07 Dec 2015

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.”

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07 Dec 2015

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.”

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07 Dec 2015

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.

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07 Dec 2015

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

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07 Dec 2015

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.

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06 Dec 2015

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.

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05 Dec 2015

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

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05 Dec 2015

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.

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04 Dec 2015

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.

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04 Dec 2015

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.

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