Beyond Prisons — Episode 10: Demanding Human Rights At Vaughn feat. Emily Abendroth
On episode 10 of Beyond Prisons, we talk about Thomas Gordon, who is incarcerated at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, a state prison in Delaware.
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
Disability Rights Activists Were At Forefront Of Resistance To Dead Trumpcare Bill
Activists from the Colorado-based grassroots disability rights organization, ADAPT, were violently removed from the United States Capitol building in June while staging a protest against the Senate healthcare bill. They particularly opposed proposed Medicare cuts that would impact their communities. Protesters in wheelchairs shouted, “No cuts to Medicare!” as they
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.
Role Playing The Resistance: How Liberals Grift Movements In The Age Of Trump
The exploitation of progressive rhetoric for the sake of advancing careers, building platforms, and launching hollow political campaigns has become part and parcel of the liberal grift. It is a long con game several are good at playing, as they boast of “resistance” but have no road map for what
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.