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The Little-Known Executive Order Behind Our ‘Collect It All’ Spy State

ACLU Freedom of Information request exposes how Reagan-era order has been used by the Obama administration as the “primary source” of NSA surveillance authority.

Lauren McCauley
By Lauren McCauley

The powers granted to the National Security Agency to spy on millions of Americans and people abroad were vested by a little-known executive order that—until now—has received scant scrutiny or oversight, newly uncovered government documents revealed on Monday. Executive Order 12333, passed in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan, is the "main game in

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I Remember Mama: One Man And Boy’s Odyssey Through Abuse

Data clearly and consistently show that mothers abuse their children more frequently than fathers. Yet we seem generally unconcerned about maternal abuse, often telling the male victims who have been hurt by their mothers to “suck it up” and “take it like a man.”

Edward Rhymes
By Edward Rhymes
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Writer’s note: I wrote a piece last week on domestic abuse and was ready to move on to another subject. It seems that although I thought I was done with the topic, the topic was not done with me. Born in the 1960s to a 14-year-old mother, I am one of those individuals who came into the world at a time when the word “Negro” was still being placed

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The Fallacy Of Feeding The World

Poor wages, trade policies that dump foreign agricultural products into the market undercutting farm prices, and government policy that pushes small farmers off their land—these are the causes of hunger.

Jim Goodman
By Jim Goodman

Yesterday I heard someone talking about how the US has a responsibility to “feed the world”. I have a real problem with this, who gave us this mandate? The thought of the US “feeding the world” is ridiculous in so many ways, but more so, it is condescending to say the least, to the rest of the world. Who made us keepers of the world? Who decided

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With The People’s Climate March Behind Us, What Do We Do Now?

The climate crisis is an opportunity to think boldly and reshape our world so it is better than what we have now. Our path to travel — in solidarity, refusing to leave anyone behind — involves a “movement of movements” that can’t be ignored.

Kevin Zeese
Margaret Flowers
By Kevin Zeese
And Margaret Flowers
Climate March

The climate action weekend built around the People’s Climate March proved that the climate movement has broad popular support and millions are ready to mobilize. These are two ingredients necessary to achieve climate justice, but also needed is a strategy that is widely understood so people recognize their work is connected to a larger movement and

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Saudi Regime Commits New Crimes Against Protesters In al-Qatif

The region of al-Qatif in Saudi Arabia witnessed a “silent” crime a couple of days ago, when the authorities of the House of Saud used live bullets, once again, to disperse a peaceful protest, killing one person and injuring many others.

MintPress News Desk
By MintPress News Desk
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Reports: Only a few days after National Day celebrations in Saudi Arabia, the House of Saud was keen on reminding the public about the real historical significance of this date. The Interior Ministry raided the Showeika neighborhood in al-Qatif in the Eastern Region, shooting live rounds from inside civilian cars at a peaceful protest

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VIDEO: Baby Taken From Parents After Father Admitted To “Using Marijuana” Is Murdered In Foster Care

Ready to end the drug war? How many more innocent lives must be ruined before society comes to their senses?

MintPress News Desk
By MintPress News Desk

Reports: Grand Junction, CO — Angel Lane Place, an 11-month-old baby girl has died as a result of injuries received while under the care of state-approved foster parents. A 20-year-old woman from Grand Junction is facing charges in the death of Angel. The Grand Junction Police Department said Sydney Danielle White told investigators she

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