Four Secret Service Assistant Directors Demoted Amid Scandals
Although acting Director Joseph Clancy demoted four assistant directors, they are now free to resign or report for new assignments within the Secret Service or its parent agency, DHS. Has the Secret Service suffered from a lack of leadership?
US Journalist Sentenced to 5 Years and 3 Months for Posting a Link
Barrett Brown, a freelance journalist, was sentenced to 5 years and three months in prison for posting a hyperlink containing stolen credit card information. The excessive prison sentence looming over Brown has gained massive media attention.
New GOP Chairman Suppresses Full CIA Torture Report
In 2009, former CIA Director Leon Panetta ordered the CIA to conduct its own investigation into documents involving torture. This review found that the CIA had repeatedly overstated the value of intelligence gained through torture.
It’s a Fake, Fake, Fake, Fake World
Discussion on how the data for “economic recovery” is manipulated, and how true capitalism has morphed into crony capitalism, casino capitalism and cruel capitalism.
Autopsy Reveals LAPD Shot Ezell Ford in the Back
Ezell Ford is one of at least 16 unarmed black people killed by the police in 2014. While officers claim Ford attempted to grab one of their guns, does the autopsy report back their story?
NY Assembly Speaker Arrested for Accepting $4 Million in Bribes
New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was recently arrested and charged with numerous counts of conspiracy, fraud, and extortion. With some politicians abusing their positions and accepting dark money, how can citizens fully trust their government?
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Police for Shooting Son in the Back
Darrien Hunt’s family has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Saratoga Springs and the two officers who shot him to death for carrying a souvenir sword. Do law enforcement officials only draw their guns to kill?
CIA Whistleblower Faces 100 Years in Prison for Talking to NY Times Reporter
Even though his actions didn't harm or kill any people, Jeffrey Sterling, former CIA case officer, faces a maximum sentence of 100 years in prison and a fine of up to $2.25 million. His sentencing is scheduled for April 24.
Sen. Feinstein Introducing New Laws to Prohibit CIA Torture
Senator Feinstein sent a letter to President Obama with her recommendations to prevent the CIA from committing acts of torture. But are her good intentions enough prevent the CIA from committing further human rights violations?
Zombie Economy – Living Bubble
We have a zombie economy that is artificially kept alive through blood transfusion, or if you prefer something more benign.