After Guantanamo, Released Yemeni Prisoners Become Refugees
During the August 13 weekend, the Pentagon released 15 prisoners from the Guantánamo Bay military prison to the United Arab Emirates.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Got Guns?’ by Pete Kronowitt
Folk musician Pete Kronowitt irreverently sings about the NRA and gun culture, especially its effects on children. It’s off his new album, “A Lone Voice.”
Freedom Square Encampment Thrives In One Of Chicago’s Most Neglected Areas
The occupation of Freedom Square demands the city invest in black communities and defund violent police systems and incarceration.
Teen Once Detained At Guantanamo May Not Sue For Torture, Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court upheld the dismissal of former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Mohammed Jawad’s lawsuit seeking damages for torture.
I Stacked Detainees Into Human Pyramids, Now I’m Endorsing Hillary Clinton
Given my past involvement stacking naked detainees on each other, it’s my belief Clinton understands soldiers experience tough situations every day.
Bringing The Horror Film Industry To The Middle East
In the wake of the Arab Spring, there has never been a better time for Middle Easterners to indulge in horror as an art form and means of social commentary.
Chelsea Manning Supporters Demand Army End Punishment For Surviving Suicide Attempt
Supporters of US military whistleblower Chelsea Manning and one of her attorneys demanded the Army drop administrative charges brought against her.
Media Scrambles To Discourage Sanders Supporters From Voting Jill Stein
The Green Party convention influenced another round of snide commentary for daring to give voters an alternative to Clinton.
Neoconservatives And Clinton Manufacture Fear Of Russian Influence In Election
On this week’s “Unauthorized Disclosure,” guest Robbie Martin of Media Roots Radio addresses the new Cold War rhetoric from Democrats in the 2016 Election.
An American Child’s Primer For The US Presidential Election
See the Republican. Voters are angry. He feeds off their anger. Voters are scared. He feeds off their fear. He watches himself on tv. This would make a good tv show.