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Obama Breaks the Golden Rule on Drones
Tragically, by firing drones into a nation that weu2019re not even at war with, weu2019re setting a dangerous moral precedent for the future of drone warfare.
Thousands Call on US Government to Investigate Killing of Human Rights Defender Rachel Corrie
Last Week, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), CODEPINK, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, and the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation delivered to the U.S. Department of State …
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Syrian Government Cuts Off Internet Access
The Syrian government cut off the entire countries access to the internet on Thursday during fierce fighting in Damscus.
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Activists Demand Replacement of Federal Judge in Hacker Case, Citing Conflict of Interest
Hammond supporters seek removal of judge.
The Privatization of US Foreign Policy: An Interview with the Author of The Foreign Policy Auction
The foreign influence industry is a perfectly legal way for foreign money to get into US politics - and for violent regimes to get weapons and image makeovers.
4 Ways Congress Could Either Protect Your Rights, or Instead Assault Them
This year's post-election “lame duck” congressional session presents several disturbing threats—alongside exciting opportunities—for fundamental civil liberties. Measures extending government authority to conduct dragnet warrantless wiretapping, and arbitrarily detain Americans …
Anthology for Change: Howard Zinn’s Impassioned Progressive Speeches Span Four Decades
Howard Zinn reframed American history from the progressive perspective.
When Israel Says It Doesn’t Target Journalists, It Is Lying
Israelu2019s entrenched policy of literally shooting the messenger continues to go unchallenged.
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Will President Obama Restore the Rule of Law During His Second Term?
The contrast between Obama's campaign promises and his performance in office during his first term is stark.
US Government Continues to Wage Campaign Against Whistleblowers
Legal expert Michael Ratner: Alleged hacktivist accused of leaking Stratfor files awaits trial; Manning lawyers say charges should be dropped as he was tortured.