Thursday, April 23, 2026

Former Memphis police officer sentenced to 10 years in prison

“This sentencing sends a message that no one is above the law, especially those who have sworn an oath to uphold the law.”

Banks have cut funding for fossil fuels projects 22 percent

But activist groups say that’s not enough: There’s no resting, even after divestment victories.
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Race for profit: Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor on how banks & real estate biz undermined black...

Recent census data reveals the homeownership rate for African Americans has fallen to its lowest level since before the civil rights movement.

What more is there to say on gun laws?

There comes a point where you feel like there’s nothing more to say about gun violence that hasn’t already been said.

Six women sue Harvey Weinstein and associates for covering-up sexual assaults

“Let’s finally do something about it.”

‘Furious’ at Army Corps, tribe calls for public support to shut down Dakota Access...

"The Corps' covering for the pipeline company's outrageous safety record and the reviewer's serious conflict of interest have now resulted in a failed effort," said Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairwoman Janet Alkire. "They need to start over with adult supervision."

Companies can either make things or make CEOs rich

Making breakthroughs for consumers is hard, companies have found. But making fortunes for CEOs is easy.

Meet the activists with a plan to make climate change matter in elections

When we speak in terms of people’s needs and dreams rather than inanimate carbon-things, deniers don’t stand a chance.

Hundreds of youth activists sit at the DNC headquarters demanding 2020 debate on climate...

Hundreds of youth activists held a sit-in at the DNC headquarters yesterday demanding a climate change presidential debate be a top priority.

Fight for health care begins

A spark has been lit in the current healthcare fight.