Trouble in Peru
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A Big Win for Wall Street Demonstrates How Trump Puts Big Business First
The Senate voted on a piece of legislation last week, a decision that could have potentially seismic repercussions for consumers.
WATCH: Florida Deputy Breaks Into Elderly Man’s Home and Robs Him
While the anarchists were providing relief from the hurricanes, the cops were stealing stuff from the elderly.
WI ACLU & Electronic Frontier Foundation Comment On Police Surveillance Study
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (TFC)— With so little transparency inherent in police surveillance programs, some were excited to hear of Seaglass. The new technology–developed by University of Washington researchers–aimed to empower citizens to detect cell tower simulators. These shadowy devices, sometimes called…
Police Aerial Surveillance Program Scrapped In Miami-Dade, Operational Elsewhere
Miami-Dade, Florida (TFC)— Reports are indicating Miami-Dade police are scrapping plans to launch an aerial surveillance program. The news comes after a flurry of concerns that the program would violate the privacy of residents in the area. According to Miami…
Wisconsin Suburb With Quiet Opioid Issue Has Two Overdoses In One Day
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (Pontiac)— A single day in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin–June 15th–saw two heroin overdoses just blocks from one another. Opioid abuse and overdose is a ever growing problem in the suburb, particularly among teens. The overdose duo, and recent arrests, allude…
State Attorney Generals Move to Force EPA To Regulate Chlorpyrifos
(TFC)— Officials from five states are currently mobilizing against EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) head Scott Pruitt’s ordered delays in banning a controversial pesticide. The collective of state Attorney Generals aims to forestall deregulated use of chlorpyrifos, linked to brain damage…
Researchers Develop Tech To Help Monitor, Track Police Stingray Surveillance
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (TFC)— Researchers at the University of Washington have attempted to produce an unprecedented technology. Aiming to shed light on IMSI catchers, aka cell site simulators or “Stingrays”, researchers developed a device that detects possible surveillance activity. Their invention…
A Federal Regulator Is Probing Wells Fargo’s Mortgage Practices
A consumer watchdog agency is following up on ProPublica’s reports that the scandal-ridden bank improperly charged fees to customers from Los Angeles to Oregon. Meanwhile, the bank is conducting its own inquiry. (ProPublica) – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is…
There Is No Tyranny Without the Tax Money to Fund It
Washington, DC (TRI) – There is a lingering sentiment throughout the country that the American people are not being represented by their government. Most who identify with this feeling are able to recognize that the system is broken in some…
Waiting With Love – The Truth Behind “Narcos”
(OpenDemocracy) – Anyone’s Child Mexico, a new interactive documentary, exposes the urgent need for drug policy reform. Meet the real families who are uniting to end the global drug war. Since the Mexican state intensified its drug war in 2006…
‘Financing Venezuelan Narcos the Goldman Sachs Way’
Caracas, Venezuela (GlobalVoices) – On Sunday, May 28, the Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S.-based multinational finance firm Goldman Sachs purchased $2.8 billion dollars in Venezuelan bonds at 31 cents on the dollar. The bonds were issued by the state-run…
Wisconsin Police Department Claims Total Drug Seizure Reports “Don’t Exist”
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (TFC)— Transparent policing means numerous things, all revolving around informing the public. Citizens are concerned what crimes may be occurring around them.Theoretically, police departments remedy this by producing public reports detailing their actions. Wauwatosa PD, however, may not…
Exxon Signs Major Deal With Saudi Arabia, Tillerson is Present To Celebrate
(TFC) – In a glaring conflict of interest, Rex Tillerson, current U.S. Secretary of State and former Exxon CEO, was present in Saudi Arabia for the signing of a major agreement between Exxon and the state-owned Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).…
Brazil’s Politics Are Collapsing in a Whirl of Illegal Money
Brazil (FEE) – You can tell a fighter is on his way to complete defeat when he gives up on any technique or finesse and just goes for knockout punches. If you are a fan of MMA like I am,…