Security forces shutting down internet access and detaining demonstrators as dissidents swept up and at least three people killed. (By: Eoin Higgins, Common Dreams) The crackdown by Indian authorities against those protesting the country’s new ...
“This very much appears to be a Betsy DeVos scheme to block the next president from unilaterally forgiving federal student debt, which she is well aware a president could do without Congress. The DeVos family ...
Over a dozen groups call for a full congressional investigation in the online giant citing threats to privacy, security, and civil liberties posed by Alexa, Ring, and Rekognition. (By: Andrea Germanos, Common Dreams) Amazon must ...
“In practice, this executive order would mean that whichever political party is in power could dictate what speech is allowed on the Internet.” (By Jon Queally, Common Dreams) Civil liberties groups are warning of a ...
Conservation groups say the devices are indiscriminate killers that should be banned. (By Andrea Germanos, Common Dreams) Brushing off overwhelming public opposition, the Trump administration this week re-approved the use of so-called “cyanide bombs” to ...
Greenwald, co-founder of The Intercept, applauded the court for protecting journalism against “repressive, retaliatory acts threatened by the Bolsonaro government.” (By Jake Johnson, Common Dreams) The Brazilian Supreme Court delivered a major victory for press freedom on Thursday ...
“Secretary Pompeo gives zero proof but insists that Iran is responsible for ship attacks in Gulf of Oman. Lies, lies, and more lies to make a case for war.” In a press conference that immediately evoked ...
“President Trump, I urge you to sign the resolution Congress passed last week ending U.S. support for this conflict. Yemen needs humanitarian aid, not more bombs,” tweeted Sen. Bernie Sanders. (By Jake Johnson, Common Dreams) ...
“The civilian death toll we’ve uncovered in just a handful of strikes suggests the shroud of secrecy surrounding the US role in Somalia’s war is actually a smokescreen for impunity.” (By Eoin Higgins, Common Dreams) ...
“We’re here to warn him and all senators: if you refuse to back the Green New Deal, young people will remember next time you ask for our votes.” (By Jessica Corbett, Common Dreams) Hundreds of ...