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“That Woman Is Worth Paying Attention To”: Medea Benjamin Explains Why She Disrupted Obama’s Speech
Less than 24 hours after she interrupted President Obamau2019s major speech on the future of the secret drone war and Guantu00e1namo, CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin describes why she repeatedly …
Killing Americans: Jeremy Scahill on Obama Admin’s Admission 4 US Citizens Died in Drone Strikes
White House officials say President Obama will defend the secret targeted killing program during his major speech today on counterterrorism.
Obama Expands Militarization of Police
Among items transfered to local law enforcement agencies have been assault rifles and grenade launchers, even Blackhawk helicopters and .50 caliber machine guns; In fiscal year 2011 alone, the …
“Freedom from Exploitation” and the American Dream: Interview with Jacobin Founder and Editor
Jacobin Founder Bhaskar Sunkara speaks about the complexities of left-of-center space in American politics.
AP Monitoring Raises Fears of Government Overreach: How Far Will Obama Go to Crack Down on Leaks?
Journalist David Cay Johnston discusses the growing scandal over the Justice Department's seizure of telephone records from Associated Press editors and reporters.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Corporations Have Been Given Immunity for Violating Our Privacy, and More
Republicans want to stop the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring corporations to disclose their political contributions; corporations have already been given immunity for violating our privacy; Rhode Island …
Putting Water Back in Public Hands
Nick Buxton: Paris and other cities have remunicipalised water that had been privatized saving users money and introducing more democracy and transparency.
Venezuela Accuses US of Plotting Coup After Deadly Post-Election Protests
Venezuelan President-elect Nicolas Maduro has accused the United States and opposition of planning a coup against him after seven government supporters were killed and 60 people were injured in …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Congress Repeals the STOCK Act, and More
As many Americans were occupied putting the final touches on their taxes, Congress repealed the legislation that required our leaders to disclose information about their stock trades online.
Obama’s “Cat Food” Social Security Reform
Michael Hudson: Obama's “bargain” on social security reform will push more retirees into poverty in exchange for a minor increase in high end income tax - a class that …