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9/11
In the US, Remembering Violent Deaths Means Forgetting Why They Happened
Memorials to tragic US events, such as Columbine, are designed without context and treat victims like heroes.
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Pepper Spray and Stun Grenades: Inauguration Offers Preview of Trump-Era Policing
We can expect an expansion of unconstitutional policing tactics, including racial profiling, under Trump.
Was 11/8 a New 9/11? The Election That Changed Everything and Could Prove History’s Deal-Breaker
The election victory of November 8 might ultimately prove the shock of a lifetime.
From Movement Building to Public Office: The Congressional Bid of Pramila Jayapal
Candidate for Congress Pramila Jayapal discusses her activism and how to merge grassroots ethics with politics.
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We Don’t Know Much About Clinton’s Proposed “Intelligence Surge,” and That’s a Problem
Clinton's “intelligence surge” appears to be a euphemism for increased surveillance of Muslim Americans.
Delusions of Worthy Wars
Our wars have changed the way millions of people live and killed millions who had nothing to do with the crimes of September 11.
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War Victims Sue
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Liberty Is Security: The Lesson Not Drawn From Post-9/11 Government Overreach
What should be seen as incompatible with liberty and safety is the overreach of the state in the name of ensuring both of them.
Medea Benjamin: If Americans Can Sue Saudis Over 9/11, Drone Victims Should Be Able to Sue the US
New legislation would allow courts to waive claim of foreign sovereign immunity after an act of terrorism occurs within the US.
The 9/11 Families Deserve Their Day in Court Against Saudi Arabia
This week the House and Senate are expected to vote on whether to override the President's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terror Act.