Monthly Archives: July 2017

As Trump Touts “Made in America” Week, Indonesian Workers Toil Away Making Ivanka Trump Apparel STORYJULY 21, 2017 Watch Full Show  TOPICS Donald Trump Indonesia Economy GUESTS Krithika Varagur journalist based in Indonesia. LINKS “Revealed: Reality of Life Working in … Continue reading →

Dear TAMU Buddies, Howdy!!!! For nearly 15 years, I have been trying to obtain a transcript from Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. Below is an example of the byzantine and inhumane treatment one receives wehn tryinng to obtain a … Continue reading →

Another Kalief Browder? Bronx Teen Seeking Trial Languishes at Rikers JUL 21, 2017 Meanwhile, in New York City, civil rights activists are demanding justice for a Bronx teenager who’s been held at the notorious Rikers Island jail while awaiting trial … Continue reading →

Senate Bill Would Reform Money Bail System JUL 21, 2017 On Capitol Hill, a pair of senators introduced a bill Thursday seeking to reform states’ money bail systems, which leave nearly a half-million Americans in jail each day simply because … Continue reading →

Justice Department to Revive Civil Asset Forfeitures by Police JUL 21, 2017 The Justice Department said this week it will allow state and local police departments to seize cash and property from people suspected of crimes—even if they haven’t been … Continue reading →

Senate Committee Advances Nomination of Christopher Wray as FBI Chief JUL 21, 2017 The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 20-0 Thursday to recommend President Trump’s nominee replace James Comey as head of the FBI, clearing the way for Christopher Wray to be … Continue reading →

Civil Liberties Groups Decry Bills to Criminalize Boycotting Israel JUL 21, 2017 Back in the U.S., civil rights groups are warning a pair of bipartisan bills would criminalize free speech and peaceful protests. The Israel Anti-Boycott Act would make it … Continue reading →

The Independent: Over 40,000 Civilians Died in Battle for Mosul, Iraq JUL 21, 2017 In Iraq, newly revealed intelligence reports claim more than 40,000 civilians died in the U.S.-led battle to retake Mosul from ISIS—a total far higher than previously … Continue reading →

Bloomberg: Special Counsel Investigating Trump-Russia Business Ties JUL 21, 2017 The special counsel tasked with investigating ties between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia’s government during last year’s election is examining a broad range of transactions involving Trump’s businesses, as well … Continue reading →

Has Jared Kushner’s Failed Deal with Qatar Fueled Trump’s Stance on Gulf Diplomatic Crisis? STORYJULY 21, 2017 Watch Full Show   TOPICS Donald Trump Qatar Saudi Arabia GUESTS Ryan Grim D.C. bureau chief for The Intercept. LINKS “Jared Kushner Tried and … Continue reading →