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State Dept: "impossible to know what someone is not sharing with you, and that is, in itself, I believe, a risk to national security."

... and that explains all the data collection, increased monitoring, etc. of foreigners and US citizens. A very paranoid position.
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Just How Damaging Were Manning’s WikiLeaks? – WikiSecrets - FRONTLINE
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Officials finally have a chance to present their evidence. So far, there isn't much.
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Nathan Deal's homophobia never ceases to amaze. This needs to be corrected. 
Petition asks Ga. governor to honor day against 'homophobia'
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Tonight at 7PM EST. Better questions than the nonsense debates on TV. Why not watch?
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IVN.us is hosting the first ever, online presidential debate. In the past, candidates travelled together to debate the issues facing their states and our country. Thomas Dewey and Harold Stassen propelled the debate process forward when they moved to the radio in 1948. Television made a grand entrance into national politics in 1960 when John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon took to the stage during the Great Debates. 

In 2012, two candidates will debate online. This event will change the way that candidates discuss the issues today and in the future. Watch as two candidates debate questions submitted by you from two different parts of the country, moderated from California by IVN.us

Join us on October 18, 2012 in making history. Watch as Governor Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein take to the Internet to debate and address the issues you see facing America today.

The mission of IVN.us is to raise the level of civil discourse to a place where solutions are more persuasive than talking points, and participation is not conditioned on your party affiliation. 
IVN.us - Presidential Debate with Gov. Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein
Thu, October 18, 2012, 7:00 PM
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Mona Eltahawy arrested in NYC for spray painting anti-Muslim subway ads. I started following her during the Egyptian revolution, and admire her fiery honesty. 
Spray Paint Jihaad! - Arrest New York Subway - 25 Sep 2012
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I continue to be ashamed of my country and our allies.
NATO strike kills women and girls gathering firewood – Afghan officials (GRAPHIC PHOTOS) — RT
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As Voyager 1 heads out of the solar system, celebrate with Sagan's "Pale Blue Dot." 
Pale Blue Dot - Animation
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Poland's moment of silence: Citizens remember 69th anniversary of #WarsawUprising1944 

Read more:  http://bit.ly/15yuNGD

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3rd activist jailed for refusing to testify about political activities. This scares me. 
Statement From A Resister - Leah-Lynn Plante
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Non-profit Lost-n-Found shines light on squat conditions for #lgbt   #homeless  youth in Atlanta. They are an amazing group of people, working hard through community donations.
Lost N Found exposes youth ‘Squat’ [video]
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Outside of the delivery, important concerns. 
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Assange to UN: US is trying to build a 'regime of secrecy'
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Considering how BART shut down service last year in response to protests over police brutality/murder, this isn't a far-fetched concern. 
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No shooting at protest? Police may block mobile devices via Apple — RT
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A stranger in a strange land.
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A posted version of all the things I talk about at the bars. Happenings in the American empire, and the ripple effects around the world. Business as usual. 
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