New documents released on Wednesday as part of WikiLeaks’ series of CIA hacking revelations detail a method the agency uses to geolocate computers and the … A Creepy CIA Location-Tracking TrickRead more
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Producers and consumers of racist ideas
Ibram X. Kendi talking: the thesis for the book actually came about through researching for the book, which I think is a good thing. And … Producers and consumers of racist ideasRead more
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Senate votes down Paul’s bid to revoke war authorizations
The Senate has rejected a measure from Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to sunset two war bills and force a debate on what war powers President … Senate votes down Paul’s bid to revoke war authorizationsRead more
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Socialist Woman Running for President
socialist candidate Gloria La Riva. The Empire Files 039
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America at War Since 9/11
The headlines arrive in my inbox day after day: “U.S.-led airstrikes in Syria killed hundreds of civilians, U.N. panel says.” “Pentagon wants to declare more … America at War Since 9/11Read more
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What Happened to America’s Wealth? The Rich Hid It
If you find yourself traveling this summer, take a closer look at America’s deteriorating infrastructure — our crumbling roads, sidewalks, public parks, and train and … What Happened to America’s Wealth? The Rich Hid ItRead more
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Venezuela’s Maduro says will shun U.S. dollar in favor of yuan, others
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Thursday his cash-strapped country would seek to “free” itself from the U.S. dollar next week, using the weakest of … Venezuela’s Maduro says will shun U.S. dollar in favor of yuan, othersRead more
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Repeated radiation warnings go unheeded at sensitive Idaho nuclear plant
Ted Lewis knew the plutonium plates at the government lab where he worked could leak potentially lethal radioactive dust. He had seen it occur in … Repeated radiation warnings go unheeded at sensitive Idaho nuclear plantRead more
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More than 30 nuclear experts inhale uranium after radiation alarms at a weapons site are switched off
Not a clue. The government scientists didn’t know they were breathing in radioactive uranium at the time it was happening. In fact, most didn’t learn … More than 30 nuclear experts inhale uranium after radiation alarms at a weapons site are switched offRead more
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Light penalties and lax oversight encourage weak safety culture at nuclear weapons labs
The plan on a hot summer day was to liquefy highly flammable lithium at a temperature of more than 750 degrees and then pump it … Light penalties and lax oversight encourage weak safety culture at nuclear weapons labsRead more