BREAKTHROUGH NEWS

Indigenous leaders are fighting back against the Line 3 pipeline project that would violate treaty territory of Anishinaabe peoples in Minnesota. Protestors have faced horrendous abuse by police agencies for fighting back, including tear gas, rubber-coated steel bullets, and pepper bullets. Line 3 leader Tara Houska joins The Freedom Side LIVE to describe just what’s happening and what they’re fighting for. Tara is also founder of the Giniw Collective, a tribal attorney, and a Couchiching First Nation citizen. Nabisco workers recently lost their pensions. So when the company wanted to make even more changes to their contracts, Nabisco workers were already tired of making concessions to the bosses - and are now out on strike for a better contract! BCTGM Local 364 President Jesus Martinez in Portland, Or. and 20-year baker Steven James with Local 358, Richmond, Va. explain what's going on and why they're out on the picket line. » 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 #Line3pipeline #waterprotectors #freetheland #landislife #nativeamerican #anishinaabe #enbridge #line3enbridge #BreakThroughNews #BTnews #socialistnews #socialist #raniakhalek #eugenepuryear

Nabisco workers recently lost their pensions. So when the company wanted to make even more changes to their contracts, Nabisco workers were already tired of making concessions to the bosses - and are now out on strike for a better contract! BCTGM Local 364 President Jesus Martinez in Portland, Or. and 20-year baker Steven James with Local 358, Richmond, Va. explain what's going on and why they're out on the picket line. » 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 #nocontractnosnacks #workerstrike #nabiscostrike #boycottnabisco #workersoftheworldunite #BreakThroughNews #BTnews #socialistnews #socialist #raniakhalek #eugenepuryear

Cathy Rojas, a public school teacher in Queens, a community organizer, and a socialist, is running against Democrat Eric Adams in the race for New York City mayor under the Party for Socialism and Liberation. She wants housing for people, to cancel the rents, basic rights for immigrants, and justice for families of police violence. Watch her discuss why she's running this campaign and what needs she hears from New Yorkers. » 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 #nycmayor #socialistpoliticians #taxtherich #canceltherents #BreakThroughNews #BTnews #socialistnews #socialist #raniakhalek #eugenepuryear

The US has admitted its defeat after two decades of imperialist war in Afghanistan. Why did the US stay in this war for 20 years? Who was profiting? And who is yelling the loudest right now about human rights in hopes of getting back those military contracts? War veteran Mike Prysner, turned anti-imperialist activist, who is also producer for @Empire Files & co-host of the podcast Eyes Left, explains. » 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 #USimperialism #Afghanistan #Taliban #Talibantakeover #USEmpire #Iran #empirefiles #MikePrysner #BreakThroughNews #BTnews #socialistnews #socialist #raniakhalek #eugenepuryear

Julian Assange was back in court, with Washington continuing to ramp up its campaign to have him extradited to face trial on US soil. Kevin Gosztola, one of the top reporters on whistleblowers, sheds light on the latest events, and what we can expect going forward. » 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 #JulianAssange #Assange #FreeAssange #whistleblowers #survelliencestate #BreakThroughNews #BTnews #socialistnews #socialist #raniakhalek #eugenepuryear

The headaches that some diplomats in Cuba got several years ago, named "Havana Syndrome," are apparently still under investigation by the country's top intelligence officials. The so-called leading theory is that Cubans, Russians, Chinese, or possibly even Iranians are using microwaves to conduct low-intensity attacks against US officials. Unfortunately, the FBI, researchers, and others have been unable to find any evidence to back this theory up, while there is evidence to suggest that loud crickets could have been the cause. Rania, Eugene, and Juan in the Booth discuss. » 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 #handsoffcuba #endtheblockade #Cuba #HavanaSyndrome #BreakThroughNews #BTnews #socialistnews #socialist #raniakhalek #eugenepuryear