DOJ Opens Investigation into Police Suspect Killed by Spinal Injuries
The Baltimore police department is under scrutiny, with a criminal investigation now being opened, after a suspect died while in police custody. Although the officers claim they did not use force, video footage shows otherwise.
An Exciting Democracy Movement Arises in Chicago
“Reclaim Chicago,” a progressive, people-led democratic coalition, are attempting to reclaim their city. Corporate elites and corrupt politicians better beware of the power of thousands of grassroots Chicagoans.
Benghazi! Hiding a Transcript—and the Truth
The saga of the House Select Committee on Benghazi continues—Trey Gowdy, the committee's chairman, demands the release of sworn deposition from Sidney Blumenthal. But what is the committee's real purpose?
Freedom of movement and global apartheid
We might summarize the entire history of the human race in two words: people move. Everything else is just elaboration on that basic plot.
Lessons from the movement to stop the ‘war on terror’
Jeremy Varon’s new book, “Our Grief is Not a Cry for War,” honors the commitment and complexity of the movements to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Rising temperatures, rising deaths: The urgent need for action as heat-related deaths soar by...
They identified 21,518 deaths during this period where heat was either the underlying or a contributing cause of death.
The Key Difference Between a GOP and a Bernie Sanders Fundraiser
Unlike his GOP competitors who pander to multibillionaires, Bernie Sanders is the only major candidate who does not have a super PAC. This Democratic hopeful far from represents the interests of the billionaire class.
‘Proud Partners’ Corporatize Our Parks
Why are our presidents so good at praising America's national park system, but lousy at maintaining it? Now Park Service officials have begun the "corporatization" process starting with "co-branding" agreements with national parks.
2025 elections could be the beginning of the end of MAGA—if Dems seize the...
The MAGA movement should be very worried about its political survival.
If Democrats stick to the blueprint the 2025...
Why women’s leadership strengthens disaster resilience and environmental stewardship
Often overlooked in traditional emergency management, women play a critical role in preparedness, risk reduction, and building resilient communities.