Our Invisible Wars: What Dzokhar Tsarnaev has to do with Bradley Manning
Politics

Our Invisible Wars: What Dzokhar Tsarnaev has to do with Bradley Manning

The media is ablaze right now with discussions about Dzokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Bomber, and whether or not he should receive a fair trial as an American citizen. A few politicians and general lunatics have called for torture, military tribunals, and even “a July 4 celebration of stringing this son-of-a-b-tch up in the Boston Common … Continue reading

Manning Pleads Guilty to 10 of 22 Charges
Politics / Whistleblowers

Manning Pleads Guilty to 10 of 22 Charges

On February 28, 2013 at Fort Meade, in a military courtroom, Bradley Manning pleaded guilty to 10 of the 22 charges against him, admitting to sending classified materials to Wikileaks but denying the most serious charge of “aiding the enemy.” According to the Bradley Manning Support Network,  Bradley was authorized to read a 35-page personal statement for nearly … Continue reading

Blowing the Whistle is Not a Crime
Politics / War / Whistleblowers

Blowing the Whistle is Not a Crime

This Tuesday, a military judge refused to drop the case against PFC Bradley Manning, accused of releasing classified military documents to Wikileaks,  but ruled that whatever sentence Manning receives should be reduced by 112 days due to his mistreatment during confinement. The “mistreatment” that Manning received included being denied exercise, social interaction, and sunlight. On … Continue reading