In the last two years, according to the U.S. Justice Department, allegations of wrongdoing by police departments across the country have mushroomed to unprecedented levels. According to Thomas Perez, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, at least 17 U.S. police departments are under investigation DOJ Aggressively Investigating Police Brutality | Crooks and… Continue reading Untitled
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owsposters: I’m Already Against the Next War (Generic Version) Download the poster pack Wear this poster:
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in societies where the elites do not suffer from the consequences of their decisions, but can insulate themselves, the elite are more likely to pursue their short-term interests, even though that may be bad for the long-term interests of the society, including the children of the elite themselves. How Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories May Pose a… Continue reading Untitled
Ron Paul promotes newsletter he didn’t know much about.
Ron Paul promotes newsletter he didn’t know much about.
Ron Paul relaunched his career on a base of neo- Confederates and closet racists. He should just admit it and move on, the ham handed denials are far worse than the offense.
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As you stand in endless lines this holiday season, here’s a comforting thought: all those security measures accomplish nothing, at enormous cost. That’s the conclusion of Charles C. Mann, who put the T.S.A. to the test with the help of one of America’s top security experts. Does Airport Security Really Make Us Safer? | Culture… Continue reading Untitled
Al Franken: Why I Voted Against the National Defense Authorization Act
Al Franken: Why I Voted Against the National Defense Authorization Act
The take away quote “Yesterday was the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, and this wasn’t the way to mark its birthday.”
Ron Paul Defends The 99 Percent: ‘It’s A Very Healthy Movement’
Ron Paul Defends The 99 Percent: ‘It’s A Very Healthy Movement’
And magically, Paul supporters on Reddit switch from dismissal of to approval of the 99% movement.
Welcome to the 2011 Salon Hack List
Welcome to the 2011 Salon Hack List
The Salon Hack List is a list of our least favorite political commentators, newspaper columnists, political news show hosts, and constant cable news presences, ranked roughly (but only roughly) in order of awfulness and then described rudely. Criteria for inclusion included being wrong about literally everything, shameless sycophancy, appearing on “Morning Joe” and being “Morning Joe.”
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The bill does not require military custody for American citizens suspected of membership with Al Qaeda or an allied group, as it more or less does for foreigners. (Note, by the way, that this is all about suspicion, not proof.) But neither does it prohibit military trial or detention of American citizens. It’s stunning that… Continue reading Untitled
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More than 80 percent of giving to Super PACs so far has come from just 58 donors, according to the Center for Responsive Politics analysis of the latest data, which covers the first half of 2011. The Republican groups have raised $17.6 million and the Democratic groups $7.6 million. Those numbers will balloon, with American… Continue reading Untitled