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Glen Ford

Executive Editor of the Black Agenda Report (BAR)
the journal of African American political thought and action.

11 articles
English
The archetype of the phony, pro-war "progressive"
by Glen Ford
New York (USA) | 7 May 2013
Hard right Republican Senator John McCain and Progressive Caucus co-chair Rep. Keith Ellison, a Minnesota state Democratic Party affiliate, both support no-fly zones over Syria. That’s because, as BAR executive editor observes, when it comes to U.S. imperial policy, there is not one iota of (...)
The Marikana massacre: South Africa’s unfinished revolution
by Glen Ford
23 August 2012
The massacre of 34 miners at Marikana lays bare the central contradiction of the South African “arrangement.” Back in 1994, “the ‘revolution’ was put on indefinite hold, so that a new Black capitalist class could be created, largely from the ranks of well-connected members of the ruling party and (...)
White House unveils strategy for Africa: intensified militarization and war on terror
by Glen Ford
New York (USA) | 24 June 2012
The White House has put in writing its policies for sub-Saharan Africa. The problem is, there’s hardly a word of truth in the document, and not a single mention of AFRICOM, the U.S. military command on the continent. The presidential paper repeats Obama’s 2009 lecture to Africans on “good (...)
The Empire Holds Its War Council in Chicago
by Glen Ford
New York (USA) | 18 May 2012
The Obama administration imposed the most draconian police state legal structures in U.S. history before summoning the heads of NATO to Chicago. NATO accounts for 70 percent of military spending on the planet – combining the capacities of yesterday’s imperialists and the current superpower. (...)
The Libyan Soldiers: The True Heroes of NATO’s War
by Glen Ford
New York (USA) | 27 August 2011
While NATO has proven its capacity to kill thousands of Libyan soldiers from the skies, it has failed to convey respectability to the marauding "rebels" under its wing, posing as freedom fighters. The latter, however, should not get too used to their spot in the limelight, which is sure to (...)
U.S. Agency sabotages Haiti earthquake aid
by Glen Ford
New York (USA) | 12 June 2011
A US Government commissioned report questions the official Haiti earthquake death toll, implying the Haitian authorities grossly overstated the figures to secure more aid. Conversely, BAR Executive Director Glen Ford speculates that the outcome of the report was predetermined to provide a (...)
Haiti: Washington’s Cynical Campaign to Keep Aristide in South Africa
by Glen Ford
New York (USA) | 5 March 2011
With unbounded hypocrisy, the United States shrieks “democracy!” at the world while denying Haitians every political right of citizenship in their own land. Having deposed and kidnapped the popularly elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, in 2004, the U.S. now pretends not to be the main (...)
“Mongrel”: Historically, and from Obama’s Mouth
by Glen Ford
New York (USA) | 9 August 2010
The author rightfully takes issue with Barack Obama’s way of describing himself. Although Obama is publicly identified as African-American, there is very little of that culture and perspective in him. This phenomenon was exploited by the ruling class when they chose him to run for President. (...)
Obama, US Continue To Reap Trillions and Condemn Africa To Climate Catastrophe
by Glen Ford
New York (USA) | 29 December 2009
With humanity at risk and Africa facing “incineration,” the United States opted for “disaster capitalism” at the global climate conference, last week. “President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton went to Copenhagen to end any possibility of a global agreement on greenhouse gasses that the (...)
The Van Jones Affair: An “Unfriendly Environment” for Progressives at the White House
by Glen Ford
New York (USA) | 16 September 2009
The general assumption is that Anthony "Van" Jones came under fire for signing a "9/11 Truth" petition. However, Glen Ford, Executive Editor of the Black Agenda Report, thinks there is more to the story and offers an alternative interpretation. According to him, progressive elements like (...)
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The Election of Barack Obama Has Paralyzed Progressive Forces in US Politics
by Glen Ford
New York (USA) | 2 July 2009
Speech delivered by BAR Executive Editor Glen Ford at African Liberation Day 2009 in Washington, DC on May 24, 2009, which highlights the paralysis of black and progressive leadership and the dead end in which progressive forces in the U.S. find themselves as a consequence of Barack Obama’s (...)

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The Libyan Soldiers: The True Heroes of NATO’s War

White House unveils strategy for Africa: intensified militarization and war on terror

“Mongrel”: Historically, and from Obama’s Mouth

The Marikana massacre: South Africa’s unfinished revolution

The archetype of the phony, pro-war "progressive"

The Empire Holds Its War Council in Chicago

Haiti: Washington’s Cynical Campaign to Keep Aristide in South Africa

Obama, US Continue To Reap Trillions and Condemn Africa To Climate Catastrophe

The Van Jones Affair: An “Unfriendly Environment” for Progressives at the White House

U.S. Agency sabotages Haiti earthquake aid

Video

The Election of Barack Obama Has Paralyzed Progressive Forces in US Politics