Thursday, May 28, 2026

Third correctional officer pleads guilty following assault of mentally ill inmate

A third former Tennessee correctional officer pleaded guilty to a federal offense and admitted concealing other correctional officers’ assault of an inmate by covering up a prison security camera with his hand. Three out of at least five correctional officers...

South Africa files ‘overwhelming’ evidence at ICJ, accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

In light of Israel’s ongoing defiance, the international community must explore alternative measures to enforce the ICJ’s judgment, should it rule in favor of South Africa’s case.

Tlaib denounces Netanyahu as ‘war criminal’ amid Congressional protests and boycotts

In a bold stance against alleged war crimes, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib protests Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, spotlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calling for justice.

NY Times publishes article written by Bernie Sanders: Where the Democrats go from here

“I am saddened, but not surprised, by the outcome.”

Putting out a Garbage Fyre: How reproductive rights advocates countered a week long anti-choice...

“What it’s about is reproductive and pregnancy outcomes and valuing them all...We need to be a society that values that decision for you because we’re a society that values healthy outcomes."

’40 years of Plots, lies, intimidation and chaos?’ The British right assesses the life...

“Remainers believe U.K. prosperity depends on its location, Brexiters believe U.K. prosperity depends on its character.”

Trump’s proposed F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia intensifies scrutiny over human rights, press freedom...

After a White House visit from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Trump’s pledge to sell F-35 fighter jets with no conditions, Rep. Ilhan Omar and human rights advocates warn that the deal rewards a repressive monarchy and sidelines accountability for Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.

California to phase out ultra-processed food in schools by 2035

The new law was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week at Belvedere Middle School in Los Angeles and prohibits public schools from serving this type of food in breakfasts and lunches.

2021: Half of America facing poverty

For the great majority of Americans without a share of the stock market, and for those who can't work from home, the pandemic is adding the prospect of a financial collapse to all their other concerns.

Saving our schools starts with spending less on the military

Imagine if we invested in them rather than war.