Politics
Agence France-Presse
December 08, 2016
Donald Trump named retired four-star Marine Gen. John Kelly to head the Department of Homeland Security. If confirmed by the Senate, Kelly would join retired Marine Gen. James Mattis as defense secretary and retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn as national security adviser.
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Arts, Culture & Media
In our Orwellian reality, reach for 'Animal Farm' with your '1984'
January 26, 2017
In "Animal Farm," George Orwell traces the slippery slope from democracy to totalitarianism. It looks a lot like the US today.
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Politics
The courts called him a terrorist, but one judge and several politicians want him to be able to stay in the US
PRI's The World
August 02, 2017
Depending on whom you ask, Malachy McAllister is either an Irish terrorist or a persecuted asylum seeker. Either way, he’s been facing deportation for 10 years.
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Politics
Trump is stacking top government posts with retired generals
Agence France-Presse
December 08, 2016
Donald Trump named retired four-star Marine Gen. John Kelly to head the Department of Homeland Security. If confirmed by the Senate, Kelly would join retired Marine Gen. James Mattis as defense secretary and retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn as national security adviser.
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Science, Tech & Environment
A new law rolls back certain internet privacy measures. How can you shield your browsing data?
Science Friday
May 08, 2017
A new law allows internet service providers to mine and sell your internet browsing history. Two privacy experts outline practical steps you can take to help mask your online communications.
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Conflict & Justice
Iraqi family with US visas are barred from flying to the US from Cairo
Agence France-Presse
January 28, 2017
Updated
The husband, wife and two children, who had reserved seats on an EgyptAir flight, were informed that they could not board because of America’s new restrictions against immigrants from Muslim-countries.
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Arts, Culture & Media
Trump officials say the UN supports coercive abortion in China. But does it?
PRI's The World
April 28, 2017
In slashing financial support for the United Nations Population Fund, the Trump administration revived nefarious claims that the agency supports coercive abortion of girls. What's behind this claim.
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Politics
Why a former DHS secretary thinks DACA should continue
PRI's The World
September 12, 2017
Janet Napolitano, now presidents of the University of California, explains why she is suing a department she once led.