Baltimore Reaches $6.4 Million Settlement for Wrongful Death of Freddie Gray
Freddie Gray's family settled with Baltimore on Tuesday in the wrongful death case of their son while in police custody. The officers responsible for Gray's death will still face both assault and manslaughter charges.
Critics accuse Israel of suppressing press freedom with Al Jazeera raid in West Bank
Amid Israel’s intensifying assault on Gaza, the shutdown of Al Jazeera’s West Bank bureau has raised concerns about press freedom. Critics argue the move is part of a broader effort to silence critical media coverage of Israel’s actions in Palestine.
The great unwinding
The failing battle for health and healthcare in these all too disunited states.
‘Morally obscene’: Sanders blasts GOP, Manchin over 41% spike in child poverty
"How did this happen? Fifty Republicans and one corporate Democrat allowed the $300-a-month Child Tax Credit to expire," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Like Biden’s bold moves on government spending? Thank social movements.
In spite of the rising popularity of concepts such as the “Overton Window,” the importance of grassroots organizing is still being underestimated.
The real socialism in America isn’t what you think
It’s more socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
NY cop pleads guilty to violating handcuffed man’s civil rights
If the Court accepts the plea agreement, Officer Matthew Felitto will receive a sentence of probation along with a $7,500 fine.
The Democrat’s secret sauce to win the midterm elections
Democrats scoring some additional victories for working people, and Trump being Trump – could well reverse conventional wisdom about midterms and keep Dems in control of Congress.
Another troop surge in America’s longest war
100,000 troops couldn't stabilize Afghanistan. What can an extra 5,000 win, besides more casualties?
“Pow, Pow, Yous Are Dead!”
Children, Toy Guns, and the Real Thing