School Of Americas Protests Persist, Calling For Closure To Torture Training Camp

Each year, more than 1,500 military personnel make their journey to the state of Georgia to attend the School of Americas (SOA) — a U.S. military base, funded by taxpayers, intended to “train” Latin American military members.

Trisha Marczak
By Trisha Marczak
School Of Americas Protests Persist, Calling For Closure To Torture Training Camp

Each year, more than 1,500 military personnel make their journey to the state of Georgia to attend the School of Americas (SOA) — a U.S. military base, funded by taxpayers, intended to “train” Latin American military members.

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Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate Joins The Fight To Save Minn. Family’s Home

The battle for the family began after seven years in their house, when one online payment did not process — an action they say the bank is responsible for.

Trisha Marczak
Martin Michaels
By Trisha Marczak
And Martin Michaels
Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate Joins The Fight To Save Minn. Family’s Home

The battle for the family began after seven years in their house, when one online payment did not process — an action they say the bank is responsible for.

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US Post-9/11 Press Freedom Index Ranking Tumbles

A variety of post-9/11 has brought the US press freedom index rating closer to that of a “third world country.”

Joey LeMay
By Joey LeMay
US Post-9/11 Press Freedom Index Ranking Tumbles

A variety of post-9/11 has brought the US press freedom index rating closer to that of a “third world country.”

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Shut Down of Megaupload Creates Mega Questions

Anonymous shut down the FBI’s official website citing retaliation for shuttering Megaupload and arresting its executives in New Zealand.

Carissa Wyant
By Carissa Wyant
Shut Down of Megaupload Creates Mega Questions

Anonymous shut down the FBI’s official website citing retaliation for shuttering Megaupload and arresting its executives in New Zealand.

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Efforts to recall Montana legislators over NDAA face challenges

The effort charges the legislators with violating their oaths to protect the U.S. Constitution by voting for the NDAA. Montana is currently the only state with an effort to recall federal legislators over their vote.

Joey LeMay
By Joey LeMay
Efforts to recall Montana legislators over NDAA face challenges

The effort charges the legislators with violating their oaths to protect the U.S. Constitution by voting for the NDAA. Montana is currently the only state with an effort to recall federal legislators over their vote.

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PTSD, Misdiagnosis Linked to Soldier Rampages, Violence

“There is a tsunami heading our way, particularly when one of the wars is over and there is a downsize in the military, that’s when you’re going to see a lot problems emerging.”

Joey LeMay
By Joey LeMay
PTSD, Misdiagnosis Linked to Soldier Rampages, Violence

“There is a tsunami heading our way, particularly when one of the wars is over and there is a downsize in the military, that’s when you’re going to see a lot problems emerging.”

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Rising Rate of Prisoner Exoneration Reveals flaws in US Justice System

If only one percent of the over 2 million Americans behind bars were innocent, that would mean 20,000 people are currently serving prison sentences for crimes that they did not commit.

Carissa Wyant
By Carissa Wyant
Rising Rate of Prisoner Exoneration Reveals flaws in US Justice System

If only one percent of the over 2 million Americans behind bars were innocent, that would mean 20,000 people are currently serving prison sentences for crimes that they did not commit.

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