Tag: Propaganda

Picasso's painting immortalized the scenes of horror when Guernica was bombed on behalf of General Franco's forces. The painting remains an emblem of resistance to the dishonesty of powerful aggressors: at the time, Franco denied responsibility for the horrors, claiming that "the Reds" had "destroyed Guernica" themselves in an attempt to court world sympathy.

antiracism

Israel’s Antisemitism Ruse

Daniel Freeman-Malloy argues that we are starting to the settler colonial logic behind the ruse of Israel’s claims to victimhood.

Dan Freeman-Maloy July 15, 2021

A line of trombonists leads a large military band in full regalia down a wide city street

Education

And the Band Plays On

The role of classical and other US Military Bands in manufacturing patriotism, promoting class distinction, and defending imperialism.

Lee Cyphers July 4, 2021