Archives for February 2015

VIDEO: The Origins Of ISIS

Ben Swann explores the origin of ISIS that has already been long forgotten by American media. Swann takes on the central issue of whether or not ISIS was created by “inaction” by the United States government or by “direct” action.

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DC Legalizes Pot In Capital, Despite Threats From Congress

The District becomes the first place east of the Mississippi River where recreational pot is legal. Alaska also legalized pot this week, joining Colorado and Washington state.

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2014 file photo, posters encouraging people to vote yes on DC Ballot Initiative 71 to legalize small amounts of marijuana for personal use are readied in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

WASHINGTON  — The District of Columbia defied threats from Congress and moved forward Thursday with legalizing possession of marijuana after a voter-approved initiative. Despite last-minute maneuvers by Republican leaders in Congress and threats that city leaders could face prison time, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city was implementing

Netanyahu Admits Sabotage Of Iran Talks His Primary Mission

‘It is my obligation,’ says Israeli prime minister, ‘to do everything that I can to prevent this agreement.’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting in his Jerusalem office, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015.  Israel's premier says he will go "anywhere" he is invited to speak about the country's stance regarding Iran's nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged on Tuesday that the purpose of his

State Rules That Lobbyists And Politicians Can Legally Have Sex

The new law brings up a subject that many rarely think about, the fact politicians are literally in bed with representatives of groups that are interested in influencing government.

(ANTIMEDIA) Should lobbyists and politicians be legally allowed to have sex with one another? That is the debate that many people are having in North Carolina, where the state’s ethics commission recently decided that sex between lobbyists and politicians is perfectly legal. The new law brings up a subject that many rarely think about, the fact

Details On An Alleged US-Backed Coup In Venezuela Come To Light

Failing to bring down Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution and Hugo Chavez, the U.S. is now allegedly orchestrating coups in the South American country and imposing sanctions in response to what it says are violations of human rights.

An opposition demonstrator prepares to throw a molotov cocktail at police after clashes broke out at a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.

An opposition demonstrator prepares to throw a molotov cocktail at police after clashes broke out at a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015. RABAT, Malta --- Having tried, and failed, to hamper Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution during Hugo Chavez’s presidency, the United States has intensified its attempts to permanently