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- When the Justice Department Pursues Reporters as Spies May 21, 2013It has become increasingly well-known that President Barack Obama considers whistleblowers or alleged leakers to be individuals who deserve no protections whatsoever. Recently, with the seizure of the Associated Press' records and the affidavit showing the Justice Department cast Fox News reporter James Rosen as a "co-conspirator" in a leak investigation into State Department contra […]Kevin Gosztola
- VIDEO: Tears Flow As Mom Finds Son After Tornado May 21, 2013Trenda Purcell searched for her 8-year-old son Kamden after Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla. When she found him, their reunion was emotional. The Oklahoman was there to capture the moment. […]
- America’s ‘Mission Accomplished’ Legacy to Iraq: Sectarian Violence Mounts with 95 Dead May 21, 2013Bombings killed at least 95 people on Monday in Iraq, with 10 car bombs going off in the capital of Baghdad alone. Two car bombs were detonated in the southern Shiite port city of Basra, and the mostly Sunni city of Samarra north of the capital was also attacked. Most of the violence seems to [...] […]Juan Cole
- Why Austerity Kills: From Greece to U.S., Crippling Economic Policies Causing Global Health Crisis May 21, 2013In their new book, "The Body Economic: Why Austerity Kills," economist David Stuckler and physician Sanjay Basu examine the health impacts of austerity across the globe. The authors estimate there have been more than 10,000 additional suicides and up to a million extra cases of depression across Europe and the United States since governments started introducing austerity programs in the […]
- BarCamp Battambang 2013 May 21, 2013Written by Mong Palatino · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper […]Mong Palatino
- The Delicate Balance of Leaking May 21, 2013Without doubt, the U.S. government over-classifies national security information, hiding not just genuine secrets but policy debates and mistakes. This creates tensions for whistleblowers and journalists over what should be public. But there are legitimate concerns about leaking, says ex-CIA analyst Paul R. Pillar. By Paul R. Pillar Public discussion of the subpoena of telephone records of Associa […]Consortiumnews.com
- Low-Wage Workers Picket Outside Federal Buildings May 21, 2013Washington Post | Carol Morello Annie Gowen The action is part of a national campaign that has prompted fast-food and retail workers to go on strike in Milwaukee, Detroit, New York City, St. Louis and Chicago.read more […]Admin
Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English is a 24-hour news and current affairs channel, broadcasts English-language news across the globe from the Middle East and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.
Al Jazeera English is a 24-hour news and current affairs channel, broadcasts English-language news across the globe from the Middle East and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.
AlterNet
AlterNet.org is a project of the Independent Media Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting independent and alternative journalism.
AlterNet.org is a project of the Independent Media Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting independent and alternative journalism.
American Free Press
American Free Press provides news and information outside of the news covered by Big Media companies in the US and around the globe.
American Free Press provides news and information outside of the news covered by Big Media companies in the US and around the globe.
Anonymous News Network
News analysis and commentary from Anonymous News Network, an independent, alternative news media outlet.
News analysis and commentary from Anonymous News Network, an independent, alternative news media outlet.
Babelgum
A free internet TV platform supported by advertising, Babelgum combines the full-screen video quality of traditional television with the interactive capabilities of the internet, offering professionally produced programming on demand to a global audience.
A free internet TV platform supported by advertising, Babelgum combines the full-screen video quality of traditional television with the interactive capabilities of the internet, offering professionally produced programming on demand to a global audience.
BAGnewsNotes
BagNews is a progressive site dedicated to visual politics and the analysis of news images.
BagNews is a progressive site dedicated to visual politics and the analysis of news images.
BuzzFlash
BuzzFlash provides headlines, news, and commentary for a geographically-diverse, politically-savvy, pro-democracy web audience.
BuzzFlash provides headlines, news, and commentary for a geographically-diverse, politically-savvy, pro-democracy web audience.
Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all Americans.
Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all Americans.
Center for Investigative Reporting
Center for Investigative Reporting is the nation’s oldest nonprofit investigative news organization, producing multimedia reporting that has impact and is relevant to people’s lives.
Center for Investigative Reporting is the nation’s oldest nonprofit investigative news organization, producing multimedia reporting that has impact and is relevant to people’s lives.
