On December 4th, 1969, Chicago police raided Fred Hampton’s apartment, shot and killed him in his bed. He was just 21 years old. Black Panther … Racism is an excuse used for capitalismRead more
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Door Revolves
A decade ago, a former Treasury secretary, Robert E. Rubin, left the Clinton administration to become a senior adviser and board member at Citigroup — … Door RevolvesRead more
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Your innocence doesn’t protect you anymore
FBI’s widening targeting of antiwar and Palestinian solidarity activists. In late September, FBI agents raided the homes of activists in Minneapolis and Chicago. They seized … Your innocence doesn’t protect you anymoreRead more
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Military is attacking wind power
One of the Obama administration’s prime initiatives — the development of sources of alternative energy to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil, create American jobs … Military is attacking wind powerRead more
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For those who supported Iraq war II
More than nine years after the September 11th attacks, the Senate may be on the verge of finally voting on legislation that would grant health … For those who supported Iraq war IIRead more
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Obama: A poster child
President Obama signed the controversial $858 billion tax-cut legislation into law Friday. At least a quarter of the tax savings under the deal will go … Obama: A poster childRead more
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While all lights are on Julian Assange
In Washington, the New York Times reports federal prosecutors are looking for evidence of any collusion between Assange and Army intelligence analyst Bradley Manning, who … While all lights are on Julian AssangeRead more
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“Rebellion” Against U.S. Militarism, Secrecy
The award-winning investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger is one of many high-profile public supporters of Julian Assange and his organization WikiLeaks. Pilger has … “Rebellion” Against U.S. Militarism, SecrecyRead more
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Death of the Liberal Class
Chris Hedges talking: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYCvSntOI5s] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfPDp0jCT_U]
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US Manipulated Climate Agreement
Hidden behind the save-the-world rhetoric of the global climate change negotiations lies the mucky realpolitik: money and threats buy political support; spying and cyberwarfare are … US Manipulated Climate AgreementRead more