Journalist Arrested for Reporting on Turbulent Chinese Stock Market
Accused of "fabricating and spreading false information about securities and futures trading," Xiaolu was taken into custody even though authorities refuse to disclose whether he has been formally charged with committing any crimes. China leads the world in imprisoning journalists.
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, October 9
Chicagoans fight for police accountability, UN report warns of looming climate catastrophe, and more.
Iran wags impeachment dog
Trump is blustering at Iran and to the world that we might just need to crush that pipsqueak terror country.
Vandana Shiva: Small Farmers Are Foundation to Food Security, Not Corporations Like Monsanto
Biodiversity and small farmers are the foundation of food security, not corporations like Monsanto which are destroying biodiversity and pushing farmers to suicide.
Dakota Access security firm’s top adviser led military intelligence efforts for 1992 LA riots
Law enforcement and U.S. military efforts during the Los Angeles riots created more harm than good.
Former Texas congressman sentenced to 10 years in prison
“Congressman Stockman used his position to defraud charitable foundations to advance his political career and pay for personal expenses.”