Michael Fox
@undertheshadow.bsky.social
Latin America-based Journalist
Host of podcasts Under the Shadow & Stories of Resistance
https://www.patreon.com/c/mfox
https://therealnews.com/under-the-shadow
https://therealnews.com/category/shows/stories-of-resistance
Host of podcasts Under the Shadow & Stories of Resistance
https://www.patreon.com/c/mfox
https://therealnews.com/under-the-shadow
https://therealnews.com/category/shows/stories-of-resistance
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the start of Plan Cóndor, the secret U.S.-backed terror network that allowed repressive regimes to persecute opponents living in exile. The upcoming season of my podcast #UnderTheShadow dives into this past & the search for justice. @therealnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the start of Plan Cóndor, the secret U.S.-backed terror network that allowed repressive regimes to persecute opponents living in exile. The upcoming season of my podcast #UnderTheShadow dives into this past & the search for justice. @therealnews.com
Far-right former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested, after he attempted to remove his ankle monitor. Important reporting @brianmier247.bsky.social #Brazil #Bolsonaro
November 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Far-right former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested, after he attempted to remove his ankle monitor. Important reporting @brianmier247.bsky.social #Brazil #Bolsonaro
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November 20 is Black Consciousness Day in #Brazil. A day celebrating the struggle of Black groups, communities & movs & celebrating Brazil’s most historic Black leader, #Zumbi dos Palmares. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social #ConcienciaNegra
Zumbi dos Palmares: Brazil's hero of Black resistance
Zumbi dos Palmares was the leader of the great Palmares Quilombo, in colonial Brazil. He was killed by Portuguese forces on Nov. 20, 1695, after years of struggle. He is Brazil’s greatest hero of Blac...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
November 20 is Black Consciousness Day in #Brazil. A day celebrating the struggle of Black groups, communities & movs & celebrating Brazil’s most historic Black leader, #Zumbi dos Palmares. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social #ConcienciaNegra
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During the Great Depression, hundreds of thousands of families were losing their homes each year. Farmers were particularly vulnerable. But neighbors found a way to push back and help, called a penny auction. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
How farmers fought the banks and won: Penny auctions in the Great Depression
When the banks put farmers’ homes and land up for auction, their neighbors would arrive already committed to keep the price low. They would bid next to nothing, then give it all back. This is episode ...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
During the Great Depression, hundreds of thousands of families were losing their homes each year. Farmers were particularly vulnerable. But neighbors found a way to push back and help, called a penny auction. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
Violent raids on workplaces & homes. ICE arresting dozens. "They’re masked. They run out of cars with tinted windows & they just grab people, citizen or not, & they’re asking for papers," says @codepink.bsky.social's Danaka Katovich. Incredible, chilling reporting @therealnews.com & Marc Steiner
November 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Violent raids on workplaces & homes. ICE arresting dozens. "They’re masked. They run out of cars with tinted windows & they just grab people, citizen or not, & they’re asking for papers," says @codepink.bsky.social's Danaka Katovich. Incredible, chilling reporting @therealnews.com & Marc Steiner
The tiny Caribbean island of Barbados might not be the country one would first imagine taking the lead to stand up to US military actions. But as Trump continues to attack boats, leaders in Barbados & the Caribbean have been vocal. My latest @truthout.org truthout.org/articles/car...
Caribbean Leaders Call for Unified Latin American Resistance to US Attacks
The US has now struck 18 vessels and killed 70 people in its ongoing onslaught in the Caribbean and Pacific.
truthout.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The tiny Caribbean island of Barbados might not be the country one would first imagine taking the lead to stand up to US military actions. But as Trump continues to attack boats, leaders in Barbados & the Caribbean have been vocal. My latest @truthout.org truthout.org/articles/car...
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Zohran's win feels like the beginning of the first meaningful challenge to the neoliberal consensus in a generation.
Mamdani's Win Is Proof That an Organized Public Can Defeat Organized Money
The most consistent project of elite politics is to cultivate resignation: Nothing can change, no one like you can win, best not to try. When that illusion breaks, even in a single city, it sends tremors outward.
www.commondreams.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Zohran's win feels like the beginning of the first meaningful challenge to the neoliberal consensus in a generation.
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“New York will remain a city of immigrants. A city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, led by an immigrant.”
Watch the best of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's victory speech after becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
Visit zeteo.com for more coverage.
Watch the best of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's victory speech after becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
Visit zeteo.com for more coverage.
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 AM
“New York will remain a city of immigrants. A city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and as of tonight, led by an immigrant.”
Watch the best of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's victory speech after becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
Visit zeteo.com for more coverage.
Watch the best of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's victory speech after becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
Visit zeteo.com for more coverage.
