Former police chief sentenced to prison for assaulting handcuffed man
U.S. District Judge Leonard Wexler referred to the former police chief as a “dictator.”
While Cuba deals with blazing fire, the US watches and waits
Withholding assistance at this critical time indicates to Cubans, Cuban Americans and the world that the Biden Administration is not really interested in the well-being of the Cuban people, despite statements to the contrary.
Women’s March survives and thrives in LA
“There wasn’t just a blue wave, there was a pink wave, and we’re proud of it.”
Trump sued over Keystone XL pipeline
"We cannot stand by and allow oil and gas companies to ruin our climate and pollute our land, water and sacred cultural sites."
The many ways to help Standing Rock
Even if you can’t show up at the wintry encampments, you can join water protectors in other ways: from calling the North Dakota governor to breaking up with your bank.
Fifth correctional officer pleads guilty to beating inmate and covering up assault
“Correctional officers must abide by and adhere to the same laws they take an oath to uphold and enforce.”
Standing Rock chairman demands ‘leader to leader’ meeting with Trump
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says public comments on the DAPL environmental review are being accepted through Feb. 20, despite Trump’s orders on pipeline.
Community schools were working in Oakland, but the district is shutting them down anyway
The school district was at the forefront of a public education model that is gaining national popularity—but its decision undercuts what the community appreciates about each school’s custom offerings that put students first.
How privatization cuts us in two, while public institutions make us a better people
More profits for the privatizers, more health concerns and expense and disdain for the public.
America’s nuclear gamble: The dangerous push to resume atmospheric testing
Experts warn of catastrophic fallout as calls grow to restart nuclear weapons tests abandoned since 1963.