Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation.
Indiana Official Wants “Live Ammunition” Used Against Wisconsin Protesters
A right-wing Indiana deputy attorney general called for the use of violence against protesters in Wisconsin on his personal Twitter account, Mother Jones reports. In reply to a Mother Jones staff tweet about “a report that riot police might soon sweep demonstrators out of the Wisconsin Cpitol Building – something that didn’t end up happening,” Jeff Cox tweeted Saturday night to Mother Jones’ official Twitter account that the police should use “live ammunition.” Given Cox’s history of violent language, Cox’s statements are under review by the attorney general’s office.
Republican Governors Back Away From Scott Walker-Style Plans
According to the AFL-CIO NOW blog, not all Republican governors agree with Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to eliminate collective bargaining rights except in the case of wages for public-sector unions. Says Pennsylvania’s Republican Gov. Tom Corbitt: “We’ll begin negotiations with the public-sector unions and anticipate we’ll conduct those in good faith.” Also, notes Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott: “My belief is as long as people know what they’re doing, collective bargaining is fine.”
Bahrain’s King Heads to Saudi Arabia to Discuss Unrest
The New York Times reports that Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa is in Saudi Arabia discussing his nation’s unrest “a day after one of the largest pro-democracy demonstrations this tiny Persian Gulf nation had ever seen.” Saudi Arabia is seen as a close ally to the tiny island kingdom of 500,000 that is seeing a flurry of protest activity led by its largely Shiite majority against the Sunni-ruled government.
An important fundraising appeal: 4 Days to raise $32,000
Truthout is one of only a few platforms for justice-oriented, grassroots journalism. Today, as political censorship from the right intensifies, we have no choice but to ask for your help.
We are fundraising right now to cover our basic operating expenses. If you can support Truthout with a one-time or monthly donation, you will make a significant impact on our work. Anything you can do makes a difference — we appreciate your support.