Human Rights
Whistle-Blower Points to Target List in US Attack on Journalists' Hotel
Whistle-Blower Points to Target List in US Attack on Hotel
by Amy Goodman
Police Are ‘Brainwashed’ by Taser Maker; Psychologist Blames Instructions
Police Are ‘Brainwashed’ by Taser Maker; Psychologist Blames Instructions
by Neal Hall
A police psychologist blasted Taser International at the public inquiry probing the controversial use of Tasers, claiming Tuesday that Canadian police have been “brainwashed” by the manufacturer to justify “ridiculously inappropriate” use of the electronic weapon.
The Silver Lining of Economic Collapse: Student Loans Crunch Starves Greedy Colleges
The Silver Lining of Economic Collapse
Socialism 2008: June 19-22, Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare
Watch IVAW northeast regional coordinator and featured Socialism 2008 speaker
ADRIENNE KINNE
on Amy Goodman's Democracy Now! tomorrow, May 13, at democracynow.org.
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SOCIALISM 2008
June 19-22, Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare
"A weekend of revolutionary politics, debate and entertainment."
http://www.socialismconference.org
Obama speaks out on medical marijuana
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Drugs and "Drug War" – Elections – Government -- Local – Government -- US – Health – Human Rights – Illinois – Legislation – Local Interest
Police in Gun Searches Face Disbelief in CourtNew York City seems so far away. Yet the story here sounds so very familiar to many in our community. "Testilying" doesn't only happen in the big city, but in Central Illinois. Police in Gun Searches Face Disbelief in Court After listening carefully to the two policemen, the judge had a problem: He did not believe them. anonymous – May 11, 2008 – 10:57pm
Iraq Contractor in Shooting Case Makes ComebackThe crimes, corruption and human rights abuses of Blackwater continue unchecked. Iraq Contractor in Shooting Case Makes Comeback WASHINGTON - Last fall, Blackwater Worldwide was in deep peril. anonymous – May 11, 2008 – 10:17am
Studies on Tasers Are Flawed, Cardiologist Tells InquiryStudies on Tasers Are Flawed, Cardiologist Tells Inquiry Tasers pose potentially fatal health risks that studies proving their safety don’t take into account, a U.S. doctor told the B.C. taser inquiry yesterday. anonymous – May 11, 2008 – 12:24am
Three Suspended for Not Standing for Pledge of AllegianceThree Suspended for Not Standing for Pledge of Allegiance Three small-town eighth-graders in Minnesota were suspended by their principal for not standing Thursday morning for the Pledge of Allegiance, violating a district policy that the principal now says may soon be reworded to protect free speech rights. anonymous – May 10, 2008 – 1:26pm
A Long Week For Homeland Security in IllinoisBy the end of a long week that began on May 1st, a small town in Illinois had become famous. In Irving, Illinois, "Civil Disobedience" was redefined as a "Human Caused Hazard", and a simulated mosque was raided by 30 law enforcement agencies. roknich – May 8, 2008 – 3:17pm
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