House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill ShusterWilliam (Bill) Franklin ShusterLobbying firm cuts ties to Trent Lott amid national anti-racism protests Ex-Rep. Frelinghuysen joins law and lobby firm Ex-Rep. Duffy to join lobbying firm BGR MORE (R-Pa.) is slated to host a fundraiser for one of the most conservative House members next week, according to … Continue reading "GOP chairman fundraising for conservative House member"

In the wake of 9/11, New York City police repeatedly violated safeguards meant to protect lawful political and religious activities from unwarranted surveillance, according to the department’s own inspector general. A report (pdf) from the New York Police Department (NYPD)’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG), released Tuesday, found the department to be “often non-compliant … Continue reading "Report Shows Post-9/11 NYPD Spying on Muslims to Be 'Highly Irregular'"

Protests erupted late Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina after police officer fatally shot a black man while attempting to serve a warrant on a separate individual. The demonstrators clashed with police in riot gear, several people were injured, and five protesters were ultimately arrested, the New York Times reports. Click Here: camisetas de futbol baratas … Continue reading "Protesters, Police Clash After Fatal Police Shooting in Charlotte, NC"

As Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protesters head back to court on Wednesday, U.S. presidential candidates’ positions on the project (or lack thereof) are being thrust into the spotlight. The three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is being asked to keep in place a temporary halt to construction … Continue reading "With Dakota Access Back in Court, Activists Ask (Again): Where's Clinton?"

Canada and the European Union signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on Sunday amid widespread protests against the controversial deal that came back to life after negotiations stalled over objections from Wallonia, Belgium. Environmental and democracy groups who opposed the agreement issued cautious statements condemning the signing but noting that CETA was not … Continue reading "Canada and EU Sign 'Thoroughly Undemocratic' CETA Trade Deal"