What do billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch have in common with civil rights pioneers of the 1950s? More than you might think, according to … Koch brothers’ plight likened to that of civil rights workers in the 1950sRead more
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The Second Amendment was never meant for black people
The National Rifle Association is often eager to jump into heated debates about guns. In case after case and lawsuit after lawsuit, they have rushed … The Second Amendment was never meant for black peopleRead more
Posted inAssassination / Dictatorship / Justice / Latin America / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
Chile’s “General Never Again” arrested for Caravan of Death killings
The former head of the Chilean Army, Juan Emilio Cheyre, has been arrested in connection with the extrajudicial executions of 15 suspected leftists in the … Chile’s “General Never Again” arrested for Caravan of Death killingsRead more
Posted inEconomics / Military / ToMl / USA Empire
Congress funds problematic weapons the Pentagon does not want
The Gift Economy In the nearly eight years since the first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) was delivered to the Navy, it hasn’t won many ardent … Congress funds problematic weapons the Pentagon does not wantRead more
Posted inDrone / Empire / Massacre / ToMl / USA Empire
American Journalist in Rebel-Held Syria Reports Barely Dodging a Missile Strike
An American journalist and documentary filmmaker reporting from Syrian rebel-controlled territory near Aleppo says he was nearly killed in what he suspects was a drone … American Journalist in Rebel-Held Syria Reports Barely Dodging a Missile StrikeRead more
Posted inEconomics / Racism / Social / ToMl / USA Empire
End State Violence Against Black Bodies
According to the Washington Post, 505 people been killed by police across the United States so far this year. African Americans — especially young Black … End State Violence Against Black BodiesRead more
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Washington Has Been Obsessed With Punishing Secrecy Violations — Until Hillary Clinton
Secrecy is a virtual religion in Washington. Those who violate its dogma have been punished in the harshest and most excessive manner — at least … Washington Has Been Obsessed With Punishing Secrecy Violations — Until Hillary ClintonRead more
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Reflections on White Rage and the Beauty of Black Truth
Perhaps it’s too easy. Indeed, it might even be considered a waste of valuable energy to respond to the childlike ventilations of Tomi Lahren. Oh … Reflections on White Rage and the Beauty of Black TruthRead more
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Thomas Jefferson: America’s Founding Sociopath
When Robert Parry’s article was posted two years ago, the Thomas Jefferson v. Alexander Hamilton debate vastly favored Jefferson, but the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” … Thomas Jefferson: America’s Founding SociopathRead more