Words hold tremendous power, and if we don't reclaim our language and start seeing people instead of 'militants,' drone victims instead of 'bug splats,' or natural splendor instead of 'green infrastructure,' then the voiceless are destined to be silenced forever. — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
I was in high school and 9/11 happened. My boyfriend joined the army and I was extremely disgusted with this war fervour. — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
If there's one thing that unifies the nation in times of perpetual war it's the pledge to 'Support the Troops.' — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
Somehow the government has convinced the American people that using tear gas is perfectly harmless, despite stark evidence to the contrary. — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
In the corporate media, there is almost no criticism of corporations or American empire. — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
Between yellow ribbon magnets, patriotic anthems at sports games and corporate marketing campaigns, the rhetoric that those in uniform are protecting freedom is hammered… — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
I can't stress enough how strongly I am against any state intervention in a sovereign nation's affairs. — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
I always recommend navigating the landscape and understanding where it's coming from, so don't get your media from just one source; get it from… — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
The alternative to the corporate media is a renaissance of citizen journalism emerging around world - exploring the different avenues that do exist, like… — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
Is it really so hard to believe the fact that Bush and his cabinet turned a blind eye to let the attacks happen, or… — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
People have a good reason to be afraid of tear gas, considering it's a banned agent of war under the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention.… — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
The stream of empty platitudes ordering troop worship is especially ironic considering the abysmal treatment veterans receive once they return home. — Abby Martin Copy Share Image
