With Help Of Ten Senate Democrats, Pentagon Can Still Make War In Yemen
The U.S. Senate killed a resolution introduced by Bernie Sanders and Mike Lee to withdraw U.S. military support for the Saudi war in Yemen.
Court Asked To Force DHS To Release ‘Race Paper’ On Surveillance Of Black Activists
The Department of Homeland Security has refused to release any version of a report on surveillance of Black activists that the agency called the “Race Paper.”
Southern Poverty Law Center Apologizes For Article Linking Journalists With Fascists Allegedly Influenced By Russia
The Southern Poverty Law Center retracted a post that linked anti-war journalism with fascists, who are allegedly part of a massive Russian conspiracy.
Trump’s Nominee For CIA Director: This Is What Happens When There’s No Justice For Torture
President Trump nominates Gina Haspel for CIA director, who was briefly in charge of a black site prison and helped destroy evidence to cover up torture.
Trump’s Pardon For Navy Sailor Brings Renewed Attention to Two-Tiered Justice System For Leaks
Trump’s pardon of Navy sailor stands in stark contrast to double-standard for leaks, especially when considering David Petraeus and Reality Winner’s cases
Immigrant Rights Activist Detained In Arizona As ICE Retaliates Against Political Opponents
After a mandatory check-in, ICE in Arizona detained Alejandra Pablos, a field coordinator for the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health.
FBI’s Cozy Arrangement With Geek Squad Employees Remains Shrouded In Secrecy
While EFF pried few documents from FBI on relationship with Geek Squad, it mostly stonewalled on key issues that implicate constitutional rights.
No, Republicans Did Not Expose Extensive Effort By Russia To Fuel Pipeline Opposition
Republicans on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee offer little evidence Russia is using “social media propaganda” to incite pipeline protests.
Unauthorized Disclosure—Episode 7: Augusta As Backdrop For Prosecution Of Reality Winner
Kevin Gosztola was in Augusta, Georgia, during the past week to cover a hearing in NSA contractor Reality Winner’s case. It was his first time in the city, and he describes the setting as an unintentionally appropriate backdrop for the government’s prosecution. So, Rania Khalek interviewed him. The downtown area
Louisiana Officials Engaged In Surveillance Of Bayou Bridge Pipeline Opponents
The Louisiana Bucket Brigade is an environmental justice organization that advocates for communities most impacted by the state’s oil refineries and chemical plants. It has fought construction of Energy Transfer Partners’ Bayou Bridge oil pipeline, and newly released documents indicate activists were targets of surveillance. The environmental justice organization and