Manufacture Dissent

Why are people critical of capitalism? Here is reason 1,672,986

KitKat is owned by Nestlé.

Nestlé is one of the most unethical companies in the world.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Nestlé wanted to grow its infant formula sales in developing countries, especially in Africa. So they came up with a strategy.

They gave free baby formula to new mothers and promoted it as better than mother’s milk.

At first, it seemed helpful. But it was not.

The free supply lasted just long enough for many mothers to stop producing their own milk. Once it ended, they had no natural option left and had to depend on formula.

But many of these mothers were poor. They could not afford to keep buying it. So they tried to stretch it by adding more water and less powder.

This led to weak and undernourished babies.

It got worse because many of them did not even have clean water or proper conditions to prepare the formula safely. Babies fell sick. Some even died.

And Nestlé did not even provide proper instructions. No clear guidance in local languages. No support for mothers who could not read.

They knew the risks. They still continued.

They only reacted when Western countries protested and boycotted them.

Even today, they are not fully ethical. And people still eat KitKat.

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Manufacturing Dissent exists because of you. We are a fiercely independent citizen outlet, powered only by our readers and listeners—not corporations, not advertisers. Every story we tell, every truth we uncover, depends on your support. For less than the price of a coffee, you can become a member and help us grow stronger, louder, and more fearless. Right now, annual memberships are 30% off. Stand with us. Fuel citizen journalism. Be the reason dissent thrives.

Manufacturing Dissent exists because of you. We are a fiercely independent citizen outlet, powered only by our readers and listeners—not corporations, not advertisers. Every story we tell, every truth we uncover, depends on your support. For less than the price of a coffee, you can become a member and help us grow stronger, louder, and more fearless. Right now, annual memberships are 30% off. Stand with us. Fuel citizen journalism. Be the reason dissent thrives.

EXCLUSIVE: New Files Examined By Law Enforcement/Intelligence Analyst Reveal Jeffrey Epstein Allegedly Acted as Go-Between to Block 9/11 Victim Families From Suing Saudi Arabia And Details Possible FARA Violations

This week on Straight to the Point I sat down with Morgan Wright, a nationally recognized cybersecurity, law enforcement and intelligence analyst. Wright analyzes the new revelations from the Epstein files and discusses evidence that Jeffrey Epstein functioned as a high-level influence operator allegedly protecting Saudi Arabian interests which included apparent attempts to block 9/11 families lawsuits before Trump took office, a 9/11 “shadow” commission with Ghislaine Maxwell, and bragging about SCIF access with Steve Bannon. Wright also says that Epstein fits the exact profile of individuals valuable to the CIA National Resources Division and questions why Epstein was never investigated for apparent violations of foreign lobbying laws by either party.

A spokesman for Steve Bannon did not dispute the authenticity of the texts, but offered no further comment.

A Saudi Embassy spokesperson confirmed receipt of our questions about the Kingdom’s relationship with Epstein, but did not immediately comment.

The Estate of Jeffrey Epstein did not respond to our email seeking comment.

A spokeswoman for Kathryn Ruemmler, former White House Counsel for President Obama said:

"Ms. Ruemmler did not take any action, in either a professional or personal capacity, related to JASTA (Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act), the 9/11 families, or their ability to sue Saudi Arabia. She was never asked to take any action on this matter and never did."

"Ms. Ruemmler welcomes the opportunity to appear before the Committee. At the time she interacted with Jeffrey Epstein, she was a practicing criminal defense attorney and shared a client with him. She has done nothing wrong and had no knowledge of any ongoing criminal activity on his part.”

Ken Starr died in 2022.

