Monday, April 20, 2026

Former state senator pleads guilty to bribery and tax fraud charges

Former Arkansas State Senator Jeremy Hutchinson pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to accepting multiple bribes and falsifying his tax returns in order to conceal his crimes. The former state senator is also expected to plead guilty of accepting bribes in a separate...

Progressive Briefing for Monday, August 20, 2018

U.S. prisoners organize massive prison strike, Catholic leaders do damage control, ICE detains a man driving his pregnant wife to the hospital to give birth, and more.

California’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers goes into effect: A milestone in...

Fast food workers at establishments with at least 60 locations nationwide will see their wages increase to $20 an hour, a substantial uplift from the federal minimum wage of $7.25.

146 Land and Environmental Defenders killed or disappeared in 2024

The findings expose a persistent global crisis that has claimed 2,253 lives since 2012, and show that violence against those protecting land, forests, and communities continues with little sign of justice.

How Americans Hate: 8-fold Increase in Islamophobic Crime Since 2000

We should never forget that hate is not just an emotion displayed by an ugly set of the mouth at a rally; it turns into broken noses and broken ribs and burned-down buildings.

Compassion on trial: Ohio pastor faces charges for sheltering the homeless

"In times of crisis, it's not just about the letter of the law but the spirit of humanity."

Carmelo Anthony Issues A Powerful Plea To Fellow Athletes In The Wake Of Violence

"We can't worry about what endorsements we gonna lose or going to look at us crazy."

Study shows wealth inequality does make a difference in how long you will live

In the UK and US, being rich can add almost a decade of healthy living to a person’s life.

Papa John resigns after using racial slur during conference call

"Regardless of the context, I apologize. Simply stated, racism has no place in our society.”
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Black mom swarmed & beaten by Philly riot police with toddler in car demands...

“The police have not offered an explanation as to why they acted the way they did that night. They responded instead with a police investigation into Rickia.”