Common Dreams
Common Dreams is a national non-profit citizens’ organization working to bring progressive Americans together to promote progressive visions for America’s future.
Common Dreams is a national non-profit citizens’ organization working to bring progressive Americans together to promote progressive visions for America’s future.
Common Language Project (CLP)
CLP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit multimedia journalism organization housed in the University of Washington’s Department of Communication focused on international reporting, local reporting, and journalism in education.
CLP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit multimedia journalism organization housed in the University of Washington’s Department of Communication focused on international reporting, local reporting, and journalism in education.
Consortiumnews.com
Consortiumnews.com is a product of The Consortium for Independent Journalism, Inc., a non-profit organization, and provides investigative reporting.
Consortiumnews.com is a product of The Consortium for Independent Journalism, Inc., a non-profit organization, and provides investigative reporting.
Current TV
Home of Current TV television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, featuring political and news commentary and information programming.
Home of Current TV television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, featuring political and news commentary and information programming.
Democracy Now!
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 140 stations and the internet. It is hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 140 stations and the internet. It is hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Edge Foundation
The Edge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and it’s mandate is to promote inquiry into and discussion of intellectual, philosophical, artistic, and literary issues, as well as to work for the intellectual and social achievement of society.
The Edge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and it’s mandate is to promote inquiry into and discussion of intellectual, philosophical, artistic, and literary issues, as well as to work for the intellectual and social achievement of society.
Firedoglake.com
Firedoglake.com is an online progressive community that encourages vigorous discussion in a respectful manner to the participant online community.
Firedoglake.com is an online progressive community that encourages vigorous discussion in a respectful manner to the participant online community.
FORA.tv
FORA.tv gathers a large collection of unmediated video for intelligent, engaged audiences about the people, issues, and ideas changing the world that are drawn from live events, lectures, and debates.
FORA.tv gathers a large collection of unmediated video for intelligent, engaged audiences about the people, issues, and ideas changing the world that are drawn from live events, lectures, and debates.
Free Speech Radio News (or FSRN)
Free Speech Radio News (or FSRN) is an independently produced half hour daily national and international radio news program focusing on peace and social justice issues in the US and around the world.
Free Speech Radio News (or FSRN) is an independently produced half hour daily national and international radio news program focusing on peace and social justice issues in the US and around the world.
Free Speech TV
Free Speech TV is a publicly-supported, independent, non-profit TV channel that is available nationally, 24/7, on DISH Satellite Network working for progressive social, economic, and political transformation.
Free Speech TV is a publicly-supported, independent, non-profit TV channel that is available nationally, 24/7, on DISH Satellite Network working for progressive social, economic, and political transformation.
Glenn Greenwald
Glenn Greenwald is a former Constitutional and civil rights litigator and is a writer for Salon.com and the author of two New York Times Bestselling books on the Bush administration’s executive power and foreign policy abuses.
Glenn Greenwald is a former Constitutional and civil rights litigator and is a writer for Salon.com and the author of two New York Times Bestselling books on the Bush administration’s executive power and foreign policy abuses.
Global Experts
Global Experts is a free online resource of opinion leaders who provide quick reactions and accurate analysis to journalists worldwide on complex political, social and religious issues and crises.
Global Experts is a free online resource of opinion leaders who provide quick reactions and accurate analysis to journalists worldwide on complex political, social and religious issues and crises.
Global Voices
Global Voices is an international community of bloggers who report on blogs and citizen media from around the world.
Global Voices is an international community of bloggers who report on blogs and citizen media from around the world.
GlobalPost
GlobalPost is a for-profit news enterprise that follows no political line and relies on the enduring values of great journalism: integrity, accuracy, independence and powerful storytelling.
GlobalPost is a for-profit news enterprise that follows no political line and relies on the enduring values of great journalism: integrity, accuracy, independence and powerful storytelling.
Indymedia
Indymedia is a collective of independent media organizations and journalists offering grassroots, non-corporate coverage.
Indymedia is a collective of independent media organizations and journalists offering grassroots, non-corporate coverage.
Link TV
Link TV is a national network offering a global perspective on news, current events and culture, first-run documentaries on global issues, current affairs series, international news, classic foreign feature films, and world music.
