Police Response To ‘We The People’ White Supremacist Rally Shows How Little Has Changed Since Charlottesville
Proud Boys, Three Percenters, and other white supremacists gathered with protection from police at the “We The People” rally in Philadelphia.
How Workers Of Color Helped Democrats Defeat Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker
The midterm elections may have been a mixture of jubilation and disappointment for progressives, but Wisconsin was certainly a story worth celebrating, as voters ousted Republican Governor Scott Walker, who was notorious for his attacks on labor unions. Walker’s attempt at a third term was thwarted by Democratic challenger Tony
Protest Song Of The Week – ‘MutterERT’ By Chuck D (Featuring Jahi)
The following was originally published at Ongoing History Of Protest Songs. When studying the history of socially conscious hip-hop very few have had the impact of Chuck D. As the MC of Public Enemy, he contributed several albums and songs that make up the canon of essential protest music. And,
Secret CIA Document Describes Abu Zubaydah’s Waterboarding As ‘Amateurish Experiment’
A 2007 report from the CIA’s Office Of Medical Services (OMS) was released after a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). It reveals news details on the CIA’s rendition, detention, and interrogation program, which included torture techniques used against detainees. The top secret document [PDF] was drafted
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Thoughts And Prayers’ By Lee Reed
The phrase “thoughts and prayers” is reflexively uttered by elites, who desperately hope acknowledging tragedy will be enough to avoid doing anything to meaningfully address carnage and destruction. And for every tragedy that demands “thoughts and prayers,” there are many more examples in the United States and throughout the world
Supporting Journalism Not Driven By Trump’s Insult Of The Day
Our journalism doesn’t depend on White House access. Hire journalists to report on daily injustices instead of President Twitter’s Insult of the Day.
What Can Be Learned From Democrat And Republican Delusions On Obamacare
After a decade of intense political fighting and two of the largest wave elections in history, the US finally has a quasi-stable political equilibrium on the Affordable Care Act.
How The Justice Department Uses ‘Law Enforcement Tools’ Against Journalists
Two annual reports from the Justice Department reveal how “law enforcement tools” are used by FBI and prosecutors when investigations target journalists
Liberal Backlash To Protest At Tucker Carlson’s Home Reinforces Crackdown On Dissent
The language used by figures in media yielded to right-wing attacks on dissent and reinforced how law enforcement criminalizes protest.
Beyond Prisons — Episode 30: Prison Reporting
Kim and Brian share their best practices for journalists looking to improve their reporting on incarceration and related issues.
