Care workers demand federal support as first responders in climate crises
Domestic care workers have been overlooked in the economy and as political actors for too long.
Two massacres? Disturbing accusations in the wake of Kabul airport bombings
The attacks were used by interventionist pundits in English speaking countries as an excuse to postpone the end of the almost 20 year NATO occupation.
Former DA indicted for mishandling investigation of Ahmaud Arbery’s death
“Our office is committed to ensuring those who are entrusted to serve are carrying out their duties ethically and honestly.”
The Labor Day dreams of black workers
Leading Black labor organizers and policy advocates share their visions for advancing racial equity in the Covid recovery — and beyond.
Indigenous resistance disrupts billions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually
“Indigenous communities resisting oil, gas, and coal projects across their territory are demonstrating true climate leadership.”
The police killing of Elijah McClain and his mother’s pursuit of justice
It’s not just that movements make a difference. They make all the difference.
In Minnesota’s ‘most diverse city,’ schools are addressing the community’s deep trauma
Educators use the community schools approach to tackle underlying causes of disparities that show up in classrooms.
Police officers and paramedics charged with killing innocent black man
On Wednesday, the three officers and two paramedics responsible for McClain’s death were charged in a 32-count indictment. All five face charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.
Now close Gitmo, too
Biden is right to end the forever war in Afghanistan. Now he needs to close the forever prison that it built.
The Texas abortion ban, explained
Texas’ new anti-abortion law has just gone into effect after the Supreme Court refused to step in. Here’s what it means.