On AlterNet: threats

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "threats"

Wisc. Governor Makes a Threat to Sic the National Guard on Union Workers

Mike Elk, AlterNet. February 16, 2011.

If the National Guard is called out in Wisconsin, workers across the country should take a page from Egypt and go out on a general strike.

Can Threats and Living in a State of Anxiety Push People to Conservatism?

Lee Drutman, Miller-McCune.com. January 18, 2010.

Conservative ideas, like support for the status quo and justifications for inequality, can make the world seem like a more secure place for those who don't like uncertainty.

Action Editorial: Why the Secret Service and FBI Must Investigate Threats Against Obama and Beef Up Security to Protect Him

Don Hazen, AlterNet. September 9, 2009.

With Obama the target of hate speech and over 30 death threats a day, the FBI needs to hear that it can't let budget shortfalls get in the way of the president's life.

More Officials Threatened Over Health Reform

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. August 13, 2009.

Maybe GOP/conservative leaders should consider curtailing the lies a little, and scale back on the most vile attacks.

The Election of Obama and the White Supremacist Threat

Davin Hutchins, American News Project. December 2, 2008.

It's the taboo subject you're not supposed to talk about -- Barack Obama's safety in light of the rise of white supremacists in America.

Secret Service: Sarah Palin's Rhetoric Led to Spike in Death Threats Against Obama

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 8, 2008.

News of the obvious ...

ACORN Office Vandalized After McCain Comment

Steven Rosenfeld, October 17, 2008.

McClatchy Newspapers is reporting that ACORN offices have been vandalized and workers threatened after McCain attacking the group in the last debate.

Man Who Sent Death Threat to La Raza Sentenced

Kety Esquivel, Huffington Post. October 2, 2008.

Christopher Michael Szaz was sentenced to 45 days in federal prison.

Rumors of War: Is Bush Gearing Up to Attack Iran?

Conn Hallinan, Portside. June 5, 2008.

Something is afoot. Just what is not clear, but recent moves by the White House strongly suggest that Bush will attack Iran in the near future.