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“There Is a Trayvon in Every Town”: Rev. Jesse Jackson and Florida Youth Activist Demand Justice
Civil rights groups are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to file civil rights charges against George Zimmerman.
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“I Felt Like It Was My Son”: Thousands Protest George Zimmerman Acquittal in Trayvon Martin Killing
Protests were held across the country this weekend after a Florida jury found George Zimmerman not guilty on charges of second-degree murder.
Snowden: Symptom or Disease?
Never-ending culture of war breeds an ever-growing draconian government, which will pressure more whistleblowers to come forward to stop tyranny.
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Justice Department Curbs Its Ability to Target Journalists Over Leaks
Attorney General Eric Holder, under pressure since the NSA scandal was revealed, has release legislation that would make it more difficult to track journalists' phone and email records.
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Five Important SCOTUS Rulings You Didn’t Hear About
While the Civil Rights Act and DOMA decisions were pivotal, here are five SCOTUS decisions that also impact your life.
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Brazil’s “Other” Protesters
As trade unions join protests in Brazil, there is fear among the younger generation that their movement will be co-opted.
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Disappeared, Smeared and Abandoned by their Government: the Fate of Mexico’s Disappeared
The recent “forced disappearance” of 12 young people from an after-hours club in Mexico City (an estimated 26,000 people have disappeared in the past six years) has resulted, as …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senator Elizabeth Warren Pushes to Save Economy and Reinstall the Glass Steagall Act
Elizabeth Warren attempts to reinstall the Glass Steagall Act, legislation that would break up the power of big banks.
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Edward Snowden Reportedly Vows No More Leaks As He Seeks Asylum in Russia
Unable to enter foreign airspace, Edward Snowden seeks asylum in Russia in exchange for his silence.
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Author Hilary Jones Shares New Book in Her Hometown
Professor Hilary Jones showcased her book, “The Métis of Senegal: Urban Life and Politics in French West Africa,” at Source Booksellers June 22, in Midtown Detroit.Jones, an associate professor …