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Why Governor Chris Christie and His Aides Belong in Handcuffs
If Occupy Wall Street protesters get arrested for blocking a bridge to make a larger point about economic injustice, then every member of the N.J. governor's administration should receive at least the same treatment, if not face greater charges.
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Angry Londoners React to Verdict of Mark Duggan's “Lawful Killing” That Led to 2011 Riots
The response to Wednesday's decision has been polarizing, as raw public outrage expressed toward Tottenham's assistant police commissioner, Mark Rowley, has led to calls for a peaceful protest to take place this Saturday.
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Letter from Bangladesh: Why Two Activists Fear Their Country's Future
High-level Bangladeshi activists are going into hiding after days of intense police activity saw violence and uncertainty pervade the South Asian country.
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Popular Resistance: Tasks of the People-Powered Movement in 2014
We are often told by those who want reform that the solution we are urging is “not on the table.” We must refuse to accept this.
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CIA, Amazon, Jeff Bezos and the Washington Post: An Executive Editor Responds
The CIA’s multi-year contract with Amazon is a small fraction of company revenues that have been estimated at roughly $75 b in 2013.
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NYC's Income Inequality Gap: "Extraordinary" And Growing
"It's edgy out there," Mayor de Blasio told a group of people who associate "edgy" with booking a business class international flight with Bonus Miles alone.
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Exclusive: Creator of Gezi Park Protest's Animated Film "Tornistan/Backward Run" Speaks Out
"People expected an apology from the government, but instead of an apology they got even more violence. Then everything changed. People formed a wall of flesh in 24 hours. Millions of people were fighting against the police unarmed."
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Why Are Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles Active in Texas?
In an absurdly dangerous militarization of America's police departments, our sprawling DHS and Pentagon are spreading war equipment, war techniques and a war mentality to our supposed community peacekeepers and crime solvers.
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Meet Comfort Friddle, the Whistleblower Behind a $320M Mortgage Fraud Settlement
The mother of three helped drive the DOJ's settlement with Home America Mortgage and its parent company for alleged fraud bilking HUD's mortgage program designed to encourage home ownership.
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Why Widely Unregulated Drone Use Is Soaring in Latin America
Manufacturers are targeting markets in Latin America for the martial use of drones in law enforcement and military operations, provoking protests from civil liberties and human rights groups.
