How Chicago Police, IPRA & State’s Attorney Covered Up the Murder of Ronald Johnson
The State’s Attorney was incredulous when asked about a coverup, saying, “I don’t know what coverup you’re referring to. I’m not covering anything up.”
PREVIEW: Talk ‘Disaster Capitalism’ Live With Antony Loewenstein
On December 10 at 5pm EST, join Kevin Gosztola for a chat with Antony Loewenstein, author of “Disaster Capitalism: Making a Killing Out of Catastrophe.”
JPMorgan Had ‘Sons And Daughters’ Hiring Program For Chinese Elite
JPMorgan is already under investigation for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), but the WSJ claims there are further crimes.
Protest Song of the Week: ‘Christmas Spirit’ by The Wailers
The consumerism of Christmas is often insufferable. It starts well before December, especially with “Black Friday” in November, which now includes Black Thursday or Black Thanksgiving because one day of door-busting sales is not enough for corporate executives. Shadowproof’s “Protest Song of the Week” is “Christmas Spirit” by The Wailers, which was
Iraqi Govt Issued Ultimatum for Turkish Troops to Leave Mosul, Russian Air Force in Vicinity
Iraqi Govt Issued Ultimatum for Turkish Troops to Leave Mosul, Russian Air Force in Vicinity. Next Cold War Roundup.
Podcast: France Canceled Climate Protest—But Not Weapons Expo—After Paris Attacks
In the aftermath of the attacks in Paris, numerous American Muslims or U.S. citizens, who have brown skin, live in fear of what might happen if they go out in public. There have been several reported hate crimes. One mosque was vandalized by a ripped up Quran covered in feces.
Film Review: ‘Chi-Raq’ is Timely Piece of Satire That Comes From Place of Love
Few films in recent years have been as polarizing as Spike Lee’s “Chi-Raq.” Before it premiered, numerous well-meaning people throughout the United States, especially in Chicago, had already chosen to oppose the film, even though they had not seen it. It is too bad these people did not wait to
VIDEO: Connecting The Grassroots And The Global At COP21
The Laura Flanders Show: From climate change to black liberation. Ecuador revolutionized its economy to benefit the people. Lessons of an ancient statue.
US Coalition Grows, Russia Opens Two New Bases in Syria
Next Cold War Roundup: Iraq’s Prime Minister says he doesn’t want Western troops, but it looks like he’ll be getting them soon anyway.
Richest 20 People Have More Wealth Than Half Of All Americans
The wealthiest 20 people in the U.S. now own more wealth than half of the entire population in the United States, according to a new analysis.