For RBG it was all principle, for Mitch McConnell it’s all power
Over time, the unbridled pursuit of power wears down democratic institutions, erodes public trust, and breeds the sort of cynicism that invites despotism.
How hypocrites in high places have contributed to the riots in the streets
A decades-long wealth grab by the richest Americans has left millions of Americans on the brink of poverty — and poverty begets violence.
Law-lessness & dis-order: The core of Trump’s hellacious hypocrisy
Only the greatest criminal con artist would dream of leaning on law and order when all else fails.
Change and decay: A time of transition
Ancient divisions are being strengthened, new divisions fermented, injustices highlighted; under the action of cleavage all are being drawn to the polluted surface of human affairs.
LAPD releases video of officer shooting protester in groin with projectile
The LAPD is investigating the incident due to the fact that the protester was not posing an immediate threat to anyone when the officer shot him.
Germany begins trial for universal basic income
Germany will provide the citizens a monthly stipend of €1,200, or about $1,430, which is just above the country's poverty level.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped shape the modern era of women’s rights – even before...
“Our nation has lost a jurist of historic stature.”
Denouncing ‘intentional effort’ to sabotage election, judge orders nationwide reversal of DeJoy mail changes
A federal judge slammed the policies as a "politically motivated attack" on the U.S. Postal Service that—if allowed to stand—would disenfranchise voters in November.
Poorly protected postal workers are catching COVID-19 by the thousands. it’s one more threat...
More than 50,000 workers have taken time off for virus-related reasons, slowing mail delivery.
10 things you need to know to stop a coup
Because the best way to stop a coup is to deter it.