Mandela at Sunset
By Andrew Meldrum, Oct. 2007 “He found the generosity to speak with his oppressors. He forgave an implacable enemy.”read more
View Article'Mandela' Biopic Captures the Epic Sweep of Revolution
By Ed Rampell, Dec. 6, 2013 Film about Mandela's struggle, which premiered the day of his death, gives a convincing portrait.read more
View ArticlePakistan's Malala Calls Nelson Mandela 'My Leader'
By AFP, Dec. 6, 2013 "He is a perpetual inspiration for me and millions of others around the world."read more
View ArticleTech Giants Demand Reforms to U.S. Spy Programs
By AFP, Dec. 9, 2013 Apple, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Twitter and more join forces to force change.read more
View ArticleNSA Infiltrated 'World of Warcraft,' Xbox Live
By Tim Cushing, TechDirt, Dec. 9, 2013 Spy agency saw virtual worlds as a potential terrorist threat.read more
View ArticleWe Want Both Bread and Freedom in Syria
By Qusai Zakarya, Dec. 9, 2013 “Freedom.” It’s not just a word. Mouhammad Bouazizi knew that.read more
View ArticleAttorney: Chelsea Manning Could Be Free by 2020
By Ed Rampell, Dec. 10, 2013 Attorney David Coombs targets Feb. 3, 2020 for Manning's possible early release.read more
View ArticleHonoring Mandela, Obama Shakes Hands with Castro
By AFP, Dec. 10, 2013 Unplanned exchange before Mandela eulogy was seen by millions on live TV.read more
View ArticleSpymaster Wants to Outlaw Reporting on the NSA
By Jim Hightower, Dec. 10, 2013 The NSA scandals are beginning to sound like the plot of a spy movie.read more
View ArticleLet's Recall the Americans Who Supported Mandela
By Brian Gilmore, Dec. 12, 2013 There's much more to the story of apartheid than its supporters.read more
View ArticleU.N.: 'Credible Evidence' of Five Syrian Chemical Attacks
By AFP, Dec. 13, 2013 United Nations report concludes banned weapons used at least five times.read more
View ArticleObama Decides Against Smaller Role for NSA's Leader
By AFP, Dec. 13, 2013 White House tosses plan to remove cyber warfare from spy chief's purview.read more
View ArticleIran Abruptly Quits Nuclear Talks
By AFP, Dec. 13, 2013 Kerry downplays suspension as the Iranians ruminate on an 'appropriate response.'read more
View ArticleMandela and the Collective
By Kevin Alexander Gray, Dec. 15, 2013 From South Africa to New York City, the collective movement for freedom struggles on.read more
View ArticleKerry: U.S. Exploring Possible Sequel to NAFTA
By AFP, Dec. 16, 2013 Early talks for expanded trade deals are 'encouraging,' secretary of state reveals.read more
View ArticleJudge Issues Injunction Against NSA's Bulk Data Collection
By Mike Masnick, TechDirt, Dec. 16, 2013 Court declares massive spy program likely violates the Fourth Amendment.read more
View ArticleWhite House Doubles Down on Pursuit of Snowden
By AFP, Dec. 15, 2013 Top spy's suggestion of an amnesty deal is met with stern rebuke.read more
View ArticleSnowden to Brazil: Don't Let U.S. Determine Your Rights
By Stephen C. Webster, Dec. 17, 2013 Whistleblower appeals to Brazil for asylum as NSA's terrible week grinds on.read more
View ArticleObama Sends Openly Gay Athletes to Russian Olympics
By AFP, Dec. 18, 2013 Tennis legend Billie Jean King and ice hockey star Caitlin Cahow join U.S. Olympic delegation.read more
View ArticleThe Furor over Obama-Castro Handshake is Absurd
By Louis A. Perez Jr., Dec. 18, 2013 Those who decry the handshake, which was merely a matter of protocol, lack historical perspective.read more
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