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What Is an Assange?
The mainstream press regards Julian Assange as neither whistleblower nor journalist, says law professor Jonathan Turley. And his defiance of category has been his downfall.
Violence is Deeply Rooted in American Culture: An Interview With Henry A. Giroux
In the aftermath of a public and tragic mass shooting, statistics alone does not explain the spectacle of mass violence in America. Henry Giroux explains why.
Debate on Armed Police in Schools: Needed for Kid Safety or Part of the Student-to-Prison Pipeline?
As the National Rifle Association pushes for armed guards in every school, we host a debate over what type of security measures should be taken in schools to prevent …
Is Effective Financial Regulation Possible?
Gerald Epstein: Powerful lobbying by finance sector keeps turning regulations into Swiss cheese; there is an alternative if people fight for it.
Admin Aids French Bombing of Mali After US-Trained Forces Join Rebels in Uranium-Rich Region
France is in its fifth day of an offensive to oust rebels that have held much of Maliu2019s northern region since March, an area larger than Afghanistan.
Syria a Humanitarian Disaster – People Demand a Political Settlement Without Assad
Omar Dahi: External powers are manipulating the struggle, Jihadist forces are increasingly prominent, but most Syrians believe a settlement is not possible with Assad in power.
America’s False History Allows the Powerful to Commit Crimes Without Consequence
Parry connects the dots from the sabotaged Johnson Vietnam peace talks to deceptions that led to Iraq.
Truthout Radio With Marisa Holmes on Debt
International democratic movements are looking to address the crisis of debt among individuals in the U.S., Europe, and other parts of the world.
Chavez Misses Inauguration, Will Be Sworn in by Supreme Court if He Recovers
Venezuelan opposition hopes to take advantage of crisis but after sweeping state elections and winning decisively in the Presidential election, Chavez forces unlikely to lose power in a new …
Eleven Years of Guantanamo; Drone Strategy Consolidates Under Brennan
Michael Ratner: From Guantanamo to Brennan at CIA, Obama carries on the policies of George Bush.