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AI Policing Is Destroying Innocent Lives — And Police Are Letting It Happen

Across America, facial recognition and AI surveillance tools are jailing innocent people - grandmothers, pregnant women, grandfathers, students. Companies like Clearview AI, Flock Safety, and Palantir are building a private police state, feeding data between themselves and federal agencies, while innocent lives are shattered. This investigation traces the false arrest of Angela Lipps, a Tennessee grandmother, and documents similar cases involving Harvey Eugene Murphy Jr., Porcha Woodruff, Robert Williams, Nijeer Parks, Michael Oliver, and Jason Vernau.

Tyler Durden
March 31, 2026· 14 min read
Palestinians protest at the Red Cross headquarters in Gaza City on March 31, 2026, against Israeli military court death penalty rulings.
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Israel Legalizes Death Penalty for Palestinians as Torture Regime Expands

The Israeli Knesset approved legislation yesterday allowing courts to impose death sentences on Palestinians via simple majority vote, with executions by hanging. The law grants military courts in the occupied West Bank sweeping power to condemn Palestinians to death while closing off avenues for appeal or clemency.

Hunter Duke
March 30, 2026· 6 min read
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Cop City and the Feedback Loop of Empire: How War Comes Home

While the U.S. wages wars abroad, the same counterinsurgency tactics, equipment, and mindset return home to police communities of color. Cop City in Atlanta and expanding surveillance state show how empire polices its own population.

Hunter Duke
March 20, 2026· 8 min read
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THE LICENSE TO KILL JOURNALISM: Trump's FCC Threatens Broadcasters as Part of a Broader War on the Press

The FCC's threat to revoke broadcasters' licenses over Iran war coverage isn't an isolated incident — it's part of a systematic campaign to crush independent journalism in America.

Tyler Durden
March 16, 2026· 6 min read
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TRUST ME BRO: The Corporate-Military AI Faustian Bargain

A deep dive into OpenAI's Pentagon contract and why 'trust me' is the wrong thing to say about AI weapons and surveillance.

Tyler Durden
March 15, 2026· 5 min read
Widespread destruction in Jabalia refugee camp, Gaza Strip, caused by Israeli bombardment
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While the World Watches Iran, Israel Tightens the Siege on Gaza and the West Bank

As the U.S. and Israel wage war on Iran, Israel has used the cover of regional conflict to impose a near-total siege on Gaza, seal off the West Bank, and escalate settler violence against Palestinians — all with minimal international scrutiny. This is not a coincidence. It is policy.

Tyler Durden
March 14, 2026· 6 min read
Protesters vandalized vehicles at Prairieland ICE Detention Center on July 4, 2025. Court exhibit from the federal criminal complaint.
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Guilty of Terrorism for What They Wore: The Prairieland Verdict Is a Warning to Every Protester in America

A federal jury in Fort Worth, Texas has convicted eight anti-ICE protesters of providing material support for terrorism — for wearing black clothing to a July 4 demonstration outside the Prairieland ICE Detention Center. The verdict marks the first successful use of terrorism charges against alleged antifa members in U.S. history and sets a precedent that criminalizes protest ideology, clothing, and political literature.

Tyler Durden
March 14, 2026· 7 min read
NSW Police are investigating an incident whereby an officer appears to handcuff and trip an Aboriginal teenager in Surry Hills.
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Operation Tepito: NSW Police's Suspect Targeting Management Plan Used to Target Indigenous Youth

The LECC has finalized its comprehensive investigation into the New South Wales Police Force's utilization of the STMP on children and young people, known as Operation Tepito. The report expresses significant concerns about the STMP's application, highlighting potential unlawful interactions with young individuals. Chief Commissioner Peter Johnson acknowledges the cessation of STMP use by the police force, emphasizing the need for lawful and youth-centric approaches in policing. This targeting of indigenous youth echo tactics used against other indigenous populations in North America.

Hunter Duke
October 30, 2023· 7 min read
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A Shadow Over Mississippi: The Devastating Story of Rankin County's "Goon Squad"

A ruthless gang of Rankin County sheriff's deputies, known as the "Goon Squad," terrorized residents for years through torture, illegal raids, and excessive force. Unmasking their reign of abuse and the ongoing fight for justice.

Hunter Duke
January 9, 2024· 3 min read
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Unified Voices for Justice: White Advocacy for Black Lives through the Lens of a Black Revolutionary

Amidst a global yearning for justice, the fusion of diverse advocates with the Black Lives Matter movement forms an astonishing narrative of shared struggles. Framed through a Black revolutionary's eyes, this coalition challenges privilege, empowers voices, and catalyzes institutional change. The foundation rests on recognizing common ground, where empathy transcends racial boundaries. The courage to confront privilege fuels equality's dance, while amplified voices form a symphony of inclusion, breaking cycles of silence. This alliance becomes a roaring force against injustice, not just in words, but through transformative actions. Together, white advocates and Black revolutionaries redefine allyship, weaving a tapestry of hope where justice and equality prevail—a testament to the enduring power of unity.

Dutch Caxton
June 22, 2022· 6 min read
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Resilience and Reclamation: Black Radicalism's Role in Shaping Identity and Community

Explore the profound impact of Black radicalism on shaping identity and community through resilience and reclamation. Discover how historical movements and contemporary efforts empower and redefine marginalized communities.

Dutch Caxton
May 9, 2022· 10 min read
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America's Corrections Crisis: From Rehabilitation to Mass Incarceration

Unveiling America's historical shift from rehabilitation-focused corrections to a system entrenched in mass incarceration. Discover how the legacy of slavery, the war on drugs, and punitive measures shape the current state of American justice. Explore the historical shifts in narrative, systemic flaws built into the system, and urgent calls for reform in the nation's corrections system.

Amberly Taylor
January 31, 2024· 5 min read
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Inside Lawton County Jail: A Journalist's Eye-Witness Account of Injustice, the Untold Story of Tshante Gonzales

Follow the journey of a journalist's first arrest, revealing shocking realities within Lawton County Jail. From a personal crisis to the tragic death of a fellow inmate, this exposé sheds light on systemic issues plaguing the criminal justice system.

Amberly Taylor
January 9, 2024· 9 min read