Articles in Category: Torture

LATimes: Holder ‘All But Certain’ to Launch ‘Narrow’ Probe into Bush Administration Torture

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Brad Friedman,
8/11/2009 -
11:43 pm PT

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Conyers: You Go First!; Holder: No, You Go First!

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Brad Friedman,
7/26/2009 -
10:45 am PT

39 Comments

Colbert on Torture Probe, Dismal Media Coverage…

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Brad Friedman,
7/22/2009 -
12:00 pm PT

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NBC White House ‘Reporter’ Chuck Todd: Torture Investigation Little More Than Cable ‘News Catnip’

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Brad Friedman,
7/16/2009 -
1:54 pm PT

28 Comments

History of CIA Torture: Unraveling the Web of Deceit, Part IV

The Bureaucratic Euphemism of 'Extraordinary Rendition'...

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Ernest A. Canning,
7/14/2009 -
3:54 pm PT

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DoJ’s ‘Trial Balloon’ Over Torture Prosecution Wafts Through the Weekend Media

Corporate MSM minimize, serious journalist bloggers offer appropriate coverage, condemnation

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Brad Friedman,
7/13/2009 -
7:04 pm PT

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NEWSWEEK: Holder ‘May be on the Verge,’ ‘Leaning Toward Appointing’ Torture Prosecutor

Is Obama's AG finally ready to keep his April 'promise' to protesters?...

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Brad Friedman,
7/11/2009 -
3:25 pm PT

80 Comments

‘VR’ Files Disbarment Complaints Against Two Still-Serving CIA ‘Torture Attorneys’

Rizzo and Fredman authorized, oversaw war crimes on behalf of our intelligence agencies, still serve under Obama Administration...

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Brad Friedman,
6/29/2009 -
2:08 pm PT

4 Comments

‘Worst of the Worst’?: Gitmo’s Youngest Prisoner, the ‘Forgotten Child,’ Released Without Charges

Mohammed El-Gharani, captured at fourteen, mistreated by captors, never charged in over seven years, finally going home...

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Brad Friedman,
6/11/2009 -
5:20 pm PT

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The Terrorists Are Winning…

...white, American, rightwing terrorists that is.

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Brad Friedman,
6/9/2009 -
2:45 pm PT

19 Comments

Blowback Begins?: 42-Year CIA Vet Details the Agency’s Rich History of Lying to Congress

But will Democrats have a clue what to do with it?...

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Brad Friedman,
5/24/2009 -
12:57 pm PT

10 Comments

SIBEL EDMONDS: Two Sides of the Same Coin… Heads-Heads

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Sibel Edmonds,
5/22/2009 -
4:19 pm PT

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Skeptical Rightwing Radio Host Waterboarded, Lasts Six Seconds, Calls it ‘Absolutely Torture’

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Brad Friedman,
5/22/2009 -
1:30 pm PT

19 Comments

History of CIA Torture: Unraveling the Web of Deceit, Part III

Component of Empire, Distance through Surrogates & Reagan's Duplicity...

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Ernest A. Canning,
5/21/2009 -
8:05 am PT

13 Comments

‘VR’ Coalition Files Bar Complaints Calling for Disbarment of 12 Bush-era Torture Lawyers

MSM cover; AP helps mislead, misinform...

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Brad Friedman,
5/18/2009 -
11:48 am PT

19 Comments

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Articles in Category: Torture

The Bureaucratic Euphemism of 'Extraordinary Rendition'...

Corporate MSM minimize, serious journalist bloggers offer appropriate coverage, condemnation

Plus: YOU can take action...

Is Obama's AG finally ready to keep his April 'promise' to protesters?...

Rizzo and Fredman authorized, oversaw war crimes on behalf of our intelligence agencies, still serve under Obama Administration...

Mohammed El-Gharani, captured at fourteen, mistreated by captors, never charged in over seven years, finally going home...

...white, American, rightwing terrorists that is.

But will Democrats have a clue what to do with it?...

AUDIO BONUS: Brad on KGO last night with Hannity-like, torture-loving wingnut callers aplenty

LATE UPDATE: Olbermann donates $10k to charity on behalf of Mancow, rescinds offer to 'coward Hannity,' who is 'now unnecessary'

Component of Empire, Distance through Surrogates & Reagan's Duplicity...

MSM cover; AP helps mislead, misinform...

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