To avoid ‘spoiling’ hungry children, Wisconsin School District opts out of free meal program
"The Waukesha School Board's decision isn't just cruel, it's an attempt to punish children from families with lower incomes who are disproportionately Black and brown."
Trump threatens sanctuary cities with more undocumented immigrants; politicians welcome his plan
"Let's not concede that having refugees in our cities is something to be threatened by."
The problems and promise of the new Silk Roads
In a time when it seems we are constantly being divided from our common humanity, the symbolism of the new Silk Roads is important in and of itself.
Trump administration to open a million acres of public holdings in California to ‘fracking...
"Trump's plan would unleash a fracking frenzy that puts California's people and wildlife in harm's way."
Why do Supreme Court justices keep saying they’re not hacks?
If you don’t want to be considered political hacks, stop being political hacks.
City of Aurora agrees to pay $15M settlement after police killed innocent man
“Ms. McClain raised Elijah as a single mother and his death has left an enormous void in her life.”
Justice Stephen Breyer to retire from the Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement. After serving for 27 years, Breyer, 83, will step down from his lifetime position at the end of the term in June.
From the 80s to today, the top 1 percent gain trillions, while the rest...
"Between 1989 and 2018, the top 1 percent increased its total net worth by $21 trillion."
Senator Sanders demands US withdraw military aid as Israel escalates attacks in Rafah
Amidst escalating violence in Rafah, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges the U.S. administration to cease military support for Israel, citing severe humanitarian risks and a potential large-scale tragedy.
A Tale of Two Grandmothers
Mary Anne Grady Flores was wearing a scarf on the day she went to prison—but not for protection from the snow.