Link TV is a national network offering a global perspective on news, current events and culture, first-run documentaries on global issues, current affairs series, international news, classic foreign feature films, and world music.
Livestation
Livestation gathers a multitude of news broadcasters, providing a range of perspectives.
Livestation gathers a multitude of news broadcasters, providing a range of perspectives.
Mainstream Media Project (MMP)
The Mainstream Media Project is a nonprofit public education organization that places top policy analysts, social innovators and on-the-ground organizers on radio and television stations across the country and around the world.
The Mainstream Media Project is a nonprofit public education organization that places top policy analysts, social innovators and on-the-ground organizers on radio and television stations across the country and around the world.
Meedan
Meedan.net is a nonprofit charitable organization and digital town square enabling conversation and links about world. The content is mirrored in Arabic and English to improve cross-cultural tolerance, understanding and citizen
Meedan.net is a nonprofit charitable organization and digital town square enabling conversation and links about world. The content is mirrored in Arabic and English to improve cross-cultural tolerance, understanding and citizen
Memeorandum
Aggregator of political news and opinion from left to right and back which provides blogs and mainstream news outlets features on a single page.
Aggregator of political news and opinion from left to right and back which provides blogs and mainstream news outlets features on a single page.
Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist and author of the New York Times and #1 international bestseller, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism.
Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist and author of the New York Times and #1 international bestseller, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism.
New Left Media
New Left Media is Chase Whiteside, Erick Stoll, and a camera. Chase and Erick are currently students at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
New Left Media is Chase Whiteside, Erick Stoll, and a camera. Chase and Erick are currently students at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
NPR
NPR is a privately supported, not-for-profit membership organization and internationally acclaimed producer and distributor of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming.
NPR is a privately supported, not-for-profit membership organization and internationally acclaimed producer and distributor of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming.
2013-02-23: On the Ground - Nicholas D. Kristof
On the Ground expands on Nicholas Kristof’s twice-weekly columns, sharing thoughts that shape the writing but don’t always make it into the 800-word text.
On the Ground expands on Nicholas Kristof’s twice-weekly columns, sharing thoughts that shape the writing but don’t always make it into the 800-word text.
Political Wire
Blog maintained by author and journalist Taegan D. Goddard featuring political column updated around the clock with news, buzz and commentary.
Blog maintained by author and journalist Taegan D. Goddard featuring political column updated around the clock with news, buzz and commentary.
POLITICO.com
POLITICO.com covers Capitol Hill and the world of Washington lobbyists and advocates through original reporting, editorials, campaign coverage, and reader-submitted content.
POLITICO.com covers Capitol Hill and the world of Washington lobbyists and advocates through original reporting, editorials, campaign coverage, and reader-submitted content.
PoliticusUSA
PoliticusUSA is liberal and independent news site which would offer a mix politics and opinion in an unfiltered environment, not beholden to any specific political or media agenda.
PoliticusUSA is liberal and independent news site which would offer a mix politics and opinion in an unfiltered environment, not beholden to any specific political or media agenda.
PollingReport.com
PollingReport.com is an independent, nonpartisan resource on trends in American public opinion.
PollingReport.com is an independent, nonpartisan resource on trends in American public opinion.
2013-02-23: Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)
Founded in 2009 by Adam Green, a former MoveOn online organizer and Democratic party communications worker, and Stephanie Taylor, former MoveOn and SEIU organizer, the PCCC has been at the forefront fighting for progressive change ever since.
Founded in 2009 by Adam Green, a former MoveOn online organizer and Democratic party communications worker, and Stephanie Taylor, former MoveOn and SEIU organizer, the PCCC has been at the forefront fighting for progressive change ever since.
Project for the OLD American Century
Project for the OLD American Century is a non-profit grass-roots organization that strives to protect and strengthen our democracy through disseminating truthful and unbiased independent news stories untainted by corporate ownership.
Project for the OLD American Century is a non-profit grass-roots organization that strives to protect and strengthen our democracy through disseminating truthful and unbiased independent news stories untainted by corporate ownership.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
PBS is a private, non-profit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation's 349 public television stations.
PBS is a private, non-profit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation's 349 public television stations.
Pulitzer Center
The Pulitzer Center is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) and promotes in-depth engagement with global affairs through its sponsorship of quality international journalism across all media platforms.