Straight to the Point: Exposing Epstein’s Saudi 9/11 Connection

01:00 Epstein: Alleged effort to Block 9/11 families from suing Saudi Arabia

02:00 Epstein: Claims he will get former Obama WH Counsel and Ken Starr to help

03:18 Urgency to Act: Before President Trump’s first term

04:20 Epstein: Violations Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)

05:05 Neither Republican nor Democrat Administrations Pursued Epstein’s Alleged FARA violations

06:10 Ghislaine Maxwell: “Shadow” 9/11 Commission

08:15 Epstein: Brags to Steve Bannon About Access to “highly classified” facility

10:12 Epstein: In-Q-Tel (CIA-Backed High Tech Fund)

11:30 Epstein: Travel to “Denied” Areas

12:22 Congresswoman Mace: CIA should open its books on Epstein

13:30 CIA: National Resources Division For Intelligence Gathering

14:40 Epstein Attorneys File CIA and NSA FOIAs: Controlling The Narrative

17:49 DOJ “Coding Error” on Trump/Epstein Files

19:30 Response Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Epstein Estate, Kathryn Ruemmler

–Catherine Herridge

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Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi addressed the Emergency UN Human Rights Council session on the attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab.

* Iran describes itself as facing an unlawful war imposed by the United States and Israel, both nuclear‑armed states. The conflict is described as unjustified and extremely violent.

* The assault began on 28 February 2026 during ongoing diplomatic talks with the United States about Iran’s nuclear program. The timing disrupted negotiations for the second time in nine months.

* Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab was deliberately struck, killing more than 175 students and teachers in a planned attack.

* The school strike is presented as part of a broader pattern of human rights violations, lack of accountability, and open disregard for international law.

* The attackers’ advanced military capabilities make the strike appear intentional, meeting the definition of a war crime and a crime against humanity.

* Condemning such attacks is described as a moral duty that goes beyond legal obligations, because it concerns the protection of civilians and basic human conscience.

* More than 600 schools across Iran have been damaged, with over 1,000 students and teachers killed or injured.

* Hospitals, ambulances, medical workers, Red Crescent staff, refineries, water facilities, and residential neighborhoods have also been hit, showing a complete disregard for civilian life.

* The scale and consistency of the attacks point to intent to destroy, not accidental errors.

* Silence during earlier conflicts in Palestine and Lebanon is described as a factor that encouraged this escalation. Indifference is seen as fueling further insecurity and rights violations.

* The UN and the international community are urged to condemn the attacks and hold those responsible to account.

* Iran presents itself as seeking peace while remaining committed to defending its people, its territory, and its long cultural and historical identity.

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The “Let Me Carry Your Voice” series raises awareness on the torturous conditions endured by Palestinians across the occupied Palestinian territory as a result of lsrael’s genocide, decades-long occupation, and apartheid.

Whether in detention or beyond it, Palestinian’s testimonies scream louder than the deafening silence of our indifference, reverberating loudly throughout the often quiet, complacent spaces we inhabit online. Injustice is not abstract. It is engraved in people’s skin, bones, minds. It tears through everyday life, exposing the depths of human cruelty.

Justice is not abstract either. It begins with each of us. It demands courage, sacrifice, discomfort, change. It requires us to speak up, to demand accountability. To ensure that no story is pushed into the darkness.

They want to silence Palestine. We will not let them.

– Francesca Albanese –

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Manufacturing Dissent exists because of you. We are a fiercely independent citizen outlet, powered only by our readers and listeners—not corporations, not advertisers. Every story we tell, every truth we uncover, depends on your support. For less than the price of a coffee, you can become a member and help us grow stronger, louder, and more fearless. Right now, annual memberships are 30% off. Stand with us. Fuel citizen journalism. Be the reason dissent thrives.

Manufacturing Dissent exists because of you. We are a fiercely independent citizen outlet, powered only by our readers and listeners—not corporations, not advertisers. Every story we tell, every truth we uncover, depends on your support. For less than the price of a coffee, you can become a member and help us grow stronger, louder, and more fearless. Right now, annual memberships are 30% off. Stand with us. Fuel citizen journalism. Be the reason dissent thrives.

Manufacturing Dissent exists because of you. We are a fiercely independent citizen outlet, powered only by our readers and listeners—not corporations, not advertisers. Every story we tell, every truth we uncover, depends on your support. For less than the price of a coffee, you can become a member and help us grow stronger, louder, and more fearless. Right now, annual memberships are 30% off. Stand with us. Fuel citizen journalism. Be the reason dissent thrives.