State of Missouri to execute Marcellus Williams despite exonerating DNA evidence
DNA evidence proves Williams’ innocence – Governor Greitens could commute his death sentence.
Entering Uncharted Territory in Washington
As the latest heat records indicate, we are, for the first time, on a planet in decline. And if that isn’t uncharted territory, what is?
Family receives $885K settlement after police kill their dog
The city of Hartford agreed to pay an $885,000 settlement to Harris and his daughter for both damages and a decade of legal costs.
The self-liquidation of U.S global leadership
Why the world’s richest nation is killing the world’s poorest children.
Federal Court Judge declares Florida poll tax unconstitutional
“Today’s decision is a landmark victory for hundreds of thousands of voters who want their voices to be heard.”
Trump plan to dismantle US weather research hub alarms scientists and state officials
A proposal by the Trump administration to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research has sparked warnings from scientists, university leaders, and Colorado officials who say the move could undermine public safety, economic stability, and decades of shared scientific infrastructure.
Minneapolis agrees to pay $20M to family of unarmed woman killed by police
“There was not a clear threat before the use of force was made. This is not a victory for anyone, but rather a way for our city to move forward.”
The Trump standard
None of this is “very standard” for a president. It’s the opposite of standard.
UN bans nuclear weapons; fifty nations ratify international treaty
"We continue to call for an elimination of all nuclear weapons worldwide."
Woman files excessive force lawsuit after officer broke her arm
She recently filed a federal lawsuit against Sgt. Russell Clark and Iredell County for use of excessive force, assault and battery, and violations of Gardner’s constitutional rights.