Michael F. Brown’s blog

Civil rights protesters blasted by fire hoses.

New York Times embraces tactic of segregationist South in Gaza

Michael F. Brown 26 April 2018

Newspaper calls for “use of high-powered fire hoses” against unarmed protesters. Read more about New York Times embraces tactic of segregationist South in Gaza

Huge crowd of worshippers performs prayers in Gaza.

US fails to acknowledge Gaza has civilians

Michael F. Brown 20 April 2018

State Department paves way for new Israeli attacks on Gaza. Read more about US fails to acknowledge Gaza has civilians

South Carolina contender for Congress condemns Israel's massacres

Michael F. Brown 13 April 2018

Israel’s violent actions “go against every human rights principle,” says Democratic activist Mal Hyman. Read more about South Carolina contender for Congress condemns Israel's massacres

New York Times sides with Israel as it kills Gaza marchers

Michael F. Brown 31 March 2018

Israel’s Bull Connor treated as equal to march organizer. Read more about New York Times sides with Israel as it kills Gaza marchers

Bolton's plan to make Palestine disappear

Michael F. Brown 26 March 2018

New national security adviser has long applauded Israel’s aggression. Read more about Bolton's plan to make Palestine disappear

AIPAC admits progressives are deserting Israel

Michael F. Brown 16 March 2018

When will Democrats stop kowtowing to Israeli discrimination? Read more about AIPAC admits progressives are deserting Israel

Voice of America claims Israel seeks to help Gaza

Michael F. Brown 28 February 2018

US propaganda outlet has a bizarre take on reality. Read more about Voice of America claims Israel seeks to help Gaza

Israeli terrorism reduced to “nationalist” crime by New York Times

Michael F. Brown 23 February 2018

Paper regards some kinds of violence as more acceptable than others. Read more about Israeli terrorism reduced to “nationalist” crime by New York Times

NFL stars savor the stolen wine of Palestine

Michael F. Brown 15 February 2018

Organizers of propaganda trip immediately take players to the occupied West Bank. Read more about NFL stars savor the stolen wine of Palestine

House Democrats urge Trump to back aid for Palestinian refugees

Michael F. Brown 11 February 2018

Yet party’s “progressive” leaders remain fearful of fully embracing Palestinian rights. Read more about House Democrats urge Trump to back aid for Palestinian refugees

Michael F. Brown is an independent journalist. His work and views have appeared in The International Herald Tribune, TheNation.com, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The News & Observer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Washington Post and elsewhere.