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Twitter Still Refusing To Verify Accounts For Julian Assange And Other Gov’t Critics

In defiance of it’s own verification policy, Twitter still won’t verify Julian Assange’s account.
MINNEAPOLIS– Despite claiming that it authenticates accounts that are “determined to be an account of public interest,” Twitter has continuously refused to authenticate the accounts of some well-known public figures, particularly those who push against mainstream and government narratives.

Reel Bad Arabs – Remembering Jack Shaheen

Jack Shaheen spent much of his life to battling anti-Arab stereotypes in Hollywood and beyond.
Published in partnership with Shadowproof.
“Though the movie may contain compelling cinematography and engrossing performances, as history,” “Lawrence of Arabia” “receives a failing grade,” renowned media critic Jack Shaheen wrote. “Throughout, the theme of cultural domination prevails—the civilized British conquering civilized folks.”

Negligence, Underfunding Destroying Federal Healthcare Plan For Native Americans

Liz DeRouen, 49, left, gets her blood pressure checked by medical assistant Jacklyn Stra, right, at the Sonoma County Indian Health Project in Santa Rosa, Calif. (AP/Eric Risberg)
MINNEAPOLIS — The Indian Health Service (IHS), the federal service legally responsible for providing medical care to approximately 2.2. million tribal members is under scrutiny for failing to meet minimum national standards for medical facilities and repeatedly endangering patients by turning away the gravely ill and causing unnecessary deaths.

Journalist Charged With Stalking For Filming Dakota Access Pipeline

Protesters of the Dakota Access pipeline leave their main protest camp near Cannon Ball, N.D. Feb. 28, 2017. (Tom Stromme/The Bismarck Tribune)
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An indigenous journalist known for his work covering the Standing Rock camps and other Native American-led resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) faces a trial on July 12 in Bismarck, North Dakota.

New Report Reveals Over Half Of Hate Crimes In US Go Unreported

Willie Lawson paints over racist graffiti painted on the side of a mosque in Roseville, Calif. (AP/Rich Pedroncelli)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most victims of hate crimes don’t report them to police, according to a new study that advocates say reinforces their fears that the Trump administration’s tough rhetoric and policies will make more people afraid to come forward.

Ford’s “Vote of Confidence” In Trump Reversed – Company Will Send Jobs To China

Ford CEO Mark Fields speaks during the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, (AP/Mark Schiefelbein)
MICHIGAN– Following his election last November, President Trump – while still president-elect – sent “strong hints” to U.S.-based car companies via Twitter in an attempt to convince them to stop sending U.S. auto manufacturing jobs overseas.