US Puts Militants At Risk Of Torture By Transferring To Iraq
Transferring captives to the Iraqi government instead of Guantánamo does not satisfy human rights concerns. It may be even worse.
At Miami Debate, Clinton Campaign Builds On Pattern Of Dishonesty
Clinton has been plagued by the perception that she is dishonest all throughout the 2016 presidential election, and her campaign isn’t helping.
Countering The Establishment Media Narrative During The 2016 Election
Our reporting is intended to amplify the grassroots against the power of the corporate state, but we cannot continue without your support.
Kartemquin Films 50: ‘Now We Live On Clifton’
In this 1974 film, Kartemquin filmmakers present a portrait of Pam and Scott Taylor, their family, their friends, and their Lincoln Park neighborhood. It is another entry in a catalog of films from the collaborative group, which document transformations in the city of Chicago over the past decades. Lincoln Park
Upcoming Event: Doug Henwood On Hillary Clinton’s Rise To Power
Shadowproof will be hosting a discussion with author Doug Henwood about his book, “My Turn: Hillary Clinton Targets the Presidency,” on March 10 at 8 pm ET.
Obama Administration To Justify Drone Strikes With Casualty Counts
The Obama administration intended to create the perception that it would disclose numbers, thereby diminishing concerns about human rights violations.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Factory Girl’ by Rhiannon Giddens
Rhiannon Giddens has a concert of protest songs, which is touring called “Swimming in Dark Waters—Other Voices.” One of the songs she is performing in her set is an Irish ballad called “Factory Girl.” As Giddens says in the introduction, social progress often comes from disaster. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
‘Excuse Me, I’m Talking:’ Clinton Campaign Attack Diminishes Important Debate In Flint
Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders participated in a debate hosted by CNN in Flint, Michigan. It was one of the more substantive debates of the 2016 election, and the debate was specifically aimed at calling more attention to the plight of Flint residents, who continue to endure the impacts
Clinton Benefits From US Media’s Misleading Reporting Of Delegate Counts
The vast majority of U.S. establishment media organizations report Democratic Party “super delegates,” as if they are part of the delegate totals presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are winning in primaries. However, this is incredibly misleading, and whether intended or not, it essentially serves to strengthen Clinton’s campaign
The US, Saudi Arabia, And The Destruction Of Libya By Western Forces
The aftermath of the regime change operation in Libya has become even more horrific, as the United States resumes bombing. The intelligence behind the latest decision to escalate military action in Libya is believed to be faulty again. Re-escalation of military operations by Western forces in Libya comes amidst a