HaitiEarthquake #taxtherich #BreakThroughNews #BTnews #socialistnews #socialist #raniakhalek #eugenepuryear