Saving 1,400 Iraqi Nationals From ‘Grisly Fate,’ Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Deportations
A federal court in Detroit temporarily blocked the deportation of over 1,400 Iraqi nationals, who say they face a “grisly fate” if they are deported back to Iraq.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Brave As A Pigeon’ By Country For Syria
Throughout 2017, the Istanbul-based country music collective Country For Syria has released tracks from its forthcoming full-length, one-by-one, via Bandcamp. The band’s members are American, Syrian, Turkish, Czech, French, and Iranian. They draw from both American country music and Arabic folk sounds. In the same song, they’ll shift from riffing
Democrats’ ‘Better Deal’ Platform Isn’t Anything Working People Haven’t Been Sold Already
Democrats have “A Better Deal” for citizens that they plan to unveil, but it sounds like more of the same corporate politics.
‘Unauthorized Disclosure’ – Episode 25: Malik Mujahid on Muslim Ban, Rania Khalek In Syria
Host Kevin Gosztola welcomes Abdul Malik Mujahid, imam and founder of Sound Vision, who is based in Chicago. He also is an executive producer for the daily Radio Islam program on WCEV 1450 AM. Mujahid warns the Supreme Court’s supposed benevolence toward American Muslims over the issue of “bona fide
U.S. Attorney’s Office Harasses Barrett Brown’s Literary Agent
The United States Attorney’s office in the northern district of Texas issued another subpoena against journalist Barrett Brown.
Interior Department Whistleblower Goes Public With Claim Of Retaliation By Trump Administration
A former Interior Department policy director faced retaliation for “speaking out about the dangers that climate change poses to Alaska Native communities.”
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Expect The Bayonet’ by Sheer Mag
Sheer Mag is a do-it-yourself (DIY) band that makes music that is a blend of punk and heavy metal music with the pastiche of 1970s classic rock. They describe their music as a “caustic war cry, seething in solidarity with all those that suffer the brunt of ignorance and injustice
California Communities Facing Rising Sea Level Sue Big Oil Companies For Damage Done
Two counties in California, Marin and San Mateo Counties, as well as the city of Imperial Beach, sued 37 fossil fuel corporations for damage they claim the companies allegedly knew would occur as a result of their contribution to rising sea level and global warming. “Major corporate members of the
Appeals Court Rules Against CREDO And CloudFlare’s Challenge To FBI’s National Security Letters
Federal appeals court argued the USA FREEDOM Act reformed national security letter law enough to make FBI’s gag provisions constitutional.
A Tribute To Jack Shaheen And His Groundbreaking Work On ‘Reel Bad Arabs’
“Though the movie may contain compelling cinematography and engrossing performances, as history,” “Lawrence of Arabia” “receives a failing grade,” renowned media critic Jack Shaheen wrote. “Throughout, the theme of cultural domination prevails—the civilized British conquering civilized folks.” Shaheen continued, “After all, the movie concerns a brave Englishman, not a valiant Arab.