“We need more, not less democracy” and “Intelligence services have failed us” by Jacob Appelbaum (Video)

Journalist and researcher for the Tor project, Jacob Appelbaum talks about technology, freedom and resisting surveillance at the World Forum for Democracy.

Read a transcript of the speech here: https://goo.gl/WSE3mK

This video is published as part of an openDemocracy editorial partnership with the World Forum for Democracy.

Eric Garner Lived And Died Here (Video)

 Video of Eric Garner being wrestled to the ground and ultimately dying at the hands of New York City police officers (note: a medical examiner ruled that it was a homicide resulting from the NYPD chokehold) put another spotlight on excessive force and how police treat African Americans. AJ+ revisits the Staten Island sidewalk scene with Garner’s friend Nasir Pough to hear firsthand about Garner’s kindness and Pough’s concerns about police.

Hell on Earth. #Gaza (IMAGE)

The Deen Show: Can Muslims celebrate Eid in ISLAM when Children are dying in GAZA? (Video)

 HAPPY EID!!! To everyone! Points that will be covered in this show”

1. What is EId
2.Why do we celebrate Eid
3.What are the practices of Eid
4.What do we do during the day of Eid
5.Innocent Children dying in Gaza and other parts of the world
6.Keeping the momentum going all year round
7.Join us and share don’t forget to support the Dawah

“Do not let these dark events to stop you from celebrating Eid. It is our Islamic holiday and it is a day to be happy. Even people in Gaza are preparing for Eid. We will not let anyone or anything destroy our special God given day.