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Noam Chomsky: Smoke and Mirrors, or Civil Liberties Under President Obama
In this ultimately hopeful conversation, Noam Chomsky talks about civil liberties from the Magna Carta to NDAA.
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Newly Released Tim DeChristopher Finds a Movement Transformed by His Courage
Tim DeChristopher, who was released from federal custody yesterday, is best known as the man who disrupted an auction of pristine public lands.
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Tribune Company Scribes: Koch Brothers Purchase Could Turn Papers Into “Conservative Mouthpiece“
Hard-right ideology and lack of experience drives reporters' fear of Koch takeover.
Filling the Empty Battlefield: Jeremy Scahill, Blowback Reporter
Tom Engelhardt discusses modern muckraker Jeremy Scahill new brand of blowback journalism.
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The Ridiculous Reality of Government Has Surpassed Humor and Satire
I'm honored to have been chosen as the Secretary of Comedy and Arts for the Green Shadow Cabinet. However, I must say that I feel I have the hardest …
Alternative US Government Announced: The Green Shadow Cabinet
Dr. Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala, the 2012 Green Party presidential and vice-presidential nominees, marked the beginning of Earth Week by announcing a new Green Shadow Cabinet that will …
Rights Group Appeals Dismissal of Federal Animal Rights “Terrorism” Challenge
Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) appealed the dismissal by a federal judge of a lawsuit that challenged the constitutionality of the federal Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA) …
Press and Public Denied Access to Documents in Bradley Manning Case
Today, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) rejected claims in a lawsuit by the Center for Constitutional Rights challenging government secrecy around the court martial of …
Privatization: Who Are You Rooting For?
Who're you rooting for – Tom or Jerry? For many people, picking Tom or Jerry is about the same as asking whether you are for or against privatization. It's …
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The Prejudices We Permit
Prejudice can kill. George Zimmerman saw a young black male wearing a hoodie, and made a decision that reflected the dictionary definition of prejudice — a "preconceived judgment or …