US joins past empires In Afghan graveyard
President Biden announced a removal of all U.S. troops by September 11, but he failed to include some important details.
Another summer of discontent?
Rather than compensation and apologies from the individuals and institutions that snatched these individuals from their families and communities, African American victims of police violence have been smeared over and over again in death.
End Polluter Welfare Act introduced to Senate
“Providing corporate giveaways during a time of widespread suffering to fossil-fuel companies is unconscionable.”
Lawsuit filed after police fracture elderly woman’s arm on video
“This is not community policing. This is community terrorism.”
The hawks who want war with Iran are working overtime
As the saboteurs of diplomacy hope for a violent escalation, let’s keep in mind, and hope Iran agrees, that the best revenge would be a revived JCPOA.
California’s fracking ban fails in the Senate
While California is a major U.S. oil producer, urban democratic senators were hoping to change the state's course and take a lead on the climate crisis.
Fourth officer charged in excessive force case
The maximum penalty for the deprivation-of-rights offenses is 10 years of imprisonment and the maximum penalty for false report offenses is 20 years of imprisonment.
Denis Halliday: A voice of reason in an insane world
Since 1998, Denis has been a powerful voice for peace and for human rights around the world.
Why disability rights advocates are pressing the Senate to allow an internet voting option
The push for voters with disabilities, and for overseas and military voters, pits civil rights activists against cybersecurity advocates.
Biden refuses to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline
We will do our very best to see this pipeline removed, our water protected, and our sacred lands healed."