ICC report accuses CIA of committing war crimes
While investigating allegations of torture and forced rectal feedings committed by CIA officers, the ICC is currently determining whether to prosecute any U.S. citizens responsible for committing war crimes.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, August 29
Hurricane Maria caused 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico, California joins nine other states and enacts trio of gun control bills that affect domestic violence offenders and more.
Chicago cop found guilty of murdering teen on video
Finally, a bit of justice for Laquan McDonald.
Resign, Jeff Sessions. It’s not about Russia, it’s about justice
Recusal is not enough. Jeff Sessions has shown that he is not fit to serve as Attorney General.
GOP state laws attacking trans kids’ rights are ‘unconstitutional’: DOJ
"These filings from the Department of Justice confirm what we have been telling legislatures all year: Banning trans youth from sports and denying trans youth health care violates the Constitution and federal law."
5 things we need from any new health care law
Including protecting people with preexisting conditions, funding Planned Parenthood, and other ways to ensure care.
‘A sea of misery’: Gaza is unlike anything I’ve ever seen, says NGO head/ex-CNN...
Damon describes the overwhelming need for aid under Israel’s siege of the territory.
Stop Voter Suppression
Voting isn’t a privilege. It’s a right. And that right is too important to be left to partisan politics. We must not allow anyone’s votes to be taken away.
Bernie Sanders Receives Two More Major Endorsements
Bernie Sanders has received a major union endorsement as well as his first endorsement from a U.S. Senator.
Most Of Oregon’s Newly Registered Voters Won’t Be Able to Participate In the State’s...
In order to vote in Oregon’s primaries, you have to be registered as a Democrat or Republican. If you are marked as “unaffiliated” which is what the DMV has been marking voters.