A group of 21 climate-conscious kids is suing the U.S. government over global warming, accusing the defendants of endangering the young plaintiffs’ lives, liberty and … Kids Versus Fossil FuelsRead more
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Posted inMiddle East / Military / News / USA Empire
US deploys B-52s for bombing in Syria, Iraq
The US Air Force sent B-52 bombers to the Persian Gulf Saturday and plans to use them for bombing raids on targets in Iraq and … US deploys B-52s for bombing in Syria, IraqRead more
Posted inMonsanto-Bayer / News / Pesticide
European Parliament votes to ban most uses of glyphosate
The European Parliament adopted a resolution strongly opposing the Commission’s proposal to reapprove the controversial weedkiller glyphosate for use in Europe for 15 years. The … European Parliament votes to ban most uses of glyphosateRead more
Posted inCoal / Fossil fuel / News / Protest
Bangladeshi Police Kill Four Anti-Coal Plant Protesters
In southeastern Bangladesh, police opened fire Monday on a large protest against the construction of two Chinese-backed coal plants on the edge of the world’s … Bangladeshi Police Kill Four Anti-Coal Plant ProtestersRead more
Posted inComputer / News / NSA / Surveillance
NSA runs its spying activities on Red Hat Linux
A little over two years ago, the first disclosures about the massive surveillance operation being carried out by the NSA were made by Edward Snowden. … NSA runs its spying activities on Red Hat LinuxRead more
Posted inNews / Surveillance
Uber Reveals It’s Sharing a Lot More than Rides
Uber’s first-ever transparency report, released Tuesday, reveals that in the second half of 2015 alone, the popular ride-sharing app handed over information affecting more than … Uber Reveals It’s Sharing a Lot More than RidesRead more
Posted inCanada / Native / News / Poverty / Social
State of emergency declared over suicide epidemic in Canadian First Nation community
A Canadian First Nation community of 2,000 people has declared a state of emergency after 11 of its members tried to take their own lives, … State of emergency declared over suicide epidemic in Canadian First Nation communityRead more
Posted inCIA / News / School / USA Empire
CIA Admits It Accidentally Left Explosive Material in Virginia School Bus
The CIA has admitted it accidentally left explosive material under the hood of a school bus in Loudoun County, Virginia, after a K-9 training exercise … CIA Admits It Accidentally Left Explosive Material in Virginia School BusRead more
Posted inEconomics / Monsanto-Bayer / News
Monsanto Profits Drop 25% AGAIN as Farmers, Individuals go Organic
Biotech giant Monsanto reported multiple profit-plummets in 2015 relating to sales for both its genetically modified crop creations and its best-selling herbicide, Roundup. Once again, … Monsanto Profits Drop 25% AGAIN as Farmers, Individuals go OrganicRead more
Posted inAfghanistan / Drone / Economics / News / USA Empire
17 Civilians Killed by U.S. Drone Strikes
Afghan officials say at least 17 civilians were killed by U.S. drone strikes in Afghanistan on Wednesday. The first strike reportedly hit the truck of … 17 Civilians Killed by U.S. Drone StrikesRead more