“Sentence First, Verdict Afterwards” `Let the jury consider their verdict,’ the King said, for about the twentieth time that day. `No, no!’ said the Queen. … The Alice in Wonderland World of Fast-tracked Secret Trade AgreementsRead more
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This is Price Gouging at the Cost of Lives
The United States and 11 other Pacific Rim nations reached an agreement Monday on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the largest regional trade accord in history. The … This is Price Gouging at the Cost of LivesRead more
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Obama lawyers asked secret court to ignore public court’s decision on spying
The Obama administration has asked a secret surveillance court to ignore a federal court that found bulk surveillance illegal and to once again grant the … Obama lawyers asked secret court to ignore public court’s decision on spyingRead more
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Fast-track Hands the Money Monopoly to Private Banks
In March 2014, the Bank of England let the cat out of the bag: money is just an IOU, and the banks are rolling in … Fast-track Hands the Money Monopoly to Private BanksRead more
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Senate Passes Cybersecurity Bill Critics Say Violates Privacy
The Senate has passed a bill critics say will expand mass surveillance by allowing corporations to share sensitive user data with the government under the … Senate Passes Cybersecurity Bill Critics Say Violates PrivacyRead more
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This County In Oregon Completely Banned GMO Crops
On June 5, Oregon’s Jackson County became the newest county in the U.S. to have an active ban on the growing of genetically modified organisms … This County In Oregon Completely Banned GMO CropsRead more
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Nike, Obama, and the Fiasco of the Trans Pacific Partnership
On Friday, President Obama chose Nike headquarters in Oregon to deliver a defense of his proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership. It was an odd choice of venue. … Nike, Obama, and the Fiasco of the Trans Pacific PartnershipRead more
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An open letter to Madras high court
The Madras High Court’s recently suggested castration as punishment for child sex offenders. castration looks barbaric, barbaric crimes should definitely attract barbaric models of punishment, … An open letter to Madras high courtRead more
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Hundreds of tech companies line up to oppose TPP trade agreement
More than 250 tech companies have signed a letter demanding greater transparency from Congress and decrying the broad regulatory language in leaked parts of the … Hundreds of tech companies line up to oppose TPP trade agreementRead more
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US Chemical Companies to Write Their Own “Safety Standards”
With bill S.697, the chemical industry is about to be given free reign to write their own safety standards. Unless, they are willing to drink … US Chemical Companies to Write Their Own “Safety Standards”Read more