Stories by Robert Greenwald

Robert Greenwald is a producer, director and political activist. Greenwald is the founder and president of Brave New Films, a new media company that uses moving images to educate, influence, and empower viewers to take action around issues that matter. He is a board member of the Independent Media Institute, AlterNet's parent organization. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter. subscribe to Robert Greenwald's feed

Mr. President, You Have a Drone Problem

Posted on: Nov 19, 2012, Source: Huffington Post

I have never had a more haunting experience than hearing people talk about their homes, villages and families destroyed by drone attacks.

This DEA Agent Went To Mexico To Beat The Drug Cartels. It Didn't Turn Out Well.

Posted on: Oct 25, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Sean Dunagan went to Monterrey, Mexico, to crack down on drugs

Does Romney Think the Pentagon Needs More Marching Bands, NASCAR Sponsorships?

Posted on: Aug 26, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Those within the Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex have been working hard to convince the American public that their perceived right to profit off of Pentagon spending is sacrosanct.

Charles Koch + Roger Ailes = Ohio University?

Posted on: May 21, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Why the Koch Brothers' Mega-Corp is Attacking Me and My New Film

Posted on: Apr 6, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Kochs, Lies, and Videotape

Posted on: Mar 31, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Robert Greenwald and Reporter Michael Hastings Take on the Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America's War Machine

Posted on: Jan 25, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Hastings, in his hard-hitting new book, discusses "politically correct imperialism," why the military is obsessed with its legacy, and why we're stuck in post-9/11 thinking.

Is Your Senator Representing Charles and David Koch?

Posted on: Jan 15, 2012, Source: Huffington Post

Americans for Prosperity released its rankings this week of senators and congressman who toe the Koch line most, and it gave a total of 44 A+s for the 112th Congress.

Lookout: After the Deficit Committee, There's a New Propaganda Push From the War Profiteers

Posted on: Nov 29, 2011, Source: AlterNet

War Costs' new video exposes the truth about massive military budgets and employment: Military spending is a job killer.

Who’s Wrecking America? Meet Your 1% Nominees

Posted on: Nov 20, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Now you can vote on some of the most infamous members of the 1% — financial fraudsters, union-busters, weapons contractors, and more.

Koch Brother Wants to Own Palm Beach As Well As Our Electoral Process

Posted on: Nov 2, 2011, Source: Brave New Films

OCCUPY Your City and Make History

Posted on: Oct 5, 2011, Source: Brave New Films

Defense Secretary Panetta Plays on Job Fears But Military Spending Is the Worst at Creating Jobs

Posted on: Sep 16, 2011, Source: AlterNet

When we spend $1 billion on the military rather than green investments, health care or education we forfeit between 5,000 and 17,000 jobs.

Will President Obama Side with the Koch Brothers or American Families?

Posted on: Sep 8, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The Murdochs Must Stop Spinning and Resign Over the Phone-Hacking Scandal

Posted on: Jul 20, 2011, Source: Comment Is Free

Fox News has long blurred the line between corporate interests and journalistic integrity. But the phone hacking scandal is a step too far--it's time for Murdoch to go.

The Sarah Palin Movie: Too Much Sarah Palin, Not Enough Substance

Posted on: Jun 14, 2011, Source: Brave New Foundation

Help Get Sen. Bernie Sanders on the Sunday Talk Shows

Posted on: Jun 2, 2011, Source: Brave New Films

Sec. Clinton Has A Choice: Protect Americans or Profit The Kochs

Posted on: May 22, 2011, Source: Brave New Films

There is a raging battle going on in this country over whether we use our resources to benefit the haves or to protect those who don’t have as much as the most wealthy among us.

NYC Flash Mob Takes on the Koch Brothers

Posted on: May 13, 2011, Source: Brave New Foundation

David Koch Won’t Answer How Many Homes He Owns

Posted on: May 11, 2011, Source: Brave New Films

Vote for 5 Worst Things the Koch Brothers Have Done: Brave New Films Unveils New Documentary Series

Posted on: Mar 31, 2011, Source: Brave New Foundation

First Day of Libya Strikes Cost More Than $100 Million -- Is It Worth It?

Posted on: Mar 22, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Every time a Tomahawk cruise missile blows up a building in Libya (and everyone inside it), war-profiteer Raytheon makes $1.5 million.

Bringing Home 150 Troops from Afghanistan Would Fix Wisconsin's Budget "Crisis"

Posted on: Feb 21, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Damning New Report Shows U.S. Strategy Is Blocking Chance for Peace in Afghanistan

Posted on: Feb 6, 2011, Source: Brave New Films

The new report from NYU's Center for International Cooperation is a warning that the escalated military strategy blocks the road to peace while making the Taliban more dangerous.

Why It's Stupid NOT to Get Out of Afghanistan

Posted on: Jan 11, 2011, Source: Brave New Films

Failure, Not Progress, in Afghanistan

Posted on: Dec 15, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Alan Grayson -- What Are the Core Values of a Liberal?

Posted on: Sep 10, 2010, Source: Brave New Conversations

Why Rep. Alan Grayson is fighting to protect civil rights.

Oliver Stone: The US Has Launched Military Interventions and Political Coups Fifty-Five Times in Latin America

Posted on: Jun 25, 2010, Source: Brave New Conversations

The critically-acclaimed director discusses his upcoming documentary, "South of the Border."

Seven Years and a $747 Billon in Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Iraq

Posted on: Mar 19, 2010, Source: Brave New Films

There will be no economic recovery as long as we're spending billions a year on wars that don't make us safer.

Meet Harold Ford, Jr.: Ann Coulter's Favorite Democrat

Posted on: Jan 14, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Share this video with every New Yorker you know! - http://bravenewfilms.org/ford/#Tell-Your-Friends

A Special Gift From Brave New Films

Posted on: Dec 21, 2009, Source: AlterNet

From bravenewfilms.org a very unique gifts to our Alternet followers.

This War Must End

Posted on: Dec 3, 2009, Source: AlterNet

This time, the tears Obama has inspired are not tears of joy.

Companies Kill 16 Workers A Day

Posted on: Nov 16, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Sixteen workers are killed a day in the United States because of reckless negligence on the part of their employers.

VIDEO: Stand With the Vets, Say No to Obama

Posted on: Nov 11, 2009, Source: AlterNet

News reports indicate that in the next few weeks, President Obama plans to announce his decision to send up to 40,000 more troops to Afghanistan.

Former Worker's Confession: "I Was Hired to Stand in the Way of Health Care Reform"

Posted on: Nov 5, 2009, Source: Sick for Profit

Hi, I'm Andy Cobb and I did all the damage I could being a spokesjerk for Blue Cross Blue Shield.

FOX's Political Witch Hunt Against ACORN Exposed

Posted on: Oct 28, 2009, Source: DeFox America

Video: Laying bare Fox News' agenda, clearly aimed at destroying the Obama administration and the progressive movement.

The Dow and the Down and Out

Posted on: Oct 16, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

The top 1 percent owns more wealth then the bottom 90 percent. CEOs of large corporations earn 400 times what their workers make. That is not what America is supposed to be about.

Wellpoint Sues Maine to Guarantee Their Profits

Posted on: Oct 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Netting $2.5 billion in profits last year wasn't enough for WellPoint, the nation's largest insurance company.

Senator Sanders and Michael Moore Talk Capitalism

Posted on: Oct 1, 2009, Source: AlterNet

In this week’s show, director Michael Moore asks Sen. Sanders "what is wrong with American capitalism these days?"

The Health Insurance Racket

Posted on: Sep 14, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Welcome to the American health insurance industry.

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