Former ISP Owner Wins Battle to Discuss FBI Spy Tool After Court Lifts Gag Order
For the first time, a federal court lifted a National Security Letter gag order. Although they’ve been ruled unconstitutional by federal courts multiple times in the past, this important ruling makes it possible for the owner of a now-defunct non-profit internet service provider to openly talk about the FBI’s request
Protest Song of the Week: ‘Do You See My Skin Through the Flames?’
A 17 year-old black boy was executed by a white Chicago police officer on October 20 of last year, and for 400 days, the city of Chicago, led by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, fought to suppress the truth of what happened. How those in power worked to cover up what really
Rahm Is Wrong: Officer Who Killed Laquan McDonald Represents Chicago Police
Before releasing a video of white cop killing black teen Laquan McDonald, Chicago’s Mayor insisted the officer was not representative of the city’s police.
Interview, Part 2: MintPress News’ Mnar Muhawesh On Media’s ‘Fast Food Headlines’
Kevin Gosztola’s and MintPress News’ founder, Mnar Muhawesh, discuss how the media ignores real news in favor of distractions and election-year circuses.
After Coverup Fails, Chicago Cop Charged With Murder Of Laquan McDonald
The case against Jason Van Dyke marks the first time in Chicago’s history that a police officer faces criminal charges for an on-duty shooting.
Podcast: After Paris Attacks, Islamophobia About as Awful as After 9/11
In the aftermath of the attacks in Paris, numerous American Muslims or U.S. citizens, who have brown skin, live in fear of what might happen if they go out in public. There have been several reported hate crimes. One mosque was vandalized by a ripped up Quran covered in feces.
When Airlines and Security Validate American Passengers’ Fear of Brown People
One week after the Paris attacks, any American Muslim or U.S. citizen with brown skin lives in fear of what might happen if they go out in public. It is particularly awful for those brown-skinned Americans who decide to travel by plane because airlines, police, and security agents are legitimizing
Film Review: ‘Heart of a Dog’ Is A Wondrous Meditation On Life & Death
Laurie Anderson’s documentary, “Heart of a Dog,” is an intensely personal meditation on life and death, and a reflection on American culture after 9/11.
‘You Can’t Buy My Soul’: Drone Whistleblowers Speak Out
Four former drone operators spoke out about their experiences piloting and killing, including children, with America’s lethal fleet of drones.
Paris Attacks Fuel New Cycle Of Anti-Muslim Hysteria In The United States
After the Paris Attacks, innocent Muslims are facing a host of threats and even violent attacks, while American Islamophobia threatens to reach new heights.