Legal battle looms as Louisiana mandates Ten Commandments in classrooms
Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed House Bill 71 into law, mandating that the Ten Commandments be displayed in "large, easily readable font" in public classrooms by the start of 2025.
Tucson cop fired after fatally shooting disabled man on video
“It is moments like this that test our resolve to ensure justice and accountability. We owe this to all Tucsonans.”
Guns, desperate migrants, and dangerous drugs
Guns from America are pouring into Mexico, arming violent drug gangs.
Could the Problem of the 21st Century Be the Gender Line?
“Somewhere in time, a semantic shift occurred in the minds of enough people that it has now reached the level of law where we see a classic battle between a reform-minded, liberal federal government and that old standby of conservatives and bigots, states’ rights.”
Nine Numbers That Cry Out: “Bring On Socialism!”
Socialism -- or at least social consciousness -- allows us to understand that the most tangible form of 'terror' is in the lives and minds of destitute and homeless Americans.
Contradictions negate Lady Liberty’s message
Today’s anti-immigration anger is revoking the generous promises we identify with Lady Liberty.
Florida police officer resigns after attacking innocent man on video
When Officer Black was ordered to watch the video of the arrest, he wrote in another report, “I believe my perception was altered due to the high stress of the incident.”
Not just Standing Rock: Pipelines threaten native lands across the country
‘We are probably going to have to resist one pipeline at a time for many decades to come, and maybe longer,’ a Cherokee researcher tells MintPress as a Ramapough Lunaape chief says, ‘We need help now.’
Helping the rich let go
A new generation of wealth advisers helps wealthy people give away their money instead of hoard it.A new generation of wealth advisers helps wealthy people give away their money instead of hoard it.
Prison labor in the spotlight as incarcerated California firefighters risk lives for $5-10/day
For more on how California’s incarcerated firefighting program works, we speak to investigative journalist Keri Blakinger, who is herself formerly incarcerated, and who recently had to evacuate her home in Los Angeles.








