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Did the US Cover Up Its Role in a Deadly Honduran Counter-Narcotics Operation?
Carasik calls on the United States to cooperate with a thorough and transparent investigation of the still-murky circumstances which led to the death of four Hondurans during a joint …
Brennan Center Urges White House to Rein in Overclassification
Today, the Brennan Center for Justice sent a letter to President Obama, co-signed by 30 additional organizations, urging him to establish a steering committee to help rein in the …
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How About A Real Peace Prize?
So carried away with anticipation that they could no longer contain their enthusiasm, back in 2009 the Nobel Committee opted to award the Peace Prize to newly-elected President Barack …
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Beyond the Trope: How Cianfrance’s New Film Misses the Chance for Real Dialogue
Cianfrance's new critically acclaimed film bypasses a conversation on crime, poverty and the legal system for a deflated and patchy ode to masculinity.
CCR Submits Field Research to Senate by Yemeni and Human Rights Advocates on Civilian Impact of Targeted Killing Operations in Yemen
Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), Yemeni human rights organization HOOD and the Swiss-based Alkarama submitted new testimony to a Senate Judiciary Sub-Committee that is holding a hearing …
Over 200 Killed in Bangladesh Factory Collapse After Workers Forced to Ignore Building’s Dangers
Protests broke out in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka as angry workers blocked key highways, marched on several factories, and rallied outside the headquarters of Bangladesh's main manufacturers group.
Are Student Loans Becoming a Macroeconomic Issue?
New report brings into question the long term affects of student loans on the future of the economy.
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Mexican Journalists Threatened and Murdered Exposing Official Involvement With Narco Gangs
A report on how courageous Mexican journalists are threatened and assassinated while reporting on relationship between senior police and political figures and transnational narco gangs.
Bob Edgar: A Tainted Democracy
Bob Edgar is remembered for his lifelong commitment to social justice and his belief that government can be made to work for and with the people.
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North Dakota Voter ID Bill Threatens to Silence Native Votes Just Eight Days After Republican Congressman Cramer Publicly Bashes Tribes and Threatens Native Leaders
North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer refuses to apologize for his racist and sexist remarks against Tribal leaders in North Dakota.