Caste Discrimination Outlawed In US But Not In UK

“My nose was broken, they kicked me in my chest and then they ran off.” “… I was targeted because I’m of the Dalit caste [known as the “untouchable” caste]; I’m a subhuman being to my people,” said Raj, a victim of a “caste hate crime” perpetrated in the U.K. Caste discrimination, abuse and hate […]

Jo Erickson
By Jo Erickson

“My nose was broken, they kicked me in my chest and then they ran off." "... I was targeted because I’m of the Dalit caste [known as the “untouchable” caste]; I’m a subhuman being to my people,” said Raj, a victim of a “caste hate crime” perpetrated in the U.K. Caste discrimination, abuse and hate crime is rife in the U.K., and hundreds of

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MN Child Protection Case Highlights Extremes, Flaws in America’s Child Welfare System

Frederick Reese In Mower County, Minn., last week, a mother fought for the right to do what she felt was best for her child. Lindsey Nagel, 22, contested a case before the Mower County District Court to determine if her 4-month-old son is to be remanded to county authorities in order to administer a recommended medication […]

Frederick Reese
By Frederick Reese

Frederick ReeseIn Mower County, Minn., last week, a mother fought for the right to do what she felt was best for her child. Lindsey Nagel, 22, contested a case before the Mower County District Court to determine if her 4-month-old son is to be remanded to county authorities in order to administer a recommended medication regime.Rico Martinez Nagel

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New York Times Anti-Palestinian Bias

Stephen Lendman On April 4, The New York Times headlined “Palestinian Defiance on Display at West Bank Funerals.” It discussed their anger in response to Israeli murder by torture and medical neglect. The Times didn’t explain. More on that below. According to New York TimesThink, Palestine isn’t occupied. Gaza isn’t besieged. The Nakba never happened. Israeli […]

Stephen Lendman
By Stephen Lendman

Stephen LendmanOn April 4, The New York Times headlined "Palestinian Defiance on Display at West Bank Funerals." It discussed their anger in response to Israeli murder by torture and medical neglect. The Times didn't explain. More on that below.According to New York TimesThink, Palestine isn't occupied. Gaza isn't besieged. The Nakba never

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Why Is The Government Protecting Corporate Secrets?

Jeffrey Cavanaugh In another sign that organized capital is slowly usurping democracy here in the United States, two un-news items came across the wire this week that raise disturbing questions about the incestuous relationship that exists between Corporate America and our elected officials. “Un-news” is the operative doublespeak term here because the government has effectively […]

Jeffrey Cavanaugh
By Jeffrey Cavanaugh

Jeffrey CavanaughIn another sign that organized capital is slowly usurping democracy here in the UnitedStates, two un-news items came across the wire this week that raise disturbing questions about the incestuous relationship that exists between Corporate America and our elected officials.“Un-news” is the operative doublespeak term here because the

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SimCity Company Beats Out Bank of America For Worst Company Title?

Trisha Marczak A recent consumer poll reveals what bothers Americans most — and it has nothing to do with a corrupt banking industry that has cost taxpayers billions of dollars. Instead, it seems consumers are more focused on the company responsible for the flawed release of the video game, Sim City. Bank of America has […]

Trisha Marczak
By Trisha Marczak

Trisha MarczakA recent consumer poll reveals what bothers Americans most — and it has nothing to do with a corrupt banking industry that has cost taxpayers billions of dollars. Instead, it seems consumers are more focused on the company responsible for the flawed release of the video game, Sim City. Bank of America has notoriously been dubbed

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‘Free Jeremy Hammond’ Supporters Fill NYC Courtroom: Judge’s Impartiality Questioned

“We packed the court for #jeremyhammond!” wrote Twitter user @IOHNYC — a self-described anarchist network made up of autonomous collectives, projects and individuals who share the goal of building a culture of resistance. “Next court date is April 30th at 2pm Let’s do it again! #FreeHammond! #FreeAnons.” Yesterday afternoon, the Twitter hashtag, “#FreeHammond,” was widely used as […]

Katie Rucke
By Katie Rucke

“We packed the court for #jeremyhammond!” wrote Twitter user @IOHNYC — a self-described anarchist network made up of autonomous collectives, projects and individuals who share the goal of building a culture of resistance. “Next court date is April 30th at 2pm Let’s do it again! #FreeHammond! #FreeAnons.” Yesterday afternoon, the Twitter hashtag,

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