Top Ten Protest Albums Of 2016
Kevin Gosztola runs down the best protest music of 2016, including albums from Anohni, Solange, and A Tribe Called Red.
Economic Recovery Is Mostly A Myth For The 99 Percent
The famous United States stock index known as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (or simply the Dow) flirted with approaching a historic high of 20,000. The index, which shows how the largest 30 companies publicly traded in the U.S. are performing, is considered a key indicator of how well U.S.
Year-End Episode Of ‘Unauthorized Disclosure’ With Roqayah Chamseddine
All throughout the year, we enjoyed producing episodes of our podcast, “Unauthorized Disclosure.” We navigated the dreadful and not-as-awful events of 2016, sometimes with guests who brought sharp insight to significant issues and topics. But now the third season of the show comes to an end with this finale. In
Around The Empire – Episode 2: Reporting From Syria Feat. Rania Khalek
Dan and Joanne talk to independent journalist Rania Khalek, who recently traveled to Syria. She shares what she witnessed and her conversations with Syrians.
European Banks Settling Mortgage Securities Fraud Cases
Both German Deutsche Bank and Swiss Credit Suisse are settling charges with the U.S. government over their involvement in fraud in the mortgage market.
‘None Of Us Are Disposable’: Vigil At Rahm Emanuel’s House Marks Lives Of 770 Killed By Violence
Community organizations, faith leaders, and families gathered for a vigil outside Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s house to mark the 770 people killed by violence in 2016.
Congo Implodes As AFRICOM Expands
While US officials shuttle in and out of Kinshasa amid protests, US military are creeping further and further into the politics of the continent.
In 2017, We Want To Expand Our Support For Freelance Journalism
Help us start 2017 with a robust budget for funding important reporting. Support independent journalists, who struggle to find a platform for their work.
White House Claims Over 80% Of Low-Skilled Jobs Will Be Automated
Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers claims jobs with a median wage paying less than $20 an hour have an 83% chance of being automated.
Obama’s Legacy: Leaving Indefinite Military Detention Regime Intact
The Obama administration will pass on a legal regime that enables President-elect Donald Trump to indefinitely hold alleged terrorism suspects away from any battlefield.