Monday, November 2, 2026

4 corrections officers charged with beating inmate and cover-up

If convicted, Finch, Thomas, and Blaylock face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for the civil rights charges.

Former California cops charged with conspiracy and vandalism

“No matter the source of hate, we must stand up and denounce it. We are heartened that these officers are facing consequences for their reported hateful actions.”

Ending the war in Ukraine

Three possible futures.

Pipelines in Canada Will Now Be Subject to a New Climate Test Before Approval

Canada is stepping up their aggressive climate change actions with requiring new energy projects subject to climate tests to determine their impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

Extreme poverty cut in half? Only in the minds of the capitalists

The median wealth of the world's adults is $2,222, down from $3,248 at the end of 2007.

How to make sure your disruptive protest helps your cause

Five key factors determine whether controversial protests are more likely to spark backlash or create positive outcomes.

Why Wikis are a useful tool to protect online information from being ‘disappeared’

Wiki sites are at the forefront of a shift toward decentralized information sharing.

Saudi Government Imposes Sentence of 1,000 Lashes Against Activist Blogger

The Saudi Arabian government has issued a series of 1,000 public lashings and 10 years in prison to an activist blogger Raif Badawi for insulting Islam. U.S. State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki requested an end to this punishment, but it does not look like Saudi authorities will end this brutