Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Pop Goes The Weapon’ By Prophets Of Rage
The post was originally published at Ongoing History Of Protest Songs. “Warning! The following video contains content that some viewers may not find disturbing. That’s pretty fucked up.” The following quote was part of a social media teaser for the new video for “Pop Goes The Weapon” the latest single
Court Approves Nationwide Injunction Against Trump Asylum Rule, Acknowledges Harm To Legal Groups
A federal court restored a nationwide injunction against a rule imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration to block asylum seekers.
American Muslims Claim Victory In Challenging And Exposing Unconstitutional Terrorism Watchlist
Twenty-three American Muslims successfully challenged the unconstitutional terrorism watchlist and further exposed the vastness of this secretive process.
Verizon Workers File Federal Complaints Against Alleged Racist Workplace Culture
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Justice Department To Force Imprisoned Hacktivist Jeremy Hammond To Testify Against WikiLeaks
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Financiers Of For-Profit Prisons Targeted With ‘Rolling Picket’ Organized By Anti-ICE Activists
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Former FBI Director James Comey Saved By America’s Two-Tiered Justice System Of Prosecuting Leaks
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Bernie Sanders Makes Media Democracy An Issue For 2020 Primary Voters
Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign is the first to release a plan for addressing the collapse in journalism in the United States.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Special Announcement’ By The Felice Brothers
The post originally appeared at Ongoing History Of Protest Songs. The Felice Brothers are a veteran folk-rock band, who throughout their career have sacrificed commercial success by sticking to their principles. They have turned down offers to work with big-name producers and resisted pressure to adopt a more mainstream sound.