The Democratic Money Behind Russia-gate
As Russia-gate continues to buffet the Trump administration, we now know that the “scandal” started with Democrats funding the original dubious allegations of Russian interference, notes Joe Lauria.
Politics
California Police Colluded With Neo-Nazis to Pursue Anti-Fascist Activists
While investigating a violent white nationalist rally in June 2016, California state police demonstrated sympathy for the neo-Nazis who organized the Sacramento event, coordinating with them in an effort to identify, Read More…
Large Pentagon Agency Casually Lost $800 Million Dollars
A Pentagon agency failed to properly keep track of more than $800 million in construction projects, according to Politico.
Florida’s Process for Restoring Voting Rights to Felons Ruled Biased and Unconstitutional By Federal Judge
On Thursday, February 2, a federal judge declared Florida’s process for restoring voting rights to convicted felons unconstitutional, calling for immediate changes to a clemency process that he q risks Read More…
10 Reasons the Dutch-Russia Hacking Story Is Fake News
It never ceases to amaze how intelligence agency narratives always seem to trip over their own shoelaces. This “huge story” is transparently ridiculous to anyone with the slightest technical know-how.
Warrantless NSA Mass Surveillance Authorization Extended By 6 More Years
On Friday afternoon, just hours before Congress failed to avert a government shutdown, the President signed into law the “FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017.” The bill passed the House and Senate earlier this week with the support of many Republicans and Democrats, offering only slight adjustments to Section 702, a law that oversees the NSA’s spying ability.
18 Democrats Just Voted With Republicans to Advance Senate Bill to Renew NSA Spying Program Without Debate
Over a third of Senate Democrats joined 41 Republicans and one Independent, Sen. Angus King (I-ME), on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, providing the critical missing votes needed to quash any further Read More…
The FCC’s Next Attack: Reclassifying Mobile Data As “Broadband Internet”
The Federal Communications Commission’s corrupt and undemocratic move to repeal net neutrality dealt a major, shattering blow to internet freedom, but it’s only the first in a series of actions leading to the end goal of complete blind deregulation of federal and state oversight of Big Telecom. Next step: expanding the definition of high-speed broadband internet to include mobile phone service, which the FCC will use disingenuously to portray America’s broadband situation as being better than it actually is.
Iran Protests Death Toll Reaches 10
Iranian state television has reported as of midday, January 1, 2018, that 10 people have been killed amid nationwide protests, without elaborating on the victims or the causes of death. Read More…
NSA Spy Bill Renewal Pushed to January Amidst Heated Congress Debate
Congress voted Thursday to temporarily extend the reauthorization for the controversial Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Amendments Act of 2008 by three weeks. This gives Congress some extra Read More…
Congress’ Rushed Attempt to Sneak Through NSA Surveillance Bill Delayed
The 4 PM meeting for consideration of H.R. 4478 – FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017 has been postponed subject to call of the Chair. — HouseRulesCommittee (@RulesReps) December 20, Read More…
A.I. Algorithm Can Determine a Neighborhood’s Political Leanings By Its Cars
Stanford researchers were able to determine a neighborhood’s political leanings based on analysis of Google Street View images by computer algorithms with the ability to see and learn.
Senator Bernie Sanders and Colleagues Propose $146 Billion “Marshall Plan” for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
On Tuesday, November 28, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) unveiled the Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Equitable Rebuild Act, a massive $146 billion “Marshall Plan” for Puerto Rico along with several other senators. The plan Read More…
FCC Clears Way For Right-Wing Sinclair to Broadcast in 72% of American Homes
The ruling allows Sinclair’s purchase of Tribune to go forward, furthering the local media giant’s stranglehold on local media.