Last Friday, an African-American woman was returning home from a job interview in Waller County, Texas, when she was stopped by police. Apparently, she had … Self-inflicted asphyxiationRead more
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Why John Oliver Can’t Find Americans Who Know Edward Snowden’s Name (It’s Not About Snowden)
On his HBO program last night, John Oliver devoted 30 minutes to a discussion of U.S. surveillance programs, advocating a much more substantive debate as … Why John Oliver Can’t Find Americans Who Know Edward Snowden’s Name (It’s Not About Snowden)Read more
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TSA ‘Behavior Detection’ Program Targeting Undocumented Immigrants, Not Terrorists
A controversial Transportation Security Administration program that uses “behavior indicators” to identify potential terrorists is instead primarily targeting undocumented immigrants, according to a document obtained … TSA ‘Behavior Detection’ Program Targeting Undocumented Immigrants, Not TerroristsRead more
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U.S. Mass Surveillance Began with the Establishment of the National Security State in 1947
According to a story appearing in USA Today, the current NSA surveillance of Americans is based on an earlier, pre-9/11 program used by the DEA. … U.S. Mass Surveillance Began with the Establishment of the National Security State in 1947Read more
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Graves of Shame
Texas, where several cases of immigrant abuse have surfaced, both at the beginning of life and in death. The Texas Observer reports this week the … Graves of ShameRead more
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Preventing terrorism after 9/11
Murtaza Hussain talking: in 2007, this represented one of the most high-profile terrorism investigations in the post-9/11 era. At the time, it was reported that … Preventing terrorism after 9/11Read more
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How the FBI Created a Terrorist
IN THE VIDEO, Sami Osmakac is tall and gaunt, with jutting cheekbones and a scraggly beard. He sits cross-legged on the maroon carpet of the … How the FBI Created a TerroristRead more
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Calls Grow for Investigation Into Homan Square ‘Gestapo Tactics’
Cook County commissioner Richard Boykin and U.S. Representative Danny Davis on Wednesday stepped up their demand for the federal Department of Justice to investigate the … Calls Grow for Investigation Into Homan Square ‘Gestapo Tactics’Read more
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Are black site interrogators too dangerous to US society?
Julian Assange talking: ICWatch is a database of more than 27,000 profiles of people associated with the U.S. intelligence community or intelligence industry, so that … Are black site interrogators too dangerous to US society?Read more