Tag Archives: domestic terrorism

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: Jahars World

By Janet Reitman Our hearts go out to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, and our thoughts are always with them and their families. The cover story we are publishing this week falls within the traditions of journalism and … Continue reading

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Why the Assata Shakur case still strikes a chord

by James Braxton Peterson In “A Song for Assata,” rapper, Common asks “I wonder what would happen if that would’ve been me?” Common wonders aloud what readers of Assata Shakur’s gripping autobiography, Assata, must ask themselves as they are confronted with … Continue reading

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Boston suspect says bombings were initially planned for 4th of July

By Sari Horwitz The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings told the FBI that he and his brother initially considered committing suicide bombings and also planned attacking on the Fourth of July at Boston’s large celebration along the Charles … Continue reading

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Why gangs should be prosecuted under anti-terrorism laws

This is an interesting and compelling argument made by Shamara Riley from the Grio. I would agree with it, if it wasn’t for the fact that persons of color would un-proportionally bear the brunt of unfair conviction and  sentencing practices. I am not … Continue reading

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