Leaked Documents Expose How Corporations Use Spies to Subvert People’s Movements Worldwide

December 12, 2017 by Common Dreams Given what “these companies have gotten away with,” concluded Naomi Klein, it is “no wonder they fear our power.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer  Anti-war demonstrators rally in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza near the United Nations September 19, 2006 in New York City. (Photo: Michael Nagle/Getty Images)… Continue reading

Warning Against Abdication of Duty, Senators Demand FCC Abandon Net Neutrality Vote

December 12, 2017 by Common Dreams Ajit Pai’s plan would leave the U.S. with a “gaping consumer protection void,” say 39 senators by Julia Conley, staff writer At one of hundreds of protests last week, net neutrality supporters in New York City demanded that the FCC abandon its plan to repeal net… Continue reading

Public banking: A Year of a Major Shift, Support Our Important Year Ahead

Public Banking Institute Year-End Update: December 12, 2017 2017 has been The Year of a Major Shift Today, we are delighted to see the following states and cities move forward quickly toward establishing a Public Bank. After years of educational outreach and tireless work, PBI has been fortunate to make presentations, meet with… Continue reading

Trump isn’t lying, he’s bullshitting – and it’s far more dangerous

January 26, 2017 Updated January 27, 2017 (theconversation.com) Lying means you’re actually concerned about the truth. Author Lauren Griffin Director of External Research for frank, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida Disclosure statement Lauren Griffin does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any… Continue reading

Why the FCC’s proposed internet rules may spell trouble ahead

September 28, 2017 10.35pm EDT •Updated November 21, 2017  (theconversation.com) Author David Choffnes Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science, Northeastern University Disclosure statement David Choffnes receives funding from the National Science Foundation, Google, Data Transparency Lab, Amazon, and the Department of Homeland Security. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations… Continue reading

Colin Kaepernick Presented With SI Muhammad Ali Legacy Award

Published on Published onDecember 6, 2017 (linkedin.com) Gina Johnson Smith  FollowFollow Gina Johnson Smith Communication Specialist at SPMG Media #SPMGMedia Beyoncé surprised ex-49ers player Colin Kaepernick Tuesday night, presenting him with the SI Muhammad Ali Legacy Award, which honors an athlete who uses their platform to further change. Beyoncé took a… Continue reading