Mumia's Oral Arguments set for May 17 (tags)
On May 17, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in the case of internationally renowned black death-row journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal. The court will consider four different issues that it has already certified for appeal. It will then decide to either grant a new trial, affirm the life sentence, or re-instate the death sentence.
CIA: Seven Months Before 9/11, the Agency Said Iraq Posed No Threat to the US (tags)
Contaiment Was Working
Wartime Lies: A Consumer's Guide to the Bombing (tags)
Some tips on how to cut through the corporate media lies that proliferate during every war. Some examples of past obfuscations are offered. His last point is the most powerful.
Anarchists Steal "News" Award at the Webby's (tags)
Anarchists stormed the stage at the Webby's, stealing an award for online "News" reporting. Indymedia had been nominated for an award in "Activism" ( many comments at sf link)
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) signals green light for Alaska Refuge drilling! (tags)
CHARLES SCHUMER: "... You know, the question here is exploration of oil. That’s a big position for the secretary of interior. We’re going to need more oil and natural gas in America."