rt.com Article Reprint Following whistleblower Edward Snowden’s leaks of National Security Agency documents pointing to mass online surveillance, both Facebook and Microsoft have released details on the number of legal orders made to them by
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Before Obama’s enemies came down on him he was catching it from his friends
By: Michael Miner Article Reprint President Obama is getting hammered. He’s been called out for the sins of the IRS in looking too hard and too exclusively at organizations whose applications for tax-exempt status contained
Read moreMayor Emanuel’s FOIA policy: Don’t ask because we won’t tell
As a Chicago parent discovered, city officials can’t hand over records if they’ve already destroyed them. By Ben Joravsky Article Reprint As we approach the midpoint of Mayor Emanuel’s first term, I think I’ve discovered
Read moreBlack American Politics in the 21st Century: Is It Time For A New Plan?
Bruce A. Dixon Article Submission We all love and respect our ancestor and freedom fighter Frederick Douglass. But in the 21st century, nobody is trying to imitate his haircut or wear his 19th century clothes.
Read moreTerrorism and the Media: A Symbiotic Relationship
By John W. Whitehead Article Reprint The success of a terrorist operation depends almost entirely on the amount of publicity it receives.”—Walter Laqueur, Terrorism (1977) Just imagine that you’re a terrorist with limited funds and
Read moreHorrendous Abuse in Mississippi Prisons
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Article Reprint Last month, the Southern Poverty Law Center and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of the inmates — many seriously mentally ill
Read moreWhat’s Next for Social Security?
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Article Reprint The trustees of Social Security recently reported that the retirement system can pay full benefits until 2035, when it will be able to pay about three-fourths of promised benefits.
Read moreAl Sharpton Accused of Helping Lead FBI to Assata Shakur
By: Bo Watkin Article Reprint The Rev. and the Fugitive Sharpton tried to set up Chesimard, activists say By Ron Howell, Newsday, Friday 21 October 1988 The Rev. Al Sharpton, who has worked as a
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