It is not hyperbole to say that the world’s richest man has now illegally seized control of America’s checkbook and the entire federal workforce.
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The FCC Blocks 9 ISPs From Providing Broadband Access to the Poor
The FCC wants to cut back on government programs that increase Internet access.
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Secret Rules Make It Pretty Easy for the FBI to Spy on Journalists
Secret FBI rules allow agents to obtain journalists’ phone records with approval from two internal officials — far less oversight than under normal judicial procedures.
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Tech Executives Say the Muslim Ban is Bad for Business — and the Country
Business leadership at Netflix, Facebook, and Apple say the ban will hurt their companies and won’t make the U.S. safer.
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Trump’s Refugee Ban is Causing Chaos And Confusion at Airports Around The World
"The rules keep changing by the minute. We’re not sure what’s going on.”
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Protests, Confusion, and Fear at JFK Airport on Day One of the Muslim Ban
Protestors rally during a demonstration against the Muslim immigration ban at John F. Kennedy International Airport on January 28, 2017 in New York City.
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Trump’s Executive Order Is Already Hurting Refugees, Muslims And Families
People are being turned away at airports.
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Revolt Is the Only Barrier to a Fascist America
What comes next, history has shown, will not be pleasant.
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"Felony Riot" Charges Against Inauguration Protesters Signal A Dangerous Wave of Repression
More than 200 people who were mass-arrested at the Washington, D.C. protests against the inauguration of Donald Trump have been hit with felony riot charges that are punishable by up to 10 years in prison and quarter-million-dollar fine.
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Goldman Prize Winner Who Fought Illegal Logging Is Shot Dead In Mexico
Indigenous activist Isidro Baldenegro López, who won the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for his crusade against illegal logging, has been gunned down, becoming the second award-winner murdered in less than 12 months.
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New U.K. Surveillance Bill Slammed By Privacy and Civil Rights Groups
The Investigatory Powers Bill – or “Snoopers Charter” – is now enshrined in U.K. law, forcing internet and mobile phone companies to keep a record of all citizens’ browsing and phone use, even if they aren't suspected of terrorism.
