by Cool Revolution The Newseum in Washington, DC describes its mission as “educating the public about the value of a free press in a free society.” Yet a handful of protestors today accused the Newseum of abandoning its principles and succumbing to political pressure. The protestors, including Students Against Israeli […]
Monthly Archives: May 2013
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Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK made waves when she interrupted President Obama during his policy address at the National Defense University on May 23. 2013. Even the President said, “That woman is worth paying attention to.” Benjamin spoke to Cool Revolution about Obama’s speech on drone strikes in the Mideast and […]
by Anne Meador Protestors blocked the front door of corporate law firm Covington and Burling today, labeling it a “Wall Street Revolving Door.” A former Department of Justice official who now works at the firm, they say, is an example of a “revolving door” policy between government and private sector […]