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PBC News & Comment: Oregon Standoff Killing of Finicum Triggers FBI Criminal Investigation—of FBI Agents

Oregon investigators say state troopers’ shooting of Finicum justified, but FBI will investigate its agent who lied about firing weapon Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Oregon Standoff Killing of Finicum Triggers FBI Criminal Investigation—of FBI Agents

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In-Depth Interview: Former Iranian Prisoner Sarah Shourd Shares Her Brutal Experience in Solitary Confinement

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Sarah Shourd spent more than 400 days in solitary confinement in Iran’s Evin Prison.  Now she works to amplify the voices of over 100,000 Americans who are locked up in solitary today, as co-editor of a new book, Hell Is A Very Small Place. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Former Iranian Prisoner Sarah Shourd Shares Her Brutal Experience in Solitary Confinement

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PBC News & Comment: After 90-Day Blackout, Media Ask About Third Shooter in San Bernardino

Calling for Apple to hack San Bernardino iPhone, father of victim mentions reports of third shooter, dismissed by cops, media…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: After 90-Day Blackout, Media Ask About Third Shooter in San Bernardino

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In-Depth Interview: Attorney Turned Novelist Ray Bourhis Talks About “Billionaires and Bagmen”

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In a timely political novel, Billionaires and Bagmen, Ray Bourhis captures our current scene quite well: angry, anti-government activists run a referendum to declare the town of Fairview independent.  With sleazy politicians, a government informant, and some wiretapping, Bourhis depicts a scene that resonates with today’s political scene. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Attorney Turned Novelist Ray Bourhis Talks About “Billionaires and Bagmen”

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PBC News & Comment: Maryland Appeals Court Rules Stingray is Unconstitutional

As controversy swirls over iPhone encryption, Stingray dragnet cellphone surveillance system is ruled unconstitutional by Maryland appeals court…about time! …. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Maryland Appeals Court Rules Stingray is Unconstitutional

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In-Depth Interview: Scott Shane of New York Times Details Reports on Clinton’s Central Role in Libya Regime Change

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Detailing the 2-part investigative report he co-authored with Jo Becker, Scott Shane of the NY Times discusses their findings on what Obama called a “51-49” decision to join the NATO effort that led to regime change in Libya. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Scott Shane of New York Times Details Reports on Clinton’s Central Role in Libya Regime Change

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In-Depth Interview: Attorney Zena Crenshaw-Logal Explains Why US Human Rights and Whistleblower Laws Are a “Shell Game”

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Zena Crenshaw-Logal, attorney and co-founder of National Judicial Conduct and Disability Law Project, details her new study showing that legal protections for whistleblowers and human rights victims are a “shell game”. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Attorney Zena Crenshaw-Logal Explains Why US Human Rights and Whistleblower Laws Are a “Shell Game”