Saturday, May 18, 2024

Standing Firm at Standing Rock: Why the Struggle is Bigger Than One Pipeline

For indigenous people, the fight to halt the Dakota Access Pipeline is about reviving a way of life.

Unarmed Black Man Killed by San Diego Police

Unarmed Alfred Olango was shot and killed by San Diego police after his sister called police to help with her brother's mental health emergency.

Cops Involved in the Murder of Freddie Gray Honored at Conservative Media Gala

Brian Rice, Edward Nero, and Garret Miller were cleared of all charges earlier this year, but remain on administrative duty pending an internal review for their role in Gray’s death.

Air Pollution is Creating a “Public Health Emergency”

Air pollution is increasing at an alarming rate and needs to be made a priority for public safety.

Time to Treat Bank CEOs Like Adults

In corporate America, and especially at the big banks, no one is expected to act like adults, they understand it is about stuffing your pockets at everyone else's expense.

First Presidential Debate Fact-Checked

Here’s a roundup of some of the best fact-checking compilations from last night's first presidential debate.

Several Prisons Now Involved in Largest Strike in U.S. History

Despite the vastness of the strike, the mainstream media refuses to cover it.

Native Youth Demand A Senate Hearing On Dakota Pipeline Impact

“We are protectors of water, and we will stand strong and protect the water for future generations.”

Police Killings Won’t Stop

The corporate state, until it is destroyed, will do what it is designed to do—kill with impunity.

Obama Administration Urged to Halt Dumping of Offshore Fracking Waste Into Gulf of Mexico

"The proposed permit violates the Clean Water Act because it causes an undue degradation of the marine environment."