Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate Snowden, Ignore Whistleblower Protection Issues
Only one Democratic candidate, Lincoln Chafee, opposed jailing NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden if he were to return to the United states.
Virtues Of Capitalism Become Issue At 2016 Democratic Debate
While much of the corporate media obsesses over who “won” last night’s 2016 Democratic presidential debate, few are recognizing a much more noteworthy aspect of yesterday’s proceedings. For the first time in a long time, Americans witnessed a substantive discussion on the virtues of capitalism in a mainstream party debate.
Appeals Court Opposes Religious Profiling, Reinstates Lawsuit Against NYPD Spying
A federal court reinstated a lawsuit brought by American Muslims claiming the NYPD violated their constitutional rights by profiling and spying on them.
Ali Al-Nimr’s Father Pleads For Son’s Release & Online Activism Ahead Of Crucifixion
Ali Al-Nimr was condemned to be crucified in Saudi Arabia in 2012, when he was just 17 years old.
Less Than 400 Families Contribute Most Of 2016 Presidential Funds
How much longer can America’s plutocracy be denied? A recent report by The New York Times reveals that 158 of the richest families are now providing a “financial check on demographic forces” that are moving the country in a more progressive direction by contributing nearly half of all early money
CIA Torture Architects Sued by Former Detainees for Water Dousing & Other Methods
The ACLU sued two psychologists contracted by the CIA to develop, implement, and personally administer an experimental torture program in the War on Terror.
Israel Takes Advantage Of Syrian Civil War To Expand Illegal Golan Heights Settlements
Israel is taking advantage of the chaos in Syria to expand its illegal settlements in the Golan Heights as new oil reserves were discovered in the region.
Former JPMorgan Vice President Alleges Money Laundering Cover-Up
Last Friday, JPMorgan successfully got a whistleblower lawsuit from former VP Jennifer Sharkey tossed out of federal court.
Doctors Without Borders Rejects Pentagon Offer to Help Rebuild Bombed Hospital
Doctors Without Borders rejected the Pentagon’s offer to rebuild their hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, which US military forces bombed on October 3.
WikiLeaks: U.S. Supported Unrest In Bolivia, Prepared For Death Of Evo Morales
WikiLeaks cables show that the U.S. government spent years putting pressure on the Bolivian government, including funding for a violent opposition movement.