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How the US Used a “Terrorism” Ploy to Attack Islamic Charity to Iran
Federal prosecutors continue to target Islamic charities and their donors, as illustrated by the recent prosecution of a couple in Portland, Oregon.
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Washington State Bill Proposes Criminalizing Help to NSA, Turning Off Resources to Yakima Facility
Washington has become the first state with a physical NSA location to introduce a Fourth Amendment protection act.
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Obama Says He’ll Bypass Congress to Boost Economy
President Obama is embracing a do-it-yourself approach to reviving the nation's economy, saying Wednesday at North Carolina State University that he will bypass Congress where he can to help …
Greg Palast | Christie and Koch in Cahoots? It’s Time to Subpoena the Committee for Our Children’s Future
Greg Palast: Far more insidious than Chris Christie playing traffic warden is the story of his secret meetings with a gaggle of billionaires - and the legality of campaign …
Door Closes to Open Internet, But All May Not Be Lost
Michael Winship: The FCC has a long, sad track record of spinning pro-industry positions to make them sound good and good for you.
The Special Ops Surge: America’s Secret War in 134 Countries
Nick Turse: Since September 11, 2001, US Special Operations forces have grown in every conceivable way, from their numbers to their budget.
Fighting Back Against the NSA’s Dragnet Web: Can Activists Turn the Tide in a Draconian Digital Era?
After a court struck down net neutrality provisions, an online protest follows a critical moment for internet freedom.
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Beyond Net Neutrality: Grassroots Voices Tell Tom Wheeler What’s Up
Activists lined up recently to tell new FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler how telecom policies affect their lives.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Tom Engelhardt: When I check the latest news on Washington's global war-making, I regularly find at least one story that fits a category that I call: What Could Possibly …
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Time for a New Works Progress Administration?
We need to create a new Works Progress Administration and make the government the employer of last resort.