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A Systemic Failure": New Calls for Reform as Feds Rule Out Civil Rights Charges for Darren Wilson

"A Systemic Failure": New Calls for Reform as Feds Rule Out Civil R... democracynow http://democracynow.org - The Justice Department has reportedly concluded it will not bring civil rights charges against police officer Darren Wilson for shooting unarmed African-American teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. On Wednesday, The New York Times reported Attorney General Eric Holder will have the final say, but will almost certainly side with investigators who are recommending no charges. A wider Justice Department probe into Ferguson police over reports of racial profiling in traffic stops and use of excessive force remains underway. Meanwhile, a judge has rejected an NAACP Legal Defense Fund request for a new grand jury to consider criminal charges against Wilson. The group raised concerns over the actions of prosecutor Bob McCulloch, including his decision to let a witness provide false testimony.

In Victory for Gov't Whistleblowers, Supreme Court Sides with Fired TSA Air Marshal Who Spoke Out

In Victory for Gov't Whistleblowers, Supreme Court Sides with Fired... democracynow http://democracynow.org - A major U.S. Supreme Court decision has upheld the right of federal employees to become whistleblowers. The case centers on former Transportation Security Administration Federal Air Marshal Robert MacLean. In July 2003, MacLean revealed to an MSNBC reporter that the Department of Homeland Security had decided to stop assigning air marshals to certain long-distance flights in order to save money, despite warnings of a potential plot to hijack U.S. airplanes. MSNBC's report on the story sparked outcry, and the policy was quickly reversed. MacLean was fired three years later after admitting to being the story's source. He filed a lawsuit over his dismissal, sparking a multi-year legal battle that ended earlier this week when the Supreme Court ruled on his behalf in a 7-to-2 decision.

Espn First Take, Friday 23rd January 2015

Espn First Take, Friday 23rd January 2015 Max - ESPN First Take Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith question the league's actions in Deflategate. Plus Gronk gets called out and the guys wonder if this is the end of Kobe Bryant's career. 0:45 After what you heard yesterday, what do you believe ? 25:40 Rob Gronkowski called out by Seahawks cornerback 33:38 Is it time for Kobe Bryant to retire ? 44:20 Do you believe Tom Brady ? 56:55 What should the punishment be for the Patriots ? 1:09:00 What does it mean that Steph Curry has recieved more all star votes then Lebron James ? 1:16:55 How will this impact the Patriots performance in the Superbowl ? 1:21:30 Are you ok with Carmelo Anthony being an all star starter ?

Barrett Brown Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison After Reporting on Hacked Private Intelligence Firms

Barrett Brown Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison After Reporting on Hac... democracynow http://democracynow.org - A journalist and activist accused of working with Anonymous has been given a five-year prison term and ordered to pay nearly $900,000 in restitution and fines. Barrett Brown was sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty last year to charges of transmitting threats, accessory to a cyber-attack, and obstruction of justice. Supporters say Brown has been unfairly targeted for investigating the highly secretive world of private intelligence and military contractors. After his sentencing on Thursday, Brown released a satirical statement that read in part: "Good news! -- The U.S. government decided today that because I did such a good job investigating the cyber-industrial complex, they're now going to send me to investigate the prison-industrial complex." We discuss Brown's case with Kevin Gallagher, a writer, activist and systems administrator who heads the Free Barrett Brown support network.

Hailed as U.S. Counterterrorism Model in Middle East, Yemen Teeters on the Brink of Collapse

Hailed as U.S. Counterterrorism Model in Middle East, Yemen Teeters... democracynow http://democracynow.org - Yemen is facing political collapse following the mass resignations of President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi, his prime minister and entire cabinet. Thursday's exodus came just hours after Shia Houthi rebels stormed the presidential compound in the capital city of Sana'a. Hadi said he could not continue in office after Houthis allegedly broke a peace deal to retreat from key positions in return for increased political power. The Houthis appear to have major backing from longtime former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, who was ousted in a popular uprising in 2011. The Obama administration had praised the Yemeni government as being a model for "successful" counterterrorism partnerships, but on Thursday the United States announced it was pulling more staff out of its embassy in Yemen. Some experts warn the developments in Yemen could result in civil war and help al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) gain more power.

Deere to Cut More Than 900 U.S. Workers as Farm Economy Weakens

Deere to Cut More Than 900 U.S. Workers as Farm Economy Weakens WochitBusiness Deere & Company , the world's largest maker of farm equipment, will lay off more than 900 employees at plants in Iowa and Illinois in the latest round of job cuts caused by a decline in grain prices that is hurting demand for agricultural machinery. The company said in a statement the layoffs represent about 3 percent of Deere's workforce in the United States and Canada, and are set to begin early next month, . According to the statement, the cuts at facilities that build agricultural equipment reflect Deere's attempt "to align the size of its manufacturing workforce to market demand for products," Iowa will be hit hardest by the reductions, with about 565 workers slated to lose their jobs. Also, Deere will furlough about 500 employees at a Moline, Ill., facility as part of an "extended inventory adjustment shutdown" expected to end in late summer, according to the statement.

Remembering Saudi's King Abdullah: "He Was Not a Benevolent Dictator, He Was a Dictator"

Remembering Saudi's King Abdullah: "He Was Not a Benevolent Dictato... democracynow http://democracynow.org - King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia has died at the age of 90. Abdullah was one of the world's most powerful men and a key U.S. ally in the region, controlling a fifth of the known global petroleum reserves. In a statement, President Obama praised Abdullah "as a force for stability and security in the Middle East and beyond." Many analysts accused Abdullah of turning the uprising in Syria into a proxy war with Iran. In 2010, WikiLeaks published U.S. diplomatic cables which identified Saudi Arabia as the world's largest source of funds for Islamist militant groups. Abdullah also sent tanks to help squash pro-democracy uprisings in neighboring Bahrain. Saudi Arabia recently came under criticism for its treatment of imprisoned blogger Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes to be carried out at a rate of 50 per week for charges including insulting Islam.

Ending the Classroom Factory Model: How Technology Will Personalize Education

Ending the Classroom Factory Model: How Technology Will Personalize... ReasonTV "With the opportunity of online learning coming on,…what we talk about is shifting from this factory model system to a student-centered one that personalizes for each and every child," says Michael Horn, co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute and co-author of the new book Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools. Horn recently sat down with Reason magazine Managing Editor Katherine Mangu-Ward during the National Summit on Education Reform in Washington, D.C., for a discussion of how blended learning joins traditional classroom models with software-based and online learning. Horn believes that customizing education to each student's individual needs is key for both motivation and learning.

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