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Chas W. Freeman, Jr. is outspoken on many current issues, from Kerry’s peace process to Syria, Egypt, Iran and Benghazi as well as US-China relations, the subject of his new book. Continue reading Author Chas W. Freeman, Jr., Former Ambassador, Diplomat and Defense Official, Delivers Many Candid Comments
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Reporter Kevin Gozstola, who is live-blogging the Bradley Manning trial at Fort Meade for FireDogLake, returns to recap an important ruling and some fifth-quarter maneuvers by the prosecution. Continue reading Kevin Gozstola Recaps Manning Court Martial, as Judge Declines to Drop “Aiding Enemy” Charge
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Investigative reporter Russ Baker of Whowhatwhy.com discusses his reporting to date on the shifting media and government narratives of the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15. Continue reading Investigative Journalist Russ Baker Lays Out Many Lingering Questions, Contradictions and Conflicts in the Investigation of Boston Bombing
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In our interview in June, NSA Whistleblower Russell Tice told Sibel Edmonds and PBC flatly that Senate Intelligence Chair Dianne Feinstein was one of many targets of NSA surveillance, using wiretapping and other methods. Big Question: does Feinstein know this, or has NSA kept it secret even from its highest-ranking oversight official? Continue reading NSA Whistleblower Russell Tice Offers More Details: Sen. Feinstein and Others Were Wiretapped by NSA
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Journalist Kevin Gozstola, who is live-blogging the Manning trial, recaps the presentation by the defense, which was much shorter than expected, and comments on the key testimony presented. Continue reading Bradley Manning’s Defense: Reporter Kevin Gozstola Recaps the Latest from Fort Meade
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Journalist Jason Leopold has updates on Guantanamo hunger strikes, judges rulings on force feeding and searches, and the investigation of the death of Adnan Latif of Yemen. Activist Cynthia Papermaster of Code Pink has completed 27 days on hunger strike for justice for Guantanamo inmates. Continue reading Investigative Reporter Jason Leopold with the Latest on Guantanamo Hunger Strike and Court Rulings; Activist Cynthia Papermaster is on Hunger Strike in Solidarity with Gitmo and California Prisoners
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Journalist Steve Horn of DeSmogBlog returns to recap important news on fracking, tar sands, Obama’s climate speech and plan, and the Keystone XL pipeline. Progressive podcaster Matt Filipowicz on his experience on the streets of San Francisco. Continue reading Reporter Steve Horn Updates Keystone Pipeline, Obama Climate Plan, and More; Podcaster Matt Filipovicz Left More Than His Heart in Ess Eff
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The Terror Factory is an important new book by journalist Trevor Aaronson, who studied over 500 cases of “domestic terrorism” and found most are tainted by FBI misbehavior; Kevin Gozstola of FireDogLake returns to update us on the Bradley Manning trial at Fort Meade. Continue reading Journalist Trevor Aaronson Exposes FBI’s Fabricated “Domestic Terrorism” Cases; Reporter Kevin Gozstola Recaps the Bradley Manning Court Martial Proceedings
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In the hysteria following 9/11, John Lindh was captured in Afghanistan and falsely accused of being a traitor. In this moving, in-depth interview, his father, Frank, details his young son’s odyssey that led to a 20-year prison sentence for “Detainee 001” in Bush’s “war on terror”. Continue reading The Real Story of John Philip Walker Lindh–“The American Taliban”–as Told by His Father, Frank Lindh