San Francisco approves police deployment of potentially lethal, remote-controlled robots
“Robots will only be used as a deadly force option when [the] risk of loss of life to members of the public or officers is imminent and outweighs any other force option available to SFPD.”
‘Love wins again’: Senate passes bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage
"Today we celebrate this win, tomorrow we continue to fight for the justice and equity that every American deserves."
Inequality kills. But we can stop the killing.
So argues a gripping new book from an activist physician who’s helped divine the keys to long and healthy life.
Biden accused of selling out rail workers by urging Congress to prevent strike
"Biden is siding with corporate rail bosses over the rank-and-file workers who voted against this agreement," said one progressive commentator after the president urged lawmakers to take action to force through a deal without paid sick leave.
Greta Thunberg joins 630+ young people in landmark climate lawsuit against Sweden
"The Swedish state fails to meet the constitutional requirement to promote sustainable development leading to a good environment for present and future generations," said the plaintiffs.
On Black Friday, Amazon workers in 40+ countries strike and protest ‘despicable’ treatment
"We have to make Amazon pay all its workers a decent wage in dignified workplaces and for its environmental damage."
Yet another mass shooting in US as gunman kills at least 6 in Virginia...
The Virginia shooting comes days after a gunman killed five people at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs.
University of California workers lead largest academic strike in US history
Academic workers at the University of California system are on strike for better working conditions — with other universities joining.
Ethiopia: peace agreed now the work begins
A peaceful, integrated Ethiopia is key to the health, stability and prosperity, not only of the country itself, but of the Horn of Africa region.
How union solidarity improves everyone’s health care
"People want to see us being treated well so they’re treated well. We were fighting for everyone.”