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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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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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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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 Hear Mumia Abu-Jamal Denounce Pennsylvania’s Unconstitutional Gag Law
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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PBC News & Comment: Attacks in Ottawa, Jerusalem Draw Quick Tags of “Terrorism”
Before we have any real evidence, officials in Canada and Israel are branding recent attacks as “terrorism”; let’s wait-and-see…… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Attacks in Ottawa, Jerusalem Draw Quick Tags of “Terrorism”
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Outspoken Katha Pollitt Stands Up for Abortion Rights with Her New Book, “Pro”
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Columnist and author Katha Pollitt dropped by the secret studio for this in-depth interview about the renewed struggle over abortion rights and birth control. Continue reading Outspoken Katha Pollitt Stands Up for Abortion Rights with Her New Book, “Pro”
PBC News & Comment: Super-Secret Stingray Surveillance System isn’t Secret in Charlotte Anymore
Charlotte’s Observer exposes use of Stingray cellphone dragnet system, not limited to terrorism cases as local officials thought….. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Super-Secret Stingray Surveillance System isn’t Secret in Charlotte Anymore
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PBC News & Comment: In Pre-Dawn Action, Supreme Court Reinstates Texas Photo ID Law
With strong dissent from Justice Ginsberg, Supreme Court lifts injunction, restrictive Texas voter ID law is in effect this November… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: In Pre-Dawn Action, Supreme Court Reinstates Texas Photo ID Law
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PBC News & Comment: U2’s Bono Apologizes to iTunes Users, and Many Important Stories, Too!
Bono’s apology, plus exposure of possible corruption at top of NSA, Stingray deployed in Washington, DC–lots to report today….. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: U2’s Bono Apologizes to iTunes Users, and Many Important Stories, Too!
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