Monday, June 22, 2026

Cartel drug lord pleads guilty to bribing US federal agent with cash and prostitutes

“Christopher Ciccione abused his law enforcement authority for personal profit."

Humanitarian faces 20 years in prison for giving water to migrants in the desert

Warren has been charged with three felony counts for "harboring" undocumented immigrants.
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Jesse Jackson’s legacy: From marching with MLK to building the Rainbow Coalition

“Jackson’s life contributed to making this country more democratic, more inclusive, more fair.”

In historic move, China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017

More than 20,000 elephants were killed for their ivory last year, leaving only about 415,000 remaining.

When protests are powerful, the powerful punish protest

Even in the face of massive wealth and political influence, protest has the ability to change the conversation, to educate the public, change facts on the ground, and mobilize opposition.

Famine and Government Neglect in Ethiopia

Donor countries also have a long-term responsibility to the people they purport to support. To this end the governments of Britain, America and the European Union must ensure that the Ethiopian government put in place visionary plans to mitigate the impact of any future drought.

Clinton’s Troublesome Record On Climate

Overall, Clinton's leadership has involved strong ties to corporations deeply vested in climate inaction, and the apparent execution of their climate agenda.

Why not control all drug prices?

Pharmaceutical companies are resisting public scrutiny and suing over modest drug price regulations. It’s past time to regulate their profiteering.

A leap towards justice: The nationwide call to end no-knock warrants

Four years after Breonna Taylor's tragic death, a bipartisan effort emerges to transform police protocol and honor her legacy by proposing a nationwide ban on no-knock warrants.