Monday, January 19, 2026

Tag: APA

Holding the line on torture

Here’s a disclaimer of sorts: ever since I witnessed the effects of U.S. torture policy firsthand in Central America in the 1980s, I’ve had a deep personal interest in American torture practices.

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Trump’s dementia addled plan to invade Greenland violates the NATO treaty

Why are Republicans orchestrating this ‘gunboat diplomacy’ with the intent of–a rapist?

Federal agents invoke Renee Good’s killing to intimidate protesters in Minnesota

Videos, eyewitness accounts, and a sweeping state lawsuit show federal agents repeatedly referencing Renee Nicole Good’s death during confrontations with civilians as Minnesota seeks to halt a massive immigration enforcement surge.

Whistleblower reveals ICE surveillance campaign targeting immigrants and US citizens

Leaked files and internal dissent show immigration enforcement under Trump has expanded into a wide-ranging intelligence operation.

How Venezuela grew poor with more oil than Saudi Arabia

Donald Trump has been clear about framing oil as a central part of Washington’s interests in Venezuela, but whether the country’s vast reserves can translate into real prosperity is unclear.

Children hospitalized after ICE flash-bangs strike family van in Minneapolis

Parents say federal agents fired flash-bang munitions and tear gas into their vehicle during protests, sending three children to the hospital and intensifying scrutiny of Trump’s immigration crackdown.