In Italy, 24 people were sentenced to life in prison for their roles in Operation Condor, in which six South American countries conspired to kill … 24 Ex-South American Officials Sentenced for Role in Operation CondorRead more
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Next Contestant, Iran: Meet America’s Permanent War Formula
Here we go again. Iran has not only shot down an American spy drone over the Strait of Hormuz, but refuses to feel bad about … Next Contestant, Iran: Meet America’s Permanent War FormulaRead more
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Coming from a “Good Family” Means a 16-Year-Old Couldn’t Be a Rapist
When a 16-year-old boy appeared in a New Jersey court, the question was whether he would be tried as an adult for having allegedly raped … Coming from a “Good Family” Means a 16-Year-Old Couldn’t Be a RapistRead more
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Brazilian Labour Party Issues Explosive Charges Against U.S.
On Thursday, June 18th, PT Congressional leader Paulo Pimenta accused the United States of coordinating the corrupt Lava Jato investigation which, as the Intercept has … Brazilian Labour Party Issues Explosive Charges Against U.S.Read more
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The Art of Shaping Memory
How best to describe the recently completed allied commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of France? Two words come immediately to mind: … The Art of Shaping MemoryRead more
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America’s Suicide Epidemic
We hear a lot about suicide when celebrities like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade die by their own hand. Otherwise, it seldom makes the headlines. … America’s Suicide EpidemicRead more
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CIA has been trying for half a century to cut back the First Amendment to stop leaks
London judge has ordered WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to appear before a court next year to face a full extradition hearing. Prosecutors in the U.S. … CIA has been trying for half a century to cut back the First Amendment to stop leaksRead more
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2 Members of MOVE 9 Freed After 40 Years Behind Bars
two members of the MOVE 9 were released from prison on parole Saturday. Janine Phillips Africa and Janet Holloway Africa spent 40 years behind bars … 2 Members of MOVE 9 Freed After 40 Years Behind BarsRead more
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New Assange charges raise two First Amendment alarms
Two First Amendment alarms are sounding in the wake of new federal charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, but only one is being heard by … New Assange charges raise two First Amendment alarmsRead more
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Police Killing of Laquan McDonald Exposed a System Built on Lies
new documentary that just premiered on Showtime. The film is called 16 Shots. It examines the 2014 murder of African-American teenager Laquan McDonald in Chicago. … Police Killing of Laquan McDonald Exposed a System Built on LiesRead more