in Fort Worth, Texas, where a white police officer has been arrested and charged with murder, after he shot and killed a 28-year-old African-American woman … Police Kill Another Black Resident at HomeRead more
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The Age of Radical Evil
Immanuel Kant coined the term “radical evil.” It was the privileging of one’s own interest over that of others, effectively reducing those around you to … The Age of Radical EvilRead more
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After MiDAS fiasco, unemployment fraud bills getting speedy passage
After the state falsely accused tens of thousands of Michigan residents of unemployment insurance fraud — garnishing wages and seizing income tax refunds to satisfy … After MiDAS fiasco, unemployment fraud bills getting speedy passageRead more
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Turkish Invasion Raises Fear of Kurdish Genocide & ISIS Resurgence
NERMEEN SHAIKH: Turkey has launched an aerial and ground assault on northern Syria targeting Kurdish-controlled areas. The offensive began Wednesday, just days after President Trump … Turkish Invasion Raises Fear of Kurdish Genocide & ISIS ResurgenceRead more
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“Modern Slavery” in the United States and around the World
According to the 2018 Global Slavery Index, an estimated 403,000 people in the United States were living in conditions of “modern slavery” in 2016. As … “Modern Slavery” in the United States and around the WorldRead more
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The Problem With George W. Bush Is Not His Beliefs — It’s His War Crimes
Bush’s beliefs are irrelevant here; his actions are what matters. He was one of the most destructive presidents in modern American history; a man who … The Problem With George W. Bush Is Not His Beliefs — It’s His War CrimesRead more
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Think Tank Partnerships Establish Facebook as Tool of US Foreign Policy
Under the guise of fighting “fake news” and protecting US democracy from “foreign influence,” in 2018 social media giant Facebook established partnerships with the Atlantic … Think Tank Partnerships Establish Facebook as Tool of US Foreign PolicyRead more
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Justice Department’s Secret FISA Rules for Targeting Journalists
A pair of 2015 memos, from former attorney general Eric Holder to the Department of Justice’s National Security Division, show how the government could use … Justice Department’s Secret FISA Rules for Targeting JournalistsRead more
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McCarthy’s right-hand man, mentor to Trump
The title of this newly released documentary refers to a tirade reportedly unleashed by Donald Trump early in his presidency, after Attorney General Jeff Sessions … McCarthy’s right-hand man, mentor to TrumpRead more
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Sanders 1st Democratic Candidate to Criticize Coup in Bolivia
United States Senator Bernie Sanders became Monday the first 2020 Democratic presidential candidate to express concerns about Sunday’s military coup in Bolivia, which forced its … Sanders 1st Democratic Candidate to Criticize Coup in BoliviaRead more