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October 31, 2014Uncategorized

Ray McGovern Arrested, Prevented From Entering NY YMCA to See Petraeus Event

Our friend and former CIA analyst Ray McGovern arrested, prevented from attending NYC discussion panel with David Petraeus, Max Boot… Continue reading Ray McGovern Arrested, Prevented From Entering NY YMCA to See Petraeus Event

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October 30, 2014October 30, 2014Uncategorized

As Giants Win World Series, Unruly Mobs Dampen the Glow of Victory

–Giants win the World Series in taut Game 7, and idiots brawl in celebration on the streets of San Francisco… Continue reading As Giants Win World Series, Unruly Mobs Dampen the Glow of Victory

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One Year After His Bogus Arrest, Roger Shuler Talks About the Cost of Journalism in Alabama

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Roger Shuler, the Alabama blogger who was arrested a year ago and spent 5 months in jail for practicing journalism, talks about the price he has paid, and recent events and reports that vindicate his reporting. Continue reading One Year After His Bogus Arrest, Roger Shuler Talks About the Cost of Journalism in Alabama

October 29, 2014Uncategorized

PBC News & Comment: FBI Wants Even More Unchecked Power

–FBI hopes to broadly expand its authority to hack into computers anywhere, using an obscure Justice Dept panel…
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Journalist Reese Erlich Offers Informed Comment on America’s New War in Syria, Iraq

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Reese Erlich has travelled widely in the war zones of the Middle East, and joins us to talk about his new book, Inside Syria. Continue reading

October 28, 2014October 28, 2014Uncategorized

PBC News & Comment: FBI Uses Seattle Newspaper for Spoof in Investigation

The FBI used a dummy news story from a Seattle newspaper to dupe a suspect in an investigation in 2007…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: FBI Uses Seattle Newspaper for Spoof in Investigation

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October 27, 2014Uncategorized

PBC News & Comment: Attacks by Crazy Guys Called “Terrorist”–Careless, or Calculated?

Comic Bill Maher, NY top cop Bill Bratton and Canadian PM Harper link lone attackers to jihad, without proof Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Attacks by Crazy Guys Called “Terrorist”–Careless, or Calculated?

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October 24, 2014Uncategorized

PBC News & Comment: Pennsylvania Shreds First Amendment in Effort to Silence Mumia Abu-Jamal

Pennsylvania shreds First Amendment with new law aimed at silencing Mumia Abu-Jamal; hear Mumia’s reaction and comments from Noelle Hanrahan Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Pennsylvania Shreds First Amendment in Effort to Silence Mumia Abu-Jamal

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October 24, 2014Premium

Hear Mumia Abu-Jamal Denounce Pennsylvania’s Unconstitutional Gag Law

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Noelle Hanrahan of Prison Radio explains the new law that was rammed through the legislature and signed today by the desperate governor of Pennsylvania, aimed at silencing Mumia Abu-Jamal. Continue reading

October 23, 2014Uncategorized

PBC News & Comment: Don’t Weep For Big Oil

Falling crude oil prices lead to lower pump prices, making tar sands and fracking unprofitable for Big Oil…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Don’t Weep For Big Oil

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