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Chris Hedges> The Judicial Lynching of Bradley Manning & Is Edward Snowden a Hero? A Debate With Journalist Chris Hedges & Law Scholar Geoffrey Stone [Video]
The Judicial Lynching of Bradley Manning by Chris Hedges June 9, 2013 truthdig.com Army Pfc. Bradley Manning is escorted out of a courthouse at Fort Meade, Md., on Wednesday after the third day of his court-martial. AP/Patrick Semansky FORT MEADE, Md.—The military trial of Bradley Manning is a judicial lynching. The government has effectively muzzled the defense team. […]
Chris Hedges> Rise Up or Die
“I do not know what to call this system. It is certainly not capitalism. Extortion might be a better word.” Illustration by Mr. Fish By Chris Hedges Posted on May 19, 2013 truthdig.com Joe Sacco and I spent two years reporting from the poorest pockets of the United States for our book “Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt.” We went into our […]
Chris Hedges: Monitoring of AP Phones a “Terrifying” Step in State Assault on Press Freedom
democracynow Published on May 15, 2013 http://www.democracynow.org - The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges joins us to discuss what could mark the most significant government intrusion on freedom of the press in decades. The Justice Department has acknowledged seizing the work, home and cellphone records used by almost 100 reporters and editors at the Associated Press. […]
Chris Hedges> The Death of Truth
Chris Hedges interviews Julian Assange of WikiLeaks. By Chris Hedges May 6, 2013 This interview is a joint project of Truthdig and The Nation magazine. LONDON—A tiny tip of the vast subterranean network of governmental and intelligence agencies from around the world dedicated to destroying WikiLeaks and arresting its founder, Julian Assange, appears outside the red-brick building […]
Stream Online> Shadows of Liberty: How does corporate control of media threaten democracy?
Shadows of Liberty: How does corporate control of media threaten democracy? This film has been shown at film festivals around the world, but not in the U.S. Don’t miss this opportunity to see it in its entirety now. The full film is being streamed online in conjunction with the National Conference on Media Reform in […]
John Stauber> The Progressive Movement as PR Front
Paid to Lose The Progressive Movement as PR Front by JOHN STAUBER WEEKEND EDITION MARCH 15-17, 2013 Counterpunch.org Editor’s Note: This article should be read in conjunction with Chris Hedges “The Day That TV News Died” to understand the role of the corporate mainstream and progressive media. There is good news in the Boston Globe today for […]
Chris Hedges> The Day That TV News Died
The Day That TV News Died “The lie of omission is still a lie. It is what these news celebrities do not mention that exposes their complicity with corporate power.” By Chris Hedges Posted on Mar 24, 2013 truthdig.com I am not sure exactly when the death of television news took place. The descent was gradual—a slide into the […]
Remembering Kristallnacht: It starts with apathy
The events of Kristallnacht teach a valuable lesson. They show that a modern society can become numbed to the fate of its minorities. Alejandro Baer, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune Nov. 10, 1938, the day after the Kristallnacht rampage, when Nazi thugs set fire to hundreds of synagogues, looted thousands of Jewish businesses and attacked Jews […]
James Jeffrey> Drone warfare’s deadly civilian toll: a very personal view
Drone warfare’s deadly civilian toll: a very personal view I was minutes from ordering a drone strike on a Taliban insurgent – until I realised I was watching an Afghan child at play James Jeffrey guardian.co.uk Wednesday 19 September 2012 16.36 EDT A US Predator drone in Afghanistan. The strike in Somalia means armed drones are […]
Exclusive Interview: Chris Hedges: Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt
The Rob Kall Bottom Up Radio Show Podcast Exclusive Interview: Chris Hedges: Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt Another extraordinary interview with Chris, again showing what a visionary, revolutionary We discuss his new book, Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt written with illustrator Joe Sacco. Podcast submitted by Rob Kall (about Rob Kall) Recorded October […]
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