Family files $50M lawsuit after police kill unarmed motorcyclist
Sterling’s parents are left wondering why their son was fatally shot in the back and neck if the officer was in fear for his life.
Deputy under investigation after tackling teenage quadruple amputee on video
“Men with badges should not be acting this way. Men and women who do act this way should not have badges and guns.”
Trump’s plan to gut Postal and Federal Workers’ Unions sparks fierce resistance
Unionized postal and TSA workers face a growing assault on collective bargaining rights as the Trump administration moves to dismantle protections and pave the way for privatization.
Software developers in Oakland are putting people over profit
How coders are working on creating community participation and democratic design.
Democratic attorneys general say Education Department is hiding 1,300 documents on its layoffs
A privilege log lists nearly 1,300 records the agency says are too sensitive to hand over.
Meet the activists still fighting the anti-woman legacy of Bill Clinton’s welfare reform
Why welfare activists are throwing their weight behind the RISE Out of Poverty Act.
Deputy resigns after punching handcuffed inmate in face on video
“Valentin abandoned his sworn pledge of service to the community, and blemished the integrity of not only the deputies with which he served, but all law enforcement officers sworn to protect and defend the constitutions."
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.
CIA Whistleblower Faces 100 Years in Prison for Talking to NY Times Reporter
Even though his actions didn't harm or kill any people, Jeffrey Sterling, former CIA case officer, faces a maximum sentence of 100 years in prison and a fine of up to $2.25 million. His sentencing is scheduled for April 24.
Barr is just another word for obstruction
We on the Portland Peace Team were invited out the other day to provide some nonviolent public safety for the local demonstration...