Just a year ago, almost no one had ever heard of him. A name in a crowd. But last night, #ZohranMamdani became the mayor-elect of NYC. He did it by building a working-class movement. My podcast episode #StoriesofResistance. @therealnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Just a year ago, almost no one had ever heard of him. A name in a crowd. But last night, #ZohranMamdani became the mayor-elect of NYC. He did it by building a working-class movement. My podcast episode #StoriesofResistance. @therealnews.com
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On November 4, 1780, Indigenous Incan leader Tupac Amaru II led a months-long uprising against Spanish rule in present day Peru. It would inspire thousands more to rise up across South America. Latest episode of #StoriesOfResistance from @undertheshadow.bsky.social
Tupac Amaru II’s Indigenous uprising against colonial Spain
On November 4, 1780, Indigenous Incan leader Tupac Amaru II led a months-long uprising against Spanish rule. It would inspire thousands more to rise up across South America. This is episode 75 of Stor...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
On November 4, 1780, Indigenous Incan leader Tupac Amaru II led a months-long uprising against Spanish rule in present day Peru. It would inspire thousands more to rise up across South America. Latest episode of #StoriesOfResistance from @undertheshadow.bsky.social
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This quote continues to rattle me to my core:
"So what you’re telling us is you need less evidence to kill somebody than you do to hold them."
That's Rep Adam Smith to Pentagon officials in a briefing on Trump's illegal boat bombings. As he told me in this piece, they didn't answer his objection:
"So what you’re telling us is you need less evidence to kill somebody than you do to hold them."
That's Rep Adam Smith to Pentagon officials in a briefing on Trump's illegal boat bombings. As he told me in this piece, they didn't answer his objection:
Awful: Pentagon officials told lawmakers Trump now claims authority to bomb people merely “affiliated” with “narco-terrorist" groups, Rep Adam Smith tells me. But under questioning, they wouldn't say what “affiliated” even means!
Lots of fresh info in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2025...
Lots of fresh info in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2025...
November 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This quote continues to rattle me to my core:
"So what you’re telling us is you need less evidence to kill somebody than you do to hold them."
That's Rep Adam Smith to Pentagon officials in a briefing on Trump's illegal boat bombings. As he told me in this piece, they didn't answer his objection:
"So what you’re telling us is you need less evidence to kill somebody than you do to hold them."
That's Rep Adam Smith to Pentagon officials in a briefing on Trump's illegal boat bombings. As he told me in this piece, they didn't answer his objection:
According to a new investigation, for years, Exxon funded the libertarian Atlas Network to spread climate change denial across Latin America. “The objective is to help, but not be known for its help," Atlas wrote in 2000. Important report ahead of #COP30 @theguardian.com @geoffdembicki.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
According to a new investigation, for years, Exxon funded the libertarian Atlas Network to spread climate change denial across Latin America. “The objective is to help, but not be known for its help," Atlas wrote in 2000. Important report ahead of #COP30 @theguardian.com @geoffdembicki.bsky.social
Just a year ago almost no one had ever heard of #ZohranMamdani. Now, he is the leading candidate for NYC mayor. Democratic Socialist who has ignited a working-class movement for change. The latest from my #podcast #StoriesofResistance @therealnews.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Just a year ago almost no one had ever heard of #ZohranMamdani. Now, he is the leading candidate for NYC mayor. Democratic Socialist who has ignited a working-class movement for change. The latest from my #podcast #StoriesofResistance @therealnews.com
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Despite Islamophobia against him and far right attacks, Zohran Mamdani leads the polls ahead of the NYC mayoral election. His working class platform of change has inspired tens of thousands to join his campaign. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is building a working-class movement in NYC
Despite Islamophobia against him and far right attacks, Zohran Mamdani leads the polls ahead of the NYC mayoral election. His working class platform of change has inspired tens of thousands to join hi...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Despite Islamophobia against him and far right attacks, Zohran Mamdani leads the polls ahead of the NYC mayoral election. His working class platform of change has inspired tens of thousands to join his campaign. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
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Very pleased to speak with @matthewjbell.bsky.social for the @theworld.org about the policy and legal implications of the lethal US maritime strikes.
theworld.org/segments/202...
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Trump administration ramps up deadly strikes in waters off Latin America - The World from PRX
US military forces operating in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific have carried out more than a dozen strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats. The strikes, which began in September, have killed ne...
theworld.org
October 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Very pleased to speak with @matthewjbell.bsky.social for the @theworld.org about the policy and legal implications of the lethal US maritime strikes.
theworld.org/segments/202...
theworld.org/segments/202...
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"The US must halt such attacks and take all measures necessary to prevent the extrajudicial killing of people aboard these boats."
UN Human Rights Chief Says Trump Must Halt 'Extrajudicial Killing' in International Waters
"None of the individuals on the targeted boats appeared to pose an imminent threat to the lives of others or otherwise justified the use of lethal armed force against them under international law," said Volker Türk.
www.commondreams.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"The US must halt such attacks and take all measures necessary to prevent the extrajudicial killing of people aboard these boats."
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Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained." - .
FACTS: "Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear."
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
FACTS: "Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear."
