Shaker Aamer, Known For Resistance At Guantanamo, Rejoins Family (UPDATE)
After more than thirteen years of torture, abuse, and unjust detention at the Guantanamo Bay military prison, Shaker Aamer has finally been released.
EU Nominates Violent US-Backed Venezuelan Opposition For Human Rights Prize
The EU’s prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought could be awarded to Venezuela’s violent opposition movement, which is backed by U.S. dollars.
Despite US Pressure, European Parliament Clears Path for Snowden Asylum
In the face of pressure from the US, the EU Parliament passed a resolution which could allow an EU country to grant asylum to NSA whistleblower Ed Snowden.
#StopTheCops: Chicago Activists Shut Down International Police Conference (VIDEO)
During Chicago’s #StopTheCops, 5 separate direct actions came together to disrupt the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference for hours.
Appeal Filed Over Experimental Prison Units That Restrict Prisoners’ Communications
Communications Management Units (CMUs) place harsh restrictions on prisoners’ ability to communicate with the outside world and on visits with loved ones.
Investigation By Elizabeth Warren Reveals Life Insurance Kickback Scheme
Elizabeth Warren revealed a massive life insurance kickback scheme where agents encourage customers to buy substandard coverage in return for personal gain.
Mandatory Inmate Pregnancy Tests To End In Alameda County Jails
Under a settlement with ACLU of Northern California, Alameda County & Corizon Health Services can no longer force women in custody to take pregnancy tests.
Abby Martin: Can Global Resistance Bring Down U.S. Corporate Empire?
Behind the Headline: Not only is the USA an empire in every sense, it’s the biggest empire the world has ever seen. With Abby Martin & Mnar Muhawesh.
Pentagon Commits To Doling Out $80 Billion For Another Bomber
While in the middle of a trillion-dollar F-35 project, the Pentagon has committed to spend another $80 billion on a bomber it doesn’t need.
Judge Won’t Let U.S. Government Conceal Videos of Guantanamo Force-Feeding
A federal judge refused to reconsider an order to release videos of a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner being force-fed and forcibly removed from his cell.