Emma Niles
Former Assistant EditorEmma Niles was an assistant editor at Truthdig.
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Rioters Storm Peaceful Protest at Conservative’s Campus Speech
Feb 3, 2018 Fighting breaks out during Charlie Kirk's speech at Colorado State University when a masked group chanting Nazi slogans wades into a crowd of demonstrators.
Jeff Bezos’ Fortune Grows by $2.8 Billion in One Day
Feb 1, 2018 The Amazon founder and owner of The Washington Post, already the wealthiest person on the planet, gets a lot richer after the company's stock rises 2.5 percent.
Hillary Clinton Shielded Adviser Accused of Sexual Harassment
Jan 26, 2018 Instead of firing the accused as recommended by her campaign manager, she moved the accuser to another job, The New York Times reports.
Senate Passes FISA Reauthorization Act, With Help of Democrats
Jan 18, 2018 The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments Reauthorization Act would consolidate the FBI’s power to search Americans’ digital communications without a warrant.
Michigan Dad Deported After Living in the U.S. for Three Decades (Video)
Jan 16, 2018 Jorge Garcia is too old to qualify for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. His deportation is a heart-wrenching example of the Trump administration's immigration policies in action.
Chelsea Manning Confirms U.S. Senate Run
Jan 13, 2018 The whistleblower will face Ben Cardin, a senior Democrat who is a leading voice in the probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
2017 Has Been a Terrifying Year for Immigrants
Dec 21, 2017 New reports show how the Trump administration cracked down on legal immigration in subtle ways throughout 2017, and the threat of deportation is sparking new fear in undocumented communities.
Scholars Call on U.S. to Investigate Honduran Presidential Election
Dec 19, 2017 The country held the election Nov. 26, but a winner wasn't declared until Sunday. Concerned about the integrity of the process, activists are calling for a new general election.
The Next Steps in Fighting to Save Net Neutrality
Dec 13, 2017 As the Federal Communications Commission rolls back internet access protections, activists are already preparing to continue the battle.
Women Dominate 2017 National Book Awards
Nov 17, 2017 Almost all the winners of the prestigious literary prize, which honors the year's best in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young adult literature, are women.