The Pulitzer Center is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) and promotes in-depth engagement with global affairs through its sponsorship of quality international journalism across all media platforms.
Rabble News
Rabble offers original news stories, in-depth features, provocative interviews, commentaries, and columns from a few progressive voices in mainstream media.
Rabble offers original news stories, in-depth features, provocative interviews, commentaries, and columns from a few progressive voices in mainstream media.
Reality Sandwich
Reality Sandwich is a web magazine for this time of intense transformation covering a wide range of subject matters.
Reality Sandwich is a web magazine for this time of intense transformation covering a wide range of subject matters.
Roll Call
Roll Call covers Capitol Hill with journalism, legislative tracking and grassroots services.
Roll Call covers Capitol Hill with journalism, legislative tracking and grassroots services.
STRATFOR
STRATFOR provides decision-makers and news consumers in the U.S. and around the world with unique insights into political, economic, and military developments.
STRATFOR provides decision-makers and news consumers in the U.S. and around the world with unique insights into political, economic, and military developments.
Talking Points Memo
Talking Points Memo is the flagship blog of TPM Media LLC, which also publishes TPMmuckraker, TPMDC, TPMtv and TPMCafe.
Talking Points Memo is the flagship blog of TPM Media LLC, which also publishes TPMmuckraker, TPMDC, TPMtv and TPMCafe.
The American Prospect
The American Prospect publishes articles for the general reader that attempt to break through conventional understanding and creatively reframe public questions.
The American Prospect publishes articles for the general reader that attempt to break through conventional understanding and creatively reframe public questions.
The Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute mission is twofold: to foster values-based leadership, encouraging individuals to reflect on the ideals and ideas that define a good society, and to provide a neutral and balanced venue for discussing and acting on critical issues.
The Aspen Institute mission is twofold: to foster values-based leadership, encouraging individuals to reflect on the ideals and ideas that define a good society, and to provide a neutral and balanced venue for discussing and acting on critical issues.
The Christian Science Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor is a periodical published Monday through Friday by The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Mass.
The Christian Science Monitor is a periodical published Monday through Friday by The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Mass.
2013-02-23: The Conscience of a Liberal - Paul Krugman
Blog maintained by Paul Krugman, an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times.
Blog maintained by Paul Krugman, an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times.
The European Tribune
A forum for political dialogue among European, American, Canadian, and other countries on their national affairs and on world affairs.
A forum for political dialogue among European, American, Canadian, and other countries on their national affairs and on world affairs.
The Faster Times
The Faster Times is a collective of accomplished and recognized journalists in over 20 countries looking to create a new model for the newspaper and to provide quality news coverage.
The Faster Times is a collective of accomplished and recognized journalists in over 20 countries looking to create a new model for the newspaper and to provide quality news coverage.
The Hill
The Hill is about the U.S. Congress, with a special focus on business, lobbying, political campaigns, and other events on Capitol Hill.
The Hill is about the U.S. Congress, with a special focus on business, lobbying, political campaigns, and other events on Capitol Hill.
The Huffington Post
Features a collaborative blog with contributions by celebrities, journalists, authors, and editors.
Features a collaborative blog with contributions by celebrities, journalists, authors, and editors.
2012-09-29: The Interdependent
The InterDependent is an online news magazine, produced by the UN Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and keeps UNA-USA members and the public at-large in touch with the inner-workings of the UN.
The InterDependent is an online news magazine, produced by the UN Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and keeps UNA-USA members and the public at-large in touch with the inner-workings of the UN.
The Maddow Blog
The Maddow Blog is a blog corresponds with The Rachel Maddow Show, a smart look at politics, pop culture, and the day’s top stories.
The Maddow Blog is a blog corresponds with The Rachel Maddow Show, a smart look at politics, pop culture, and the day’s top stories.
The McClatchy Company
The McClatchy Company is a newspaper and internet publisher dedicated to the values of quality journalism, free expression and community service as steadfast defenders of First Amendment values and advocates for the communities they serve.
The McClatchy Company is a newspaper and internet publisher dedicated to the values of quality journalism, free expression and community service as steadfast defenders of First Amendment values and advocates for the communities they serve.
The National Security Archive
The National Security Archive collects and publishes declassified documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.
