From Erdogan to Bradley Manning.
Emphasis Added: the Week in Pieces (7/1)
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When America Met Mandela
“Who is this man Mandela?” The U.S News & World Report asked in January 1990. Apparently no one much knew, since the magazine could only come up with three short paragraphs about the ANC leader. But it was Mandela’s visit to the United States after his release from prison that most highlighted how much America had yet to learn about the anti-apartheid leader.
What Drove Michael Hastings to His Death?
“Conspiracy theories” or not, it’s worth looking into his death more closely.
President Obama’s Anti-Nuke Sentiments a Cover for Plans to Secure Their Existence in Perpetuity
The NNSA won’t admit that nuclear weapons’ time has passed.
Algeria’s Trappist Monk Massacre: The Case That Won’t Go Away
No U.S. administration in the past 17 years has deigned it important enough to press either Algeria or France to investigate.
U.S. Tactical Nuclear Weapons More an Irritant Than Deterrent
Tactical nuclear weapons can only further complicate Pakistan-India relations.
Germans Shocked That Obama Allowed NSA Free Rein
The NSA’s access to data clouds in Europe is news to most Europeans.
Surveillance State Is Only New to Whites
The surveillance state stops being okay when it goes from racist to all-encompassing.
Russia and China Fail to Meet Minimum Standards in Human Trafficking
As a consequence, the U.S. could theoretically withdraw non-humanitarian and non-trade aid.
Hydrofluorocarbons: Finally, Something the U.S. and China Can Agree On
During their recent summit, Presidents Obama and Xi Jinping made strides to reduce their production.