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With unchecked power, FBI grabs Bundys but vigilantes remain; troubling new cases in Milwaukee, Fresno; Air Force vet smeared, cleared…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: FBI Runs Amok in Oregon, Fresno, Milwaukee and Turkey
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Grand jury in Houston set up to indict Planned Parenthood clears the organization, and issues surprise charges against con artists….. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Tables Turned on Planned Parenthood’s Attackers
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In Sunday front-pager, NY Times confirms Saudi money has paid for CIA training of various rebel groups in Syria war…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: NY Times Confirms US-Saudi Alliance in Syria
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As Sanders scores in the polls, and with new “America” commercial, alarmed Clinton allies shamelessly, irrationally attack from every angle…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Sanders Surge Produces Backlash From Democratic Establishment
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Veteran Investigative Journalist Bill Conroy Joins Sibel Edmonds and Peter B. Collins. This is the third in a series of special podcasts introducing Newsbud, the new independent, publicly funded media outlet that will launch later this year. Continue reading Here’s the Latest on Newsbud, the New Independent, Publicly-funded Media Outlet
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Yemeni prisoner Bwazir declines to be relocated to a country where he has no family or connections, highlighting a major problem…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Gitmo Prisoner Balks at Release, Stays in Cuba
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In brilliant analysis of Sunday’s Democratic debate, Robert Parry lays out some false Beltway memes that are accepted as fact… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Washington Groupthink Infects All Presidential Candidates
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Last minute snags at Tehran airport as Jason Rezaian’s mother and wife were held, then released with him amid confusion… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Prisoners Are Swapped As Iran Nuke Deal Takes Effect
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Trump sets low bar as candidates trade slimy half-truths, fear-mongering, and repeated attacks on Obama, who isn’t running this year….. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: In Latest GOP “Debate”, Demagoguery Rules in Slimefest
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Vice News exposes British use of Stingray-type cellphone surveillance, and finds willing black market seller of systems intended only for police…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Stingray Cellphone Surveillance Spreads to Britain
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