The National Security Archive collects and publishes declassified documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.
The New Republic
The New Republic provides its readers with an intelligent, stimulating and rigorous examination of American politics, foreign policy and culture.
The New Republic provides its readers with an intelligent, stimulating and rigorous examination of American politics, foreign policy and culture.
The Raw Story
The Raw Story is an online alternative for news, politics, and the arts and aims to be relevant to a young-minded audience.
The Raw Story is an online alternative for news, politics, and the arts and aims to be relevant to a young-minded audience.
2012-12-23: The Reid Report
Blog by Joy-Ann (“Joy”) Reid, political columnist for the Miami Herald. The Reid Report was voted best national blog in the 2010 Florida Netroots Awards.
Blog by Joy-Ann (“Joy”) Reid, political columnist for the Miami Herald. The Reid Report was voted best national blog in the 2010 Florida Netroots Awards.
The Smirking Chimp
The Smirking Chimp provides news, blogs, and message boards on numerous topics and issues with a left-wing perspective.
The Smirking Chimp provides news, blogs, and message boards on numerous topics and issues with a left-wing perspective.
The Smoking Gun
The Smoking Gun assembles documents obtained from government and law enforcement sources, via Freedom of Information requests, and from court files nationwide in a cool, quirky format.
The Smoking Gun assembles documents obtained from government and law enforcement sources, via Freedom of Information requests, and from court files nationwide in a cool, quirky format.
Think Progress
Blog supported by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, a nonpartisan organization, aiming to provide a forum that advances progressive ideas and policies.
Blog supported by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, a nonpartisan organization, aiming to provide a forum that advances progressive ideas and policies.
TomDispatch.com
Blog compiled and edited by Tom Engelhardt covering a deeper understanding of our post-9/11 world and a clear sense of how our imperial globe actually works.
Blog compiled and edited by Tom Engelhardt covering a deeper understanding of our post-9/11 world and a clear sense of how our imperial globe actually works.
Truthout
Truthout provides critical news and commentary on world events free of charge and depends on donations from their readers to meet expenses.
Truthout provides critical news and commentary on world events free of charge and depends on donations from their readers to meet expenses.
Voltaire Network International
A network of non-aligned press groups that syndicates, edits the multilingual website Voltairenet.org, and information databases 911investigations.net and Gulf investigations.net.
A network of non-aligned press groups that syndicates, edits the multilingual website Voltairenet.org, and information databases 911investigations.net and Gulf investigations.net.
Watching America
Watching America provides news and views about the United States published in other countries, and claims an aim in helping Americans and non-Americans understand what the world thinks of current issues that involve the U.S., in an accurate manner.
Watching America provides news and views about the United States published in other countries, and claims an aim in helping Americans and non-Americans understand what the world thinks of current issues that involve the U.S., in an accurate manner.
WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks is a non-profit organization (The Sunshine Press) funded by human rights campaigners, investigative journalists, technologists and the general public. It exposes significant injustice around the world and fights off legal attacks.
WikiLeaks is a non-profit organization (The Sunshine Press) funded by human rights campaigners, investigative journalists, technologists and the general public. It exposes significant injustice around the world and fights off legal attacks.
World In Conversation Project
The World in Conversation Project is a platform for conversation developed at Penn State University that explores the relationships between people of different cultural and ancestral groups through small group dialogues.
The World in Conversation Project is a platform for conversation developed at Penn State University that explores the relationships between people of different cultural and ancestral groups through small group dialogues.
Worldcrunch
Worldcrunch selects, translates and edits content from top foreign-language outlets to provide global journalism in English.
Worldcrunch selects, translates and edits content from top foreign-language outlets to provide global journalism in English.
Worldmeets.US
Worldmeets.US is a nonprofit journalism project of worldwide volunteers that gathers and translates the world's news and views about the United States.
Worldmeets.US is a nonprofit journalism project of worldwide volunteers that gathers and translates the world's news and views about the United States.
YaleGlobal Online
YaleGlobal is an online magazine that explores the interconnectedness of the world, analyzing and promoting debate on all aspects of globalization.
YaleGlobal is an online magazine that explores the interconnectedness of the world, analyzing and promoting debate on all aspects of globalization.
