The Largest Prison Strike In US History Rages On
On December 9th, the largest prison strike in US history began in multiple facilities in Georgia. Thousands of those inside have united in a self-imposed lockdown to demand various human rights demands ranging from an end to slave labor, access to health care and education, communication from their families, and an end to cruel and unusual punishment. Despite a harsh crackdown, the strike has been raging on for the last week, and shows no signs of ending.
WikiLeaks’ Assange Is Out Of Jail On Bail
On Thursday, the founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange was granted bail by the High Court in London. The court rejected an appeal made by the prosecution against the release of Assange. However, the bail granted today by judge Ducan Ouseley has many strings attached to it. Julian Assange will be required to stay at the […]
AfPak: The Death Of Holbrooke Is Another Set Back For Obama
On Monday, Richard Holbrooke, the Obama administration special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan died; he was 69 years-old. This is precisely at a time when Washington is reviewing its strategy for the war in Afghanistan and its role in Pakistan. The death of Holbrooke constitute a substantial set back for the Obama administration, especially coming […]
Homeland Security and TSA: Fear, Paranoia at a Walmart and Airport Near You
The Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) has just expanded a campaign that you will not be able to avoid if you shop at Walmart, ride the subway in New-York or Washington DC, and go to a big sporting event. Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, is lending her voice to this “Big Brother” (Big Sister) […]
From Hacktivists To Spammers: Is Anonymous Failing?
Only days after flexing an impressive muscle Anonymous has returned to the posture of beach-bum weightlifter making excuses for avoiding a fight while opting to sit in the sand and work on their tan. Rather than build on the public support that was beginning they have chosen to change their tactic to now assault that very public with annoying false links and purposely mislabeled messages.
