MPD documents show the extent of police weaponry used against largely peaceful protesters in response to “black bloc” on Inauguration Day, raising questions about their own crowd control policies
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Norman Lear: A ‘bleeding heart conservative,’ Part II
The 95-year-old television icon talks about politics and mortality.
[Contains mature language.]
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Trump Refuses to Address Gun Control After Worst Mass Shooting in US History
Few details have emerged about the shooter, identified as local resident Stephen Paddock
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Bernie Sanders’ Critics Often Hide Behind Anonymity
Many of Bernie Sanders’ harshest critics quoted in the mainstream media hide behind shields of anonymity.
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Spanish Police Attack Voters During Catalan Independence Vote
Mayor of Barcelona and others called for Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to resign in the wake of police violence against Catalonia citizens during Sunday’s vote, in which 90% voted in favor of independence
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Dakota Access Pipeline Rewards Police For Harassing Protesters With $15 Million
Dakota Access Pipeline Company paid off the State of North Dakota’s debt incurred from protecting its interests in harassing and attacking water protectors at Standing Rock.
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Norman Lear: A lifetime of changing TV and its audience, Part I
The 95-year-old television icon talks about his time in the military and his shows’ biggest controversies. [Contains mature language]
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Lindsey Graham Insists On Trying to Be On Wrong Side of History In Healthcare Debate
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is pushing a flawed bill to repeal Obamacare in fear that single payer healthcare is on the horizon
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Democracy in Crisis: Where the hell is Kekistan?
How have Pepe-posting meme warriors responded to real violence of alt-right?
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James Cromwell: The consequences of doing nothing
The Oscar-nominated actor discusses his social activism.
