How one organization is keeping the spirit of Occupy Wall Street alive
Occupy Wall Street changed the world and how people articulated their grievances, but it did not last long enough to seize upon its own victories.
“We are unstoppable!” Some of the lessons from Occupy Wallstreet, 10 years later
“One of the main contributions of Occupy was ‘the 99 percent.’”
Louisiana State Trooper charged with beating unarmed black man
Bowman reportedly suffered multiple injuries, including broken ribs, a fractured arm, and a laceration to his head.
US militarism’s toxic impact on climate policy
That will require the United States to seriously reduce the military budget and commit to peaceful, practical diplomacy with China and Russia.
GAO report finds DOD fails to combat waste and fraud
The report noted that the DOD has been susceptible to multiple forms of fraud schemes, including fraudulent bid submissions, counterfeit parts, billing for work not performed, and disguising conflicts of interest.
Supreme Court has set a date to hear Mississippi’s abortion case
“The fate of Roe v. Wade and legal abortion is on the line.”
Former California cops charged with assaulting unarmed teen
“Those who violate their oath to protect and serve discredit the good work law enforcement strives to do every day.”
Ethiopia: TPLF terrorism expands, civilians massacred
The conflict in Ethiopia is getting predictably more brutal. Distressing.
New research shows the power of putting your opponent in a bind
A study of 44 dilemma actions over the last 90 years examines the many benefits of creative protests for social movements.
Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to beating black teen
Chauvin is currently serving 22½ years in state prison for killing George Floyd. He pleaded not guilty.