U.S. government has reached an agreement with the family of Giovanni Lo Porto, an Italian aid worker killed in a CIA drone strike in Pakistan … U.S. Gov’t Pays Family of Italian Aid Worker Killed by Drone StrikeRead more
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Dow-DuPont Merger Will Cripple Farmers and Food Sovereignty
Public interest groups urged the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to block the mega-merger of chemical corporations Dow and DuPont, which the organizations argue is … Dow-DuPont Merger Will Cripple Farmers and Food SovereigntyRead more
Refusing to Serve as an Empire Chaplain
During a commencement speech on Thursday, President Obama defended his foreign policy, including targeted assassinations and drone warfare. Obama made the remarks at the U.S. … Refusing to Serve as an Empire ChaplainRead more
Who’s the Fascist?
Donald Trump is the ill spoken, boorish, graceless version of every American president in modern history. He differs from them only in his unconcealed appeals … Who’s the Fascist?Read more
11 Muslim women who have been PM or President
Hillary Clinton gave a victory speech Tuesday night positioning herself as the logical conclusion of the first women’s rights meeting at Seneca Falls in 1848. … 11 Muslim women who have been PM or PresidentRead more
Green Party Gains Ballot Access in Six More States
Voters will have a chance to cast their ballot for Green Party presumptive Presidential nominee Jill Stein, as well as several local- and state-level Green … Green Party Gains Ballot Access in Six More StatesRead more
Ex-Dictator of Chad Hissène Habré Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity
The former U.S.-backed dictator of Chad, Hissène Habré, has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison. Habré is accused of … Ex-Dictator of Chad Hissène Habré Convicted of Crimes Against HumanityRead more
A School for Suicide
Rikers Island and new revelations in the tragic case of Kalief Browder, who took his own life nearly a year ago, on June 6, 2016—2015. … A School for SuicideRead more