We have to be smart in how we fight against Trump and the Republican Party this time around. That means picking our battles wisely, and not taking bait that’s dangled in front of our faces.
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Spying on Americans: A Very Old Story
There is nothing new about political surveillance. In the United States, political spying by the federal government began in the early part of the twentieth century.
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Rural Resistance: 7th Town in Maine Passes Resolution Opposing Tar Sands Pipeline
Otisfield residents voted overwhelmingly to pass a municipal resolution that opposes sending tar sands oil through ExxonMobil’s Portland-Montreal Pipeline -- making it the 7th Maine town to officially oppose the plan.
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Global Power Project, Part 4: Banking on Influence with JPMorgan Chase
In the midst of the financial crisis in 2008, JPMorgan Chase became not only a major criminal, but also a prime beneficiary of people's suffering.
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Of Cranes and Climate Change: Why Our Survival Depends on Local Solutions
Cranes could be the next mascot for the climate change movement, like polar bears.
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Revealed - Croatian Revolution Hackers Attack Gov and Bank Websites, As Country Enters EU
On Monday, Croatian Revolution Hackers (CRH) took down hundreds of online news sites and those belonging to banks and government entities in what is being called the biggest hacker attack ever in the Balkan country.
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Why the NSA's Intelligence-Industrial Complex is Ripe for Abuse
Where oversight and accountability have failed, Snowden's leaks have opened up a vital public debate on our rights and privacy.
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With Wendy Davis at the Helm, a 30-Day Abortion Battle Begins in Texas
Thousands surrounded the Texas Capitol on Monday as a historic battle takes shape over women’s reproductive rights in the state – a struggle that reached epic proportions after the People’s Filibuster of the Texas Senate last week.
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Egypt's Military Eyes Return as Unprecedented Millions of Protesters Flood the Streets
Squares across Egypt were overwhelmed by the scale of popular participation and energy on Sunday, as protesters demanded an end to Morsi's reign in what some called the largest political assembly in world history.
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Whistleblowing 2.0: From the Pentagon Papers to Bradley Manning to PRISM
From Edward Snowden’s bombshell revelations about the extent of state snooping, to the ongoing court martial of Private Bradley Manning, 2013 has become the year of the whistleblower.
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Local Lawmaking: A Call for a Community Rights Movement
Communities like Wells Township, Pa. and Barnstead, N.H., are leading the way creating local governments — and establishing new laws — that protect the rights of citizens, not corporations.
