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Australian Police Raid Network for Exposing War Crimes in Afghanistan
Press freedom groups are sounding the alarm over a pair of police raids on journalists.
Chomsky and Herman’s Propaganda Model Foretells a Weaponized Facebook
Information can enlighten and democratize. It can just as well imprison and impede the interests of the common good.
Why Is Audible Still Featuring Far-Right Author Jack Donovan?
Audible's recommendations of similar authors makes it a dangerous platform for online radicalization.
Julian Assange’s Attorney Decries Espionage Charges as Threat to Press Freedom
The Justice Department has indicted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on 17 charges of violating the Espionage Act.
People With a Lot of Money Are Determining What Culture Is
“CounterSpin” interviews Amin Husain on decolonizing museums.
Daenerys Targaryen Was Never a Liberator
“Game of Thrones” failed its fans, but Dany was never a hero.
“Avengers: Endgame” Is a Liberal War Cry
It is through the Avengers that we see the price of political failure.
Whistleblower’s Arrest Shows Even “Secure” Platforms Are Vulnerable
The “secure” digital channel is a lucrative myth marketed by the tech industry.
Trump Steps Up War on Whistleblowers With Arrest of Veteran
Air Force vet Daniel Hale was charged under the Espionage Act for leaking drone war documents.
The Real Monster in “Game of Thrones” Is Its Hidden Reactionary Ideology
There are no monsters beyond our walls. There are human beings.