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The Only Thing Tate Reeves Is Selling Is Mississippi Out

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves attacked journalists after church, retweeting Elon Musk. But his real legacy is the $77M TANF scandal, $20B xAI deal polluting Black communities, a decade of Medicaid obstruction, and legislative failures that kicked working people in the teeth.

Radical Edward
April 19, 2026· 12 min read
Donald Trump smirks as he poses in front of caged beds while touring a deportation detention facility.
World NewsHuman Rights

The Immigrant Prison Boom: Billions for Detention, Nothing for Justice

With $45 billion in funding, ICE is building a detention system that will rival the entire federal criminal prison system by 2029. Detention has increased 75% to 66,000 people, with plans for 135,000 capacity. The goal: pressure people into giving up their rights.

Hunter Duke
January 20, 2025· 8 min read
An ambulance crew responds after housing was destroyed by an Israeli air strike in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon.
Gaza-Israel WarHuman Rights

They Bombed a Hospital. Then They Bombed the Medics Who Came to Help.

Israel bombed Tebnine Government Hospital twice in two days, injuring 11 workers. Then they carried out a 'quadruple tap' attack that killed four medics and wounded six. This is the systematic destruction of Lebanon's healthcare infrastructure — a war crime the world ignores.

Tyler Durden
April 14, 2026· 7 min read
Hector Ruben McGurk is a 73-year-old marijuana prisoner serving a life without parole at federal prison in Victorville, California.
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Hector Ruben McGurk: A Life Sentence for Marijuana

Hector Ruben McGurk, 73, was denied parole in April 2026 and faces dying in federal prison for a non-violent marijuana offense while states legalize cannabis across America. His life without parole sentence means he will die incarcerated for a plant that is now legal in half of the country.

Tyler Durden
April 1, 2024· 5 min read
Katelyn Hall was remembered by her family as a loving mother who lit up every room she walked into and was Salutatorian of her high school class and Bellarmine University graduate.
US NewsHuman RightsCivil Unrest

Katelyn Hall Deserved Help. Louisville Gave Her Bullets.

Katelyn Taylor Hall, 28, called 911 for help during a mental health crisis. Her family wanted a doctor. Louisville Metro Police sent executioners. Officers Robert Baker and Robert Gabbard shot and killed her in less than a second—tasers on their belts, training ignored, a suicidal woman treated as a threat to be neutralized.

Radical Edward
March 27, 2026· 7 min read
Palestinians stand inside a burned tent examining destroyed belongings after an Israeli settler attack in the village of Susya, Masafer Yatta, West Bank
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The West Bank Is Burning: Organized Settler Violence Escalates With State Backing

Since regional escalation began in February 2026, the West Bank has witnessed an acceleration of violence and displacement. OCHA has documented more than 150 settler attacks across 90 communities — an average of more than six attacks per day. Organized groups like Hilltop Youth and Ateret Cohanim carry out coordinated arson, livestock theft, and infrastructure attacks with state backing and police protection. Since January 2026, 1,697 Palestinians have been displaced due to settler violence and access restrictions — already surpassing the total for all of 2025. This piece examines the pattern of organized settler violence, state coordination, and the human cost of ongoing occupation.

Tyler Durden
April 2, 2026· 14 min read
Wildkat Strike protester outside of NY State Prison
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Behind Bars, Forgotten by Design: New York's Wildcat Prison Strike

A deep examination of New York's February-March 2026 wildcat prison strike that exposed systemic abandonment of incarcerated people. The piece documents minimal staffing, denial of basic services, the state's failed response calling in National Guard, and the human cost of conditions violating UN standards for treatment of prisoners.

Tyler Durden
April 3, 2026· 8 min read
Palestinians wave Palestinian flags during a Land Day commemoration in the southeast of Gaza City, March 30, 2023
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On Land Day's 50th Anniversary, Israel Demolishes Palestinian Homes in Silwan While Settlers Rampage Across West Bank

On the 50th anniversary of Land Day, Israeli forces demolished two Palestinian homes in Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem. Meanwhile, settlers launched a wave of violence across the West Bank following the death of Yehuda Sherman, torching homes, burning cars, and attacking villagers. This piece examines the pattern of land confiscation, settler violence, and Palestinian displacement that has only intensified since 1976.

Tyler Durden
March 31, 2026· 7 min read
A journalist carries burned safety gear from a car that was hit by an Israeli airstrike, which killed three journalists in south Lebanon on March 28, 2026.
Gaza-Israel WarHuman Rights

Israel Admits Photoshopping Evidence to Justify Killing Journalist

The Israeli military openly admitted to creating a fake photo of journalist Ali Shoaib to claim he was affiliated with Hezbollah.

Tyler Durden
April 3, 2026· 7 min read
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Human RightsUS News

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.
Gaza-Israel WarHuman Rights

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
Activist block the forest enterance to the cop city construction zone
US NewsCivil UnrestHuman Rights

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
Donald Trump & Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission in Trump's regime
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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
Sam Altman in Washington DC
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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
Gaza-Israel WarHuman Rights

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.
Human Rights

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
Young Black activist stand alongside wall with fist raised
Human Rights

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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Human Rights

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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Human Rights

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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Human Rights

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