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France Puts Off Delivery of Mistral to Russia “Indefinitely“
The first helicopter carrier, which was initially to be turned over to the Russians in October, will remain at quay for the time being.
The Revenge of the CIA: Scapegoating Whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling
For the first time in 30 years, a case has gone to trial under the Espionage Act with charges that the defendant gave classified information to media.
The Eyes of the World
With constant news delivery, there is little time to contemplate tragedy such as the Charlie Hebdo massacre.
From Lynching Photos to Michael Brown’s Body: Commodifying Black Death
It's worth questioning what it means for us culturally that the media exploits images of brutalized and dead Black people.
The United States Is Open for Business in Iraq
The US has already donated 250 MRAPs to Iraq as well as $300 million in weapons handed over free-of-charge by the Department of Defense in 2014.
The Distorted Exaggeration of Black-on-Black Crime Ignores Much of the United States’ Criminality
American discourse on crime is deeply politicized and influenced by racial and class bias.
How “Hate Crimes Against Police” Expose the Fatal Flaw Within Hate Crime Statutes
Hate crime laws lent legitimacy to a prison and policing system that has wrought immense damage on communities of color.
Three Ideas for Inclusive Cities: How Raleigh, Seattle and Others Are Bringing Everyone Into the Fold
From city-issued ID cards to open-source data, simple urban innovations are creating more transparent and equitable cities.
Center for Media and Democracy Issues New Report on Latest Assault on Clean Election Laws
A campaign to undermine what remains of limits on big money in politics is underway in Wisconsin.
Syria: the Way Forward, Without Illusions
From the beginning, it was inevitable that this conflict, however it began, would morph into a proxy war between Iran and those who were deeply concerned by Iran's …