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Internal documents reveal how DAPL security firm TigerSwan used war on terror-style ops against Standing Rock protesters.

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In the Mercenaries’ Own Words: Documents Detail TigerSwan Infiltration of Standing Rock

Alleen Brown

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Zoom Censorship of Palestine Seminars Sparks Fight Over Academic Freedom

Alice Speri, Sam Biddle

Zoom cited anti-terrorism laws to shut down an event with Palestinian activist Leila Khaled — and other events criticizing its censorship.

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