Donald Trump’s Words Are a Green Light to Dictators and Torturers Around the World
Trump told Bahrain's ruler there wouldn't be any strains between them. Soon after, human rights abuses escalated in the Persian Gulf nation.
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The FBI Informant Who Monitored the Trump Campaign, Stefan Halper, Oversaw a CIA Spying Operation in the 1980 Presidential Election
Far from the top-secret, covert intelligence asset the FBI has depicted him as, Stefan Halper is a longtime, well-known CIA operative, with ties to the Bush family and a shady past.
How My Cannabis Prescription Made Me Realize That Weed Should Be Decriminalized
At 38 years old, I smoked weed for the first time on a doctor's say-so. Now I'm more convinced than ever that our cannabis laws are ridiculous.
Ecuador’s Ex-President Rafael Correa Denounces Treatment of Julian Assange as "Torture"
In an exclusive interview, the former Ecuadorian leader speaks about Assange, allegations from The Guardian, and the “submissive” posture of his successor to the U.S.
Anti-Islam Movement Has New Rallying Cry — Let's Delete Verses of the Quran
A petition signed by 300 public figures in France, including a former president and prime minister, demands the deletion of verses in the Quran.
Stop Asking What Happened Before Someone Started Filming Police Brutality
Asking what happened before the video started is a question rooted in racism — and the answers are irrelevant.
Senate Report Strongly Implies Russian Hacking Story Was a Public Service — but Whistleblower Reality Winner Remains in Jail
Other outlets reported on Russian intrusion into the U.S. elections system, but The Intercept's story relied on a leaked document.
Trump Violates the Iran Nuclear Deal — Ignoring U.S. and Israeli Generals Who Support It
Even card-carrying hard-liners who hate Iran think Trump is mad to pull out of the deal. This won't improve U.S. security — or Israel's.
Will Democrats Unite to Block Trump's Torturer, Gina Haspel, as CIA Chief? If Not, What Do They #Resist?
The bipartisan national security class has united to support a torturer as CIA chief. What will it say about Washington if she is confirmed?
Six Animal Rights Activists Charged With Felonies for Investigation and Rescue That Led to Punishment of a Utah Turkey Farm
With the agricultural industry’s “ag-gag” laws dying in court, it appears to be turning to new tactics to silence activists and journalists who expose its abuses.