Establishment Media Targets Sanders During Run Up To Iowa Caucuses
The establishment media has dropped its pretense of objectivity to launch attacks on Bernie Sanders to benefit their preferred candidate, Hillary Clinton.
Citigroup, Davos Worry About Popular Backlash To Neoliberal Order
From January 20-23, the global elite met in Davos, Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum. The themes this year were the dangers of inequality and terrorism to the current world order, an order those present have benefited the most from and have charged themselves with maintaining. The founder and
Protest Song of the Week: ‘Dissatisfaction Suite’ by The Whistleblowers
A new band, The Whistleblowers, from Brooklyn recently released their first EP, which consists entirely of protest music. They describe themselves as a project “born out of a vacuum of socially conscious music.” The song from their album, “Imaginary Lines,” which is Shadowproof’s “Protest Song of the Week,” is a
Are We There Yet? The Promise, Perils and Politics of Penal Reform
The reach of the carceral state is truly breathtaking, extending well beyond the estimated 2.2 million people sitting in jail or prison today in America.
What’s Wrong With Laughing & Labeling Oregon Militants ‘Terrorists’
Militants have taken over the headquarters for a a national wildlife refuge in Oregon. The militants took control of the federal building in the afternoon on January 2 and, thus far, United States law enforcement agencies have not removed them. Comedian Hari Kondabolu quips, “These men are armed with guns
Alex Jones Is ‘No Better Than ISIS’: How The Infowars Host Spreads Fear For Profit
Disseminating misinformation about Muslims is Alex Jones’ latest attempt at earning big money for the talk show host and his advertisers through fear.
Despite Increasing Threats And Violence, Americans Show Support For Muslim Neighbors
A professor of theology wrote that efforts in support of Muslims “are shining lights into the darkness being spread by anti-Muslim fear-mongering.”
Year-End Episode of ‘Unauthorized Disclosure’: A Look Back at 2015
All throughout the year, we have enjoyed producing weekly episodes of our podcast, “Unauthorized Disclosure.” Each guest has brought incredible insight to issues and topics, which we believe deserve widespread discussion and are often under addressed in the establishment media. But this is our final episode of 2015. Roqayah Chamseddine,
Sheldon Adelson Buys Las Vegas Review-Journal, Wants To Buy Election Next
The casino magnate’s strategy from Israel: buy media, use that media to promote a right wing agenda, and hope the public votes according to what they read.
Bernie Sanders Wins Endorsements From CWA And DFA; DNC Attacks
After Bernie Sanders netted two important endorsements, the Democratic Party establishment accused his team of improper access to digital campaign records.