Friday, March 29, 2024

TSA’s ‘Quiet Skies’ surveillance program receives backlash, DHS to further review program’s legality

The surveillance program has air marshals following passengers and recording their behaviors and any other observations providing minute-by-minute updates for reports, which are sent directly to TSA.

US cities issue IDs to protect undocumented immigrants

A growing number of communities have implemented municipal identification programs, and not just in politically progressive areas.
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Horror at TX detention center: ICE guards separate fathers & sons after they had...

Authorities appear to have reseparated the parents and sons as retaliation for organizing a nonviolent protest.

Progressive Briefing for Monday, August 20, 2018

U.S. prisoners organize massive prison strike, Catholic leaders do damage control, ICE detains a man driving his pregnant wife to the hospital to give birth, and more.

Why can’t we just play ball?

The militarization of sports and the redefinition of patriotism.

Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 17, 2018

Words from the Unite the Right organizer, Trump's military parade is costing millions, Glyphosate found in popular children's foods, and more.

Respect: A tribute to Aretha Franklin, an icon of the Civil Rights & Feminist...

Aretha Franklin has been celebrated as one of the greatest American singers of any genre, who helped give birth to soul and redefined the American musical tradition.

Breaking news: Trump’s military parade is now estimated to cost $92 million, 200 organizations...

“We reject this gross display of power and violence. We call on you to stop the military parade.”

ALEC Sets the table for gerrymandering, union busting, protecting fossil fuels, and privatizing schools

A breakdown of ALEC’s menu of policy proposals at the New Orleans conference.