Recent EPA-funded research links 30,000 deaths to U.S. air pollution
According to new research released yesterday, funded by the EPA, more than 30,000 deaths have been linked to the unhealthy air quality...
UC Davis Spent Over $175K to Hide Pepper-Spraying Search Results on Google
Instead of accepting its tarnished reputation, UC Davis chose to remove as many search results of the incident as possible while continuing to increase the tuition of its students.
Justice Thomas Passionately Argues That Convicted Domestic Abusers Need Easier Access To Guns
In a dissenting opinion, Thomas lays out his issues with the Supreme Court upholding a gun ban for convicted domestic abusers.
Former State Senator and Assemblyman Both Admit Accepting and Concealing Bribes
Initially facing up to 396 years in federal prison for his 24-count indictment, Ron Calderon accepted a plea deal in which prosecutors are only seeking no more than 70 months in prison.
Prison labor in the spotlight as incarcerated California firefighters risk lives for $5-10/day
For more on how California’s incarcerated firefighting program works, we speak to investigative journalist Keri Blakinger, who is herself formerly incarcerated, and who recently had to evacuate her home in Los Angeles.
Former LA Councilman pleads guilty to obstructing federal corruption probe
If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
Nearly 200 activists arrested in DC demanding passage of voting rights legislation
“We are here today to send a message that President Biden must take action now to ensure the promise of our democracy and protect our freedom to vote.”
‘Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.’
We simply cannot forgive those who are doing to our world what we see happening right now.
Fourth Alabama correctional officer convicted for allowing inmate abuse
“When a law enforcement officer accepts his or her oath of office, they also accept the higher standard they must adhere to,”
Khizr Khan Releases Powerful Anti-Trump Ad
“I want to ask Mr. Trump, would my son have a place in your America?”