Ai Weiwei talking: I was born in 1957. That’s the year my father was purged as a so-called rightist. he’s the same generation, maybe younger … Childhood in a Labor Camp, Art, Activism, Prison & FreedomRead more
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CIA contractors settle ACLU torture lawsuit
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has announced a settlement in Salim v. Mitchell, the lawsuit brought on behalf of three victims of Central Intelligence … CIA contractors settle ACLU torture lawsuitRead more
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Stop Killing at Home
The $600 billion annual cost of the US military budget eats up 54% of all federal discretionary funds. It’s no wonder we don’t have money … Stop Killing at HomeRead more
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The U.S. War Against Civilians in Syria
It was midday on Sunday, May 7th, when the U.S.-led coalition warplanes again began bombing the neighborhood of Wassim Abdo’s family. They lived in Tabqa, … The U.S. War Against Civilians in SyriaRead more
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World’s Worst Humanitarian Disaster
“An absolute shame on humanity.” That’s how the international aid organization CARE is describing the deepening humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The number of cholera cases … World’s Worst Humanitarian DisasterRead more
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The World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis Is Basically Being Blacked Out by Western Media
A day ago, a Saudi jet fired on a convoy of cars in Mawzaa district, Yemen. The strike is reported to have killed at least … The World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis Is Basically Being Blacked Out by Western MediaRead more
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Home Demolitions for Illegal Settlements Surging
The Empire Files 040 00:02 [Music] 00:07 [Music] 00:30 during my travels in Palestine I drove 00:33 extensively within Israel’s borders what 00:35 I saw … Home Demolitions for Illegal Settlements SurgingRead more
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From War to Cholera, Yemen Is Facing World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis
Kristine Beckerle talking: It’s hard to describe in words how devastating it is, to be totally frank. So what you’ve got is what the U.N. … From War to Cholera, Yemen Is Facing World’s Largest Humanitarian CrisisRead more
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Two Years After Kalief Browder’s Suicide
In October, a memorial service was held for Venida Browder, who died, as her family said, “of a broken heart” 16 months after her own … Two Years After Kalief Browder’s SuicideRead more
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Canada to Pay $10 Million to Omar Khadr for Abuse Endured at Gitmo
Canada will issue an apology and pay $10 million to Omar Khadr for the abuses he suffered while imprisoned by the United States in Guantánamo … Canada to Pay $10 Million to Omar Khadr for Abuse Endured at GitmoRead more