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.
Authors Of Combahee River Statement, Which Profoundly Influenced Black Feminism, Mark 40th Anniversary
Authors of the Combahee River Statement reflect on its impact and contemplate what lessons it may hold for those organizing against the Trump administration.
Charge Dropped Against Indigenous Journalist Who Documented DAPL Construction With Drone
A misdemeanor charge of “stalking” against indigenous journalist Myron Dewey was dropped by Morton County prosecutors.
‘Unauthorized Disclosure’—Episode 24: Best Of ‘Unauthorized Disclosure’
For this week’s episode, hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola revisit clips from some of the most listened to episodes since ‘Unauthorized Disclosure’ started in January 2014. The clips represent some of the show’s better moments. Four of the top five episodes are from the current season. They are the
Indigenous Journalist Faces Trial For Flying Drone To Document DAPL Construction
Indigenous journalist Myron Dewey, known for his drone footage documenting DAPL resistance, will go on trial next week in North Dakota.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘We Won’t Go Back’ By Love Always
Benefit compilations are a longstanding medium through which artists support social movements, so it makes sense that in 2017 we have seen a lot of them. One of my favorites has been Battle Hymns, compiled by members of band Quasi, an urgent collection of explicitly political songwriting. Battle Hymns is
Interview With John Kiriakou And Joseph Hickman On New Definitive Book On Abu Zubaydah
The United States government initially claimed Abu Zubaydah was the No. 3 man in al Qaida. But especially since the release of the Senate intelligence committee’s report on CIA torture, such an assertion has become increasingly harder for government officials to make. John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer who was
Five Songs Of Resistance: The Protest Songs Of Joan Baez
In April, the legendary Joan Baez was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making this year as apt a time as ever to celebrate her decades of music and social justice work. Since the late 1950s, Baez has released over 30 albums in six languages, often using