Glenn Greenwald talking: The Barrett Brown case is probably one of the most significant threats to press freedom that has happened in the United States … Press Freedom in USRead more
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Obama Trading Cluster Munitions for Riyadh’s Loyalty?
Saudi Arabia, where President Obama is meeting with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council in the capital of Riyadh. The visit comes at a time … Obama Trading Cluster Munitions for Riyadh’s Loyalty?Read more
Posted inMedia / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
Pro-Trump Sinclair Network Set to Become Nation’s Biggest Broadcaster
the Sinclair Broadcast Group is reportedly nearing a $4 billion deal to purchase Tribune Media, which would give it control of more than a third … Pro-Trump Sinclair Network Set to Become Nation’s Biggest BroadcasterRead more
Posted inFascism / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
People don’t take these people seriously until it’s too late
Why Trump Firing FBI Director Comey Amid Russia Probe is So Worrisome Ruth Ben-Ghiat talking: some people, including Republicans, are now trying to spin this … People don’t take these people seriously until it’s too lateRead more
Posted inInternet / Law / ToMl / USA Empire
Trump’s FCC Chair Declares New War on Net Neutrality
Craig Aaron talking: net neutrality is just a way of saying no discrimination. Net neutrality is what ensures that when you go online, you can … Trump’s FCC Chair Declares New War on Net NeutralityRead more
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Who Is Oscar Lopez Rivera?
After a decades-long international campaign for his freedom, Oscar Lopez Rivera a Puerto Rican independence leader is finally free. President Barack Obama announced the commutation … Who Is Oscar Lopez Rivera?Read more
Posted inEconomics / ToMl / USA Empire
The American Way of War Is a Budget-Breaker
When Donald Trump wanted to “do something” about the use of chemical weapons on civilians in Syria, he had the U.S. Navy lob 59 cruise … The American Way of War Is a Budget-BreakerRead more
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Growing gap between longest and shortest lifespans in the US
Babies born today in 13 US counties have shorter expected lifespans than their parents did when they were born decades ago, according to a new … Growing gap between longest and shortest lifespans in the USRead more
Posted inNews / Politics / Tax / USA Empire
Seattle Makes History – Passes ‘Tax the Rich’ Income Tax
Seattle passed a “tax the rich” income tax by a vote of 9-0. The ordinance plans to tax those with a total income in excess … Seattle Makes History – Passes ‘Tax the Rich’ Income TaxRead more
Posted inCourt / Government / ToMl / USA Empire
Meet the Arkansas Judge Who Faces Impeachment for Protesting Against the Death Penalty
Judge Wendell Griffen talking: First of all, let me correct the narrative. The case in which I ruled was not a death penalty case. The … Meet the Arkansas Judge Who Faces Impeachment for Protesting Against the Death PenaltyRead more