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The New Threat Posed by Privatizing America’s Intelligence Agencies

“Private companies have been utilized to carry out torture and the misuse of sensitive information collected by intelligence agencies, and yet almost every intelligence and most field roles are being turned over to private companies.”

George Eliason
By George Eliason
The New Threat Posed by Privatizing America’s Intelligence Agencies

“Private companies have been utilized to carry out torture and the misuse of sensitive information collected by intelligence agencies, and yet almost every intelligence and most field roles are being turned over to private companies.”

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Google Maybe Partnering With Brazil’s Government to Influence Public Opinion

Members of Brazil’s President Michel Temer’s administration met with Google representatives to discuss the viability of directing users’ queries to official content produced by the government.

Netizen Report
By Netizen Report
Google Maybe Partnering With Brazil’s Government to Influence Public Opinion

Members of Brazil’s President Michel Temer’s administration met with Google representatives to discuss the viability of directing users’ queries to official content produced by the government.

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Putting Names to the Shadowy Figures Behind 2017’s Biggest Fake News Story

In late 2016, about 200 websites were identified as “Russian propaganda outlets” by the dubious website PropOrNot, hiding behind a cloak of anonymity. Now, The Washington’s Blog’s George Eliason peels back some of that anonymity.

George Eliason
By George Eliason
Putting Names to the Shadowy Figures Behind 2017’s Biggest Fake News Story

In late 2016, about 200 websites were identified as “Russian propaganda outlets” by the dubious website PropOrNot, hiding behind a cloak of anonymity. Now, The Washington’s Blog’s George Eliason peels back some of that anonymity.

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Conflict Over the Name “Macedonia” Part of Larger Struggle for the Future of Greece

Greek authorities and the media may choose to brand the protesters “fascists,” “nationalists,” “xenophobes” or any number of other epithets, in an attempt to delegitimize them and their concerns. But what is fascist about being leery of U.S. and NATO intentions in the Balkans or opposing the nationalist, expansionist ambitions of a neighboring state?

Dr. Michael Nevradakis
By Dr. Michael Nevradakis
Conflict Over the Name “Macedonia” Part of Larger Struggle for the Future of Greece

Greek authorities and the media may choose to brand the protesters “fascists,” “nationalists,” “xenophobes” or any number of other epithets, in an attempt to delegitimize them and their concerns. But what is fascist about being leery of U.S. and NATO intentions in the Balkans or opposing the nationalist, expansionist ambitions of a neighboring state?

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The MEK: From Revolutionary Group to Imperialist Asset

The MEK’s violent past makes it clear why its only remaining friends are those who seek regime change in Iran at any cost.

James Carey
By James Carey
The MEK: From Revolutionary Group to Imperialist Asset

The MEK’s violent past makes it clear why its only remaining friends are those who seek regime change in Iran at any cost.

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‘The Post’ and the Pentagon Papers

The new movie “The Post” tells the story of the Pentagon Papers from a curious perspective that ignores much of the drama of the real history.

James DiEugenio
By James DiEugenio
‘The Post’ and the Pentagon Papers

The new movie “The Post” tells the story of the Pentagon Papers from a curious perspective that ignores much of the drama of the real history.

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Wilfred Burchett, the CIA and an Attempted Bribery

Wilfred Burchett was vilified throughout most of his career as a communist propagandist and KGB for his fearless reporting on US wars, and the CIA thought he was for sale.

George Burchett
By George Burchett
Wilfred Burchett, the CIA and an Attempted Bribery

Wilfred Burchett was vilified throughout most of his career as a communist propagandist and KGB for his fearless reporting on US wars, and the CIA thought he was for sale.

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