Emma Niles
Former Assistant EditorEmma Niles was an assistant editor at Truthdig.
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Louisiana Reporter Arrested for ‘Trespassing’ While Trying to Access Public Records
Mar 27, 2016 Local news station WBRZ filed a legal request for documents, but investigative reporter Chris Nakamoto was put in handcuffs after he arrived at City Hall.
Rosario Dawson Calls Out Dolores Huerta on Bernie Sanders’ Immigration Record
Mar 27, 2016 The actress challenges the civil rights icon's criticism with a detailed breakdown of Sanders' voting history in an open letter.Hillary Clinton Gets to Shoot Back at Sexist Criticism, Thanks to a Jimmy Kimmel Skit (Video)
Mar 27, 2016 Watch as the candidate attempts to give a speech while dealing with the comedian's "mansplaining."Chris Hedges on Terrorist Attacks in Brussels: ‘Our Violence Is What Created These Groups’ (Video)
Mar 25, 2016 Political demands for stronger surveillance of American Muslims consider only the violent displays of terrorism, not the cause, the Truthdig columnist says. "The cause is the U.S. military occupation of the Middle East."
John Cusack and an Ex-Clinton Aide Wage a War of Tweets Over Internet Freedom
Mar 24, 2016 The spat between the actor and former State Department staffer Alec Ross frames an issue that hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves in the presidential race.Fight for Police Reform in Chicago Gets a Boost as Voters Oust State’s Attorney (Audio)
Mar 18, 2016 After demonstrations by Black Lives Matter over the 2014 police killing of Laquan McDonald, Chicago-area voters rejected longtime official Anita Alvarez in a primary this week. Sonali Kolhatkar speaks to journalist Sarah Macaraeg about political activism in the city.Bernie Sanders’ Wife Wants to Help Native American Voices Be Heard if She’s First Lady (Video)
Mar 18, 2016 Jane Sanders has spent the week engaging with Native American communities. Watch her discuss how, as first lady, she would support indigenous voices.
United States Recognizes Islamic State Atrocities as Genocide
Mar 18, 2016 Following a unanimous vote in the House, Secretary of State John Kerry delivered a statement in which he officially used the term "genocide" to describe Islamic State crimes against religious minorities. But how will this affect foreign policy?
