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The Extrajudicial Drone Murder of US Citizen Anwar al-Awlaki

Michael Ratner, Comment Is Free. October 2, 2011.

The law on the use of lethal force by executive order is specific. This assassination broke it – that creates a terrifying precedent.

Is Fox News Scared? Desperate Attacks on Watchdog Group Media Matters Suggest Yes

Mark Howard, AlterNet. July 8, 2011.

The Fox News pack is on the warpath against media watchdog group Media Matters.

How Far Will Conservatives Go To Thwart Academic Freedom?

Paul Rosenberg, AlterNet. April 4, 2011.

The attempt to intimidate University of Wisconsin professor William Cronon fits a larger pattern of conservative attacks on academics.

WikiLeaks Under Cyber Attack Right Before Release of Secret Documents

Agence France PresseNovember 28, 2010.

WikiLeaks said Sunday it was under a cyber attack but stressed this would not stop the publication of classified US documents.

What Really Happened in the Flotilla Attack?

Catrina Stewart, Independent UK. June 6, 2010.

Questions remain unanswered on both sides. But without a full and transparent airing of all the evidence, the truth of that dreadful night on the Marmara may never come to light.

Israel's Deadly Attack on Peace Activists Provokes International Outrage, Diplomatic Crisis

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. May 31, 2010.

When Israeli commandos dropped from the sky, swarmed the vessels and massacred international activists, Israel lost a massive battle in its global public relations war.

A Look at Immigration 'Enforcement' and the Aura of Criminality

Nezua, The Media Consortium. May 14, 2009.

Enforcement policies are becoming a threat, not only to immigrants, but the country at large.

The Luis Ramirez Murder: A Violent Act of Injustice

Staff, The Sanctuary. May 13, 2009.

This case is a perfect example of the process of establishing a subhuman class.

Petraeus: Israel Might Decide to Attack Iran

Matt Corley, ThinkProgress. April 1, 2009.

Gen. David Petraeus said that Israel may take "preemptive military action" against Iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear bomb.

Sri Lankan Cricket Team Attack in Pakistan Rouses Anger Against Militants

Satyam Khanna, ThinkProgress. March 5, 2009.

On Tuesday in Lahore, Pakistan, terrorists waged a brazen attack in broad daylight against members of the Sri Lankan cricket team.

Axelrod Strikes Back, Slams Cheney and Rove for Attacks on Obama

Christy Hardin Smith, Firedoglake. February 13, 2009.

Ohhhh snap!

No More Jokes: Jon Stewart Thinks Cheney Is a Total Dick

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. February 6, 2009.

Seriously Dick, why do you have to be such a dick?

Bulldog Dick: Cheney Is Already Attacking Obama

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. February 4, 2009.

As to the type of attacks ... let's just say the former V.P. is not "truth-oriented."

Dutch Intelligence: U.S. Strike on Iran Likely 'Within Weeks'

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. September 2, 2008.

Intelligence agency shared info on potential targets with the CIA.

These Ain't Dog Whistles: Limbaugh Goes on Scathing Racist Attack

Booman, Booman Tribune. August 22, 2008.

For the past week Rush Limbaugh has been voicing ridiculously racist attacks on Obama.

McCain Advisor Claimed a Terrorist Attack Would Be a "Big Advantage" for Republican Campaign

Matt Corley, ThinkProgress. June 23, 2008.

McCain demurs.

Are Bush & Co. Gearing Up to Attack Iran?

Ray McGovern, AlterNet. August 23, 2007.

A former CIA analyst estimates the chances of an attack on Iran and shows that the mainstream media is already cheering it on.

How Fat Cat Joe Ricketts Plans to Spend $10 Million Trashing Obama With Outlandish Smears

Boo Man, December 31, 1969.


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