Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Uncle Sam Goddamn’
“Welcome to the United Snakes. Land of the thief, home of the slave. Grand imperial guard, where the dollar is sacred and power is God,” Brother Ali raps on “Uncle Sam Goddamn,” a contemporary classic protest song. The song is about the legacy of genocide, slavery, and imperialism in the United
The DNC, ‘Lesser Evilism’ And Defying the Democratic Party Establishment
The Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia was an extravagant spectacle of manufacturing consent to create the perception there is now unity around Hillary Clinton. In particular, protesting Bernie Sanders delegates were suppressed with actions intended to enforce conformity and silence. There were whips marching up and down the aisles to
Clinton Cut Sections From Her Historic DNC Speech, And Here They Are
We managed to uncover some of the sections from Hillary Clinton’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, which were cut.
‘Democracy Is Messy’: Sanders Changes Tune On Protest At Democratic Convention
The Sanders campaign, which gave so many Americans the confidence to fight Democratic party elites, has told delegates to pause their outrage.
Video: Rania Khalek Reports On Day 1 Of Democratic Convention
Kevin Gosztola interviews Rania Khalek, who reports on what she heard from Bernie Sanders delegates on Day of DNC in Philly.
Trump Cut Sections From His RNC Speech Last Night, And Here They Are
We managed to uncover some of the sections from Donald Trump’s speech, which were cut.
What To Expect From Protests Outside And Inside The DNC In Philadelphia
Rania Khalek previews her reporting from inside and outside the Democratic National Convention, and shares her thoughts on protests, party unity, and the primary.
Guantanamo Prisoner Who Wrote Best-Selling Diary Is Cleared For Release
Guantanamo Bay prisoner Mohamedou Ould Slahi, author of “Guantanamo Diary,” has been cleared for release by the U.S. military’s periodic review board.
RNC Protests Dissatisfy Reporters Who Anticipated Trump-Stoked Violence
There is a key reason why establishment media had particular expectations, which do not match what is unfolding on the ground.
Activists Arrested At RNC After Dropping Banner At Rock Hall Against Fracking, Border Wall
Three climate and immigration justice activists climbed flagpoles to drop a banner protesting natural gas fracking, a border wall, and environmental injustices.