An upstate New York peace activist, a grandmother, is heading to jail today to begin a six-month sentence for photographing a protest at a base … Why our government punish nonviolent civil disobedience activists than the armed militiaRead more
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This Grandmother Is Going to Jail for Peacefully Protesting the US Drone War
On Tuesday, a New York grandmother returned to jail on previous charges filed against her for protesting U.S. drone warfare in 2013. Mary Anne Grady … This Grandmother Is Going to Jail for Peacefully Protesting the US Drone WarRead more
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Once Tony Blair’s Foreign Minister, David Miliband Now Bags $600,000 Salary from Refugee Charity
A refugee charity is paying the former British foreign secretary the immense sum of 425,000 pounds (US$600,000) a year to be its CEO, it has … Once Tony Blair’s Foreign Minister, David Miliband Now Bags $600,000 Salary from Refugee CharityRead more
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Over Five Hundred Indigenous Women of the Amazon and Allies March for Climate Justice
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Indigenous Amazonian women leaders of seven nationalities including: Andoa, Achuar, Kichwa, Shuar, Shiwiar, Sapara and Waorani nationalities and their … Over Five Hundred Indigenous Women of the Amazon and Allies March for Climate JusticeRead more
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How we are different?
Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist, best known for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees and baboons. I had a chance to speak to her last month … How we are different?Read more
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Facebook’s Fraudulent Campaign on Free Basics
Facebook is back with its game of trying to pretend that its platform is a substitute for the Internet, particularly for the poor. The originally … Facebook’s Fraudulent Campaign on Free BasicsRead more
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12, Including Former CIA Analyst, Arrested at Drone Protest
In upstate New York, 12 protesters, including former CIA analyst Ray McGovern, have been arrested after blockading the main entrance of Hancock Air National Guard … 12, Including Former CIA Analyst, Arrested at Drone ProtestRead more
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Pity the Children
Larry—not his real name—is 38. He is serving a 30-year sentence for murder in a New Jersey prison. He will not be eligible for parole … Pity the ChildrenRead more