Sunday, March 15, 2026

Maryland lawmakers endorse ban to stop big tech companies from tracking children’s data

Maryland Kids Code would ban technology companies from tracking minors' activity online and then using the data to push targeted ads or manipulate their online behavior for profit.

Jailed for Speaking to the Press: How the Obama Admin Ruined Life of State...

After being accused of discussing classified documents on North Korea with a Fox News reporter, Stephen Kim was sentenced to 13 months in prison for violating the Espionage Act. Peter Maass, award-winning investigative journalist, discusses the case on Democracy Now.

VIDEO: Sandra Bland’s Sister Responds to Suicide Allegations, Lawyer Says Waller County Withholding Details

Sandra Bland was stopped by a police officer for allegedly failing to signal a lane change, but this traffic stop escalated into an arrest and resulting in suicide while in police custody. But friends and family claim she was not suicidal.
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“He didn’t deserve to die over $20”: George Floyd’s brother urges congress to stop...

“People of all backgrounds, genders and races have come together to demand change. Honor them. Honor George.”

My Teacher

Chris Hedges discuss Rev. Coleman Brown's legacy and how Brown had the most profound impact of all his teachers on his education.

NSA & British GCHQ Hacked SIM Card Maker to Steal Encryption Keys to Spy...

NSA, and its British counterpart, have hacked into the internal computer network of the largest manufacturer of SIM cards in the world. They are now able to oversee mobile communications without permission from telecom companies and foreign governments.

SCOTUS opinion says states can block Medicaid money for health services at Planned Parenthood

Justice Neil Gorsuch and five other justices found that "while Medicaid law allows people choose their own provider, that does not make it a right enforceable in court in the case."

Big Lies, Little Lies and the Punishment of Brian Williams

Williams is in the public dock for telling a false story about his experiences covering the American invasion of Iraq; the disclosure humiliated him, his colleagues and his network when exposed. Is his punishment excessive, or does it fit the crime?

Killer Cops Like North Charleston’s Officer Slager Must be Called to Account

Clearly, more cameras are needed, including body cams on officers after real-time photo evidence of a cop trying to plant evidence on his victim came into play in South Carolina. But the real issue is getting officers to do their job—serving the community.

Abortion bans impede efforts to address domestic violence: An alarming consequence

The very doctors who play a crucial role in identifying and assisting victims of intimate partner violence, namely OB-GYNs, are facing increasing challenges in providing this essential care.