Georgia’s RICO Law Is in the News—but Its Use to Silence Protesters Gets a Pass
When a new example arose of RICO being used to punish the powerless rather than the powerful, concern was hard to find in corporate media.
Southern Discomfort: Attacks on Freedom Need Condemnation
These cases haven’t received an outcry from major newspaper editorial boards on their violation of constitutional rights.
‘Charging Domestic Terrorism Is Intended to Make the Cost of Protesting Too High’
“Whenever there’s…national solidarity, we always see this narrative of ‘outside agitators’ being used to discredit the entire movement.”
Cody Bloomfield on Anti-Activist Terrorism Charges
Some officials fully intend to treat anyone who stands in opposition to whatever they decide they want to do as enemies of the state.
Cop City Coverage Fails to Question Narratives of Militarized Police
Journalists should clearly present the evidence supporting protesters’ and police narratives, given police’s well-documented record of lying.
‘People Have Been Protesting Against Cop City Since We Found Out About It’
“Domestic terrorism charges are purposely meant to put fear in the heart of organizers…not only on this issue, but in future issues.”
Kamau Franklin on Cop City Protests
The corporate press corps seems intent on forcing a vital, important situation into old, tired and harmful frames.
Politico Airs Flimsy Case Against Abrams and Voting Rights
The right-wing press jumped on the Politico report as a way to sully Abrams as she runs to the electoral finish line.
