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Seymour Hersh Weighs in on Syria, the State of US Media and His New Memoir

Pulitzer Prize recipient and best-selling author Seymour Hersh is “a survivor from the golden age of journalism.”

by Daniel Falcone

Seymour Hersh Joins Ranks Of Truth-Tellers Honored For Integrity

An organization led by former U.S. intelligence officials has selected legendary journalist Seymour Hersh to be the recipient of an annual award for integrity and truth-telling, named for the late CIA analyst Sam Adams.

Seymour Hersh Joins Ranks Of Truth-Tellers Honored For Integrity

Journalist Seymour Hersh is to be honored with this year’s Sam Adams Award for Integrity to be presented to him at the Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence (SAAII) award ceremony on the evening of Sept. 22 at American University. Sam Adams Associates, who selected Hersh last month from a truly impressive roster of

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Ray McGovern

Ray McGovern works with Tell the Word, a publishing arm of the ecumenical Church of the Savior in inner-city Washington.  He served 30 years as an U.S. Army Intelligence and CIA analyst, and in retirement co-founded Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS).

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Russiagate Narrative Crumbling With Seymour Hersh Phone Call

The “Russiagate” narrative that the Russians hacked into private emails to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election has effectively recast international relations. But it has been coming apart and a just-released recording of a Seymour Hersh phone call may be a fatal blow.

Russiagate Narrative Crumbling With Seymour Hersh Phone Call

Since the Russiagate scandal and anti-Russia hysteria first began, substantial evidence has emerged to debunk many of the claims made by their proponents. For instance, the “Russian hacker” narrative has lost all credibility, as

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Whitney Webb

Whitney Webb has been a professional writer, researcher and journalist since 2016. She has written for several websites and, from 2017 to 2020, was a staff writer and senior investigative reporter for MintPress News. She currently writes for her own outlet Unlimited Hangout and contributes to The Last American Vagabond and MintPress News.

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Seymour Hersh: Trump Ignored Intelligence On Syrian Chemical Attack, Bombed Anyway

According to Hersh, Trump “could not be swayed” by 48 hours worth of intense briefings and decision-making following the initial reports of the alleged chemical weapons attack.

Seymour Hersh: Trump Ignored Intelligence On Syrian Chemical Attack, Bombed Anyway

Never one to accept the U.S. government’s official explanation of events without question, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh has investigated Donald Trump’s decision to strike the al-Shayat Airbase in Syria in April of this year, which the president launched amid

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Darius Shahtahmasebi

Darius Shahtahmasebi is a New Zealand-based legal and political analyst who focuses on US foreign policy in the Middle East, Asia and Pacific region. He is fully qualified as a lawyer in two international jurisdictions.

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We Need Better And More Diverse Syria Coverage Now!

An open letter to Amy Goodman and Democracy Now!

We Need Better And More Diverse Syria Coverage Now!

Dear Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! We are a group of military veterans who are hoping NOT to be blown off the face of this planet in a nuclear exchange precipitated by events in Syria. The U.S. is close to confronting nuclear-armed Russia over Syria.  This situation was triggered by the recent Assad-Did-It-Again story, “gassing his own

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US’ Syrian ‘Regime Change’ Operation Part Of ‘Broader Plan’ For Middle-East

Washington’s unwillingness to cooperate with Russia in Syria and its hesitancy to separate moderate rebels from terrorists on the ground means, apparently, that the US “has never prioritized confronting terrorism in Syria,” a journalist notes, suggesting that the US’ Syrian operation could have been part of a broader agenda.

US’ Syrian ‘Regime Change’ Operation Part Of ‘Broader Plan’ For Middle-East

The US' "regime change" operation in Syria could have been part of a broader plan aimed at destabilizing the Middle East, Joseph Thomas, chief editor of Thailand-based geopolitical journal, The New Atlas, suggests, citing Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh and retired US Army General Wesley

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In 2007, Seymour Hersh Predicted U.S., Saudi Arabia & Israel Would Destabilize Syria

Nine years ago, the award-winning investigative journalist warned that U.S. support for extremists in Syria would lead to destabilization and civil war in the region.

In 2007, Seymour Hersh Predicted U.S., Saudi Arabia & Israel Would Destabilize Syria

MINNEAPOLIS --- The Syrian civil war has created chaos throughout the Middle East, given rise to an unprecedented refugee crisis, and helped fuel terrorism internationally. Award-winning investigative journalist Seymour

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