Normalizing vigilantism? The American right’s reaction to the Rittenhouse verdict
“This might be interpreted across the far right as a type of permission slip to do this kind of thing or to seek out altercations in this way.”
Minneapolis agrees to pay $2.4M to man who lost eye during George Floyd protests
“It took me a long time to get a job even though I was well qualified because it’s pretty hard to look at a computer screen with one eye after having two.”
Protesters for black lives are America’s true patriots
These activists wanted a better America, one that actually realized its ideals of equal justice and ensured life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
US militarism’s toxic impact on climate policy
That will require the United States to seriously reduce the military budget and commit to peaceful, practical diplomacy with China and Russia.
Exploring the mindsets of typical, fanatical Trump supporters: Part 3
This kind of subservient attitude and blind loyalty is unbelievable, beyond comprehension, it’s as if these Trumpsters may have been mind-conditioned.
‘This must end. Now.:’ 8-year-old boy dies in US border patrol custody on Christmas...
"A reminder that, yes, this is who the U.S. is. The U.S. is a country that murders children both directly and indirectly in a myriad of ways."
Fossil fuel companies in UK awarded £150 million of public money ‘to find new...
A new paper is calling on the government to scrap research and development tax credits for fossil fuel extraction and instead invest the money in clean energy.
Former Colorado cop pleads guilty to assaulting elderly woman
“This is a tragic case, anytime a former member of law enforcement has betrayed the public trust like this, this is a case we take extremely seriously.”
Can U.S. Progressives work with the European left on Ukraine?
Those who condemn American imperialism must condemn Russian imperialism as well.
Family Sues School Officials For Arresting Student With Homemade Clock
Nearly a year after the incident, school officials still refuse to apologize to Ahmed and his family for their blatant ignorance and bigotry.