Sunday, November 24, 2024

Six Officers Fired After Gunning Down Unarmed Couple

Although Brelo was found not guilty, the families of Russell and Williams filed a wrongful death lawsuit and ended up receiving a $3 million settlement from the city.

“The Big Short” and Bernie’s Plan to Bust Up Wall Street

"To paraphrase philosopher George Santayana, those who cannot remember they were screwed by Wall Street are condemned to be screwed again."

Bernie Sanders Joins Forces with Protestors to Halt DAPL

Sanders and four other senators have signed a powerful letter sent to Obama urging a halt of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Congressman Wants to Sell Wildlife Refuge to Private Developers

Rob Bishop wants to allow private interests to develop on Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, the fourth most popular wildlife refuge in the National Wildlife system.
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The Five Principles of Patriotism

True patriots seek to confirm and strengthen and celebrate the “we” in “we the people of the United States.”
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Chris Hedges and Noam Chomsky: How the US became an oligarchy that makes war...

Chris Hedges talks with Noam Chomsky on the state of affairs in America and hope for the future.

Taiwan Recalls Quaker Oats Products Imported From U.S. After Detecting Glyphosate

Glyphosate, the most widely used agricultural herbicide in the world, is at the center of major global controversy.

LuxLeaks Whistleblowers on Trial For Revealing Tax Avoidance Schemes

Despite the fact that the LuxLeaks scandal was the largest exposure of corporate tax evasion documents prior to the Panama Papers, the government of Luxembourg does not recognize Deltour and Halet as whistleblowers, nor does it recognize Perrin’s journalistic freedom.

Maine Governor Goes Off on State Legislator, Calls People of Color ‘The Enemy’

These aren’t the first statements that LePage has come under fire for. The governor has a long history of radical commentary.