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
Kristi Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained. We focus on those who are here illegally. And anything you would hear or report that would be different than that is simply not true and false reporting."
October 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained." - .
FACTS: "Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear."
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
FACTS: "Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear."
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
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Looking for a quick dose of hope? Follow ‘Stories of Resistance’ from @therealnews.com. The latest episode gives a snapshot of people standing up to ICE ❤️🔥
ICE is doing its dirty work, detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records. And doing it without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
Resisting ICE
ICE is detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records and without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. This is episode 73 of Stories of Resistance.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Looking for a quick dose of hope? Follow ‘Stories of Resistance’ from @therealnews.com. The latest episode gives a snapshot of people standing up to ICE ❤️🔥
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ICE is doing its dirty work, detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records. And doing it without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
Resisting ICE
ICE is detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records and without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. This is episode 73 of Stories of Resistance.
therealnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
ICE is doing its dirty work, detaining thousands of people a day without criminal records. And doing it without a warrant. But people are standing up. And the resistance is growing. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
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Article on my visit last week with Mumia Abu-Jamal. There was a LOT going on: the return of his eyesight, his previous night's remarks at an event for Assata Shakur, a forthcoming march, and then drama with the guards that may have killed irony forever
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Mumia Abu-Jamal Speaks With the Clear Voice of a Free Man
Incarcerated for 44 years, the political prisoner remains unbowed in the face of medical neglect.
www.thenation.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Article on my visit last week with Mumia Abu-Jamal. There was a LOT going on: the return of his eyesight, his previous night's remarks at an event for Assata Shakur, a forthcoming march, and then drama with the guards that may have killed irony forever
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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October 18 marks the 6-yr anniversary of Chile’s massive protests. Police shot at people’s heads, causing hundreds of eye injuries. Some of the victims found each other and began to sew their lives back together w/ music. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
The Chilean band overcoming police violence with music
Hasta La Victoria’s music is rock and punk, hip hop, and circus. They have found an outlet to focus their pain and their suffering. To define it, and direct it back. This is episode 72 of Stories of R...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
October 18 marks the 6-yr anniversary of Chile’s massive protests. Police shot at people’s heads, causing hundreds of eye injuries. Some of the victims found each other and began to sew their lives back together w/ music. Latest episode #StoriesOfResistance @undertheshadow.bsky.social
Attacking so-called "drug boats". Drone strikes. Military buildup. The so-called "president of peace" seems to be pushing the US full speed toward an attack on #Venezuela.
I sat down w/ the Guerrilla History Podcast to discuss it all. Please check it out...
I sat down w/ the Guerrilla History Podcast to discuss it all. Please check it out...
October 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Attacking so-called "drug boats". Drone strikes. Military buildup. The so-called "president of peace" seems to be pushing the US full speed toward an attack on #Venezuela.
I sat down w/ the Guerrilla History Podcast to discuss it all. Please check it out...
I sat down w/ the Guerrilla History Podcast to discuss it all. Please check it out...
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The results are in! The Marc Steiner Show and Stories of Resistance with host @undertheshadow.bsky.social, have each won Gold in the 2025 Signal Awards.
We won!
The results are in! The Marc Steiner Show and Stories of Resistance have each won Gold in the 2025 Signal Awards.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The results are in! The Marc Steiner Show and Stories of Resistance with host @undertheshadow.bsky.social, have each won Gold in the 2025 Signal Awards.
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'Textbook Authoritarianism': Trump Aims IRS Criminal Division at Left-Leaning Groups, Donors | "It's a full-blown federal felony crime for anyone in the White House (and all Secretaries but the AG) to order the IRS to target people." And it looks like Trump is doing it anyway.
'Textbook Authoritarianism': Trump Aims IRS Criminal Division at Left-Leaning Groups, Donors
Reporting by the Wall Street Journal indicates the active "weaponization" of the agency to target the far-right president's political opponents and groups peacefully organizing against his administration's destruction agenda.
www.commondreams.org
October 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
'Textbook Authoritarianism': Trump Aims IRS Criminal Division at Left-Leaning Groups, Donors | "It's a full-blown federal felony crime for anyone in the White House (and all Secretaries but the AG) to order the IRS to target people." And it looks like Trump is doing it anyway.
Incredible news. My podcast Stories of Resistance has won a Gold in the #SignalAwards for best history podcast! It's a huge honor. You can listen & subscribe 👇 @therealnews.com #StoriesOfResistance
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We won!
The results are in! The Marc Steiner Show and Stories of Resistance have each won Gold in the 2025 Signal Awards.
therealnews.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Incredible news. My podcast Stories of Resistance has won a Gold in the #SignalAwards for best history podcast! It's a huge honor. You can listen & subscribe 👇 @therealnews.com #StoriesOfResistance
open.spotify.com/show/1GtnrSF... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
therealnews.com/trnn-wins-si...
open.spotify.com/show/1GtnrSF... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
therealnews.com/trnn-wins-si...