Michael F. Brown’s blog

Kamala Harris gesticulates from behind a podium

Kamala Harris still blaming Gaza protesters

Michael F. Brown 3 October 2025

Democratic voters recognize reality of genocide as elected officials and mainstream media fall short. Read more about Kamala Harris still blaming Gaza protesters

Senator John Fetterman gesticulates in the US Capitol Building

Fetterman denies Gaza genocide, claims it's a "just war"

Michael F. Brown 20 September 2025

Democratic leaders in US House ignore constituents on Palestinian rights as Trump targets activists for those rights. Read more about Fetterman denies Gaza genocide, claims it's a "just war"

Congresswoman Katherine Clark speaks from a podium as Congressman Hakeem Jeffries looks on

Top Democrats dodge questions on Israeli attack hitting Qatar

Michael F. Brown 12 September 2025

Congresswoman Katherine Clark makes clear that her party is still unwilling to challenge Israeli war crimes. Read more about Top Democrats dodge questions on Israeli attack hitting Qatar

Palestinian bystanders watch smoke billow over Gaza City following an Israeli attack

New York Times misstates Palestinian death toll, downplays genocide

Michael F. Brown 5 September 2025

Newspaper of record issues correction following inquiry. Read more about New York Times misstates Palestinian death toll, downplays genocide

Congressman Wesley Bell gesticulates with an American flag near him

Buoyed by AIPAC dollars, Wesley Bell pushes AIPAC lies

Michael F. Brown 2 September 2025

Lawmaker’s anti-genocide constituents attacked by “security” at town hall. Read more about Buoyed by AIPAC dollars, Wesley Bell pushes AIPAC lies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands with a yellow ribbon and Israeli flag lapel pin on his suit jacket

Trump and Netanyahu dither on Gaza ceasefire

Michael F. Brown 16 July 2025

Congressman Randy Fine makes a new bigoted foray. Read more about Trump and Netanyahu dither on Gaza ceasefire

CNN goes gentle on Genocide Gallant

Michael F. Brown 26 June 2025

Correspondents frequently ignored Palestinian deaths in Gaza in days after Israeli military’s attack on Iran. Read more about CNN goes gentle on Genocide Gallant

A Palestinian child rests in a hospital bed with tubes connected to his abdomen and nose

Trump’s “aid” boss oversees lethal food distribution in Gaza

Michael F. Brown 14 June 2025

Rev. Johnnie Moore dismisses Palestinian deaths as “without incident.” Read more about Trump’s “aid” boss oversees lethal food distribution in Gaza

National security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir marches with a crowd through the Muslim Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem

US eggs on Israel's fascists

Michael F. Brown 4 June 2025

New signs of hate on Jerusalem Day. Read more about US eggs on Israel's fascists

CNN anchor Abby Phillip at TIME 100 Gala with names of the event’s associated corporate partners behind her

CNN distorts student's comments on Gaza genocide

Michael F. Brown 21 May 2025

Congressman Jared Moskowitz bullies NYU graduation speaker Logan Rozos and appears to put Gaza in Israel. Read more about CNN distorts student's comments on Gaza genocide

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.