US Police Have Killed Over 5,000 Civilians Since 9/11

US Police Have Killed Over 5,000 Civilians Since 9/11

Statistically speaking, Americans should be more fearful of the local cops than “terrorists.” Though Americans commonly believe law enforcement’s role in society is to protect them and ensure peace and stability within the community, the sad reality is that police...
Afghan Corruption, and How the U.S. Facilitates It

Afghan Corruption, and How the U.S. Facilitates It

When it comes to corruption in Afghanistan, the time may be now for the United States to look in the mirror and see what lessons can be learned from contracting out parts of that war. On Sept. 30, Afghan President Hamid Karzai told CBS’s “60 Minutes” that the...
Conspiracy Theorists Deserve An Apology

Conspiracy Theorists Deserve An Apology

The world must apologize to 9/11 truth-tellers. The reason why there is so much hate and scorn for 9/11 truth activists is because they are right and consistent. The destruction of the 9/11 myth and war on terror ideology is unbearable for the children who are...
LOBBYING: Closer to Bribery, or Extortion?

LOBBYING: Closer to Bribery, or Extortion?

We’ve certainly talked quite a bit about the institutional-level corruption of the way Congress and lobbying works, but a recent This American Life episode, done in partnership with thePlanet Money team takes a much deeper dive into how lobbying works. You...
Pope’s butler arrested over Vatican documents leak

Pope’s butler arrested over Vatican documents leak

Rome (CNN) — Pope Benedict’s butler has been arrested on suspicion of leaking confidential documents to an Italian journalist, the Vatican said Saturday. Paolo Gabriele, 46, was arrested Wednesday for illegal possession of confidential documents, found in...