From the Trenches World Report
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A group within the 6,000 or so Central American migrants currently stuck in Tijuana have begun a hunger strike to try and pressure US and Mexican authorities to stop blocking their entry into the United States, and process their applications for asylum in the United States more quickly, according to DW. Continue reading “Central American Migrants Begin Hunger Strike In Tijuana”
The Mind Unleashed – by John Liberty
On Friday November 30th, former President George H.W. Bush passed away at the age of ninety four, according to a statement released by his friends and family. Continue reading “The Forgotten Legacy of George H.W. Bush That the Media Won’t Tell You About”
Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist
Wallingford, CT — On June 14th, Gary Joseph King had gotten into an argument at his house which prompted a neighbor to call the police. Several officers arrived to the call that night and placed King in handcuffs at which point Officer Joseph Smith lost his temper and began a disturbing assault on the handcuffed man. For assaulting a handcuffed man and knocking him unconscious in the process, Smith was given a two week vacation in the form of a suspension. Continue reading “Cop Seen on Video Beating, Choking, Knocking Handcuffed Man Unconscious—No Charges, Not Fired”
I’ve never been to Vermont but I’ve heard it’s wonderful. Sounds like many residents are determined to keep it that way – at least in Burlington (estimated population 42,452 in 2015): Continue reading “Victory Against Verizon by Angry Vermonters Who Don’t Want Small Cell Towers Installed Throughout Their Community”
Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist
Salt Lake City, UT — “He’s got a gun!” and “He’s pointing, he’s pointing!” were two phrases Salt Lake City police officers shouted earlier this month before opening fire on a popular local rapper from Glendale, killing him. However, nearly 3 weeks after the shooting, police confirmed on Wednesday that there was no gun.
Also on Wednesday, police released the body camera footage from that night, showing officers opening fire on the unarmed Cody Belgard. What’s more, another video shows his girlfriend tell officers—before they shot him—that Belgard has no gun. Continue reading “Cops Shout, ‘He’s Got a Gun!’ Before Killing Unarmed Young Man—Shooting Him in the Back”
Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist
Smithville, OH — A disturbing video shows the reality of what education in a police state looks like as a non-violent teen was tasered by school resource officer over an argument about a dress code violation.
According to Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Doug Huner, the teen was being non-compliant and refusing to obey officials in regard to a disciplinary issue. So, the school resource officer intercepted the defiant teen. Continue reading “School Cop Tasers Peaceful Child Over Dress Code Violation—Twice”
Yuma Sector Border Patrol officials tweeted that large groups of illegal immigrants from Central America continue to exploit gaps in the region’s border infrastructure to enter the U.S.
Border Patrol officials with the Yuma Sector tweeted a video showing a group of illegal immigrants crossing the border where there is a gap in infrastructure. The crossing occurred on November 23 at about 4:15 p.m., according to Yuma Sector officials. Continue reading “Central American Migrants Exploit Border Barrier Gaps in Arizona”
Missouri State Representative Bruce Franks Jr has released appalling bodycam footage he fought to obtain for four years, in which officers who arrested him brag openly about the brutality they used when dealing with protesters.
Franks alleges he was refused medical treatment despite reportedly suffering a concussion and a torn rotator cuff during his violent arrest. Continue reading “‘I kicked him like there was no f**king tomorrow’: Cops joke about brutality in bodycam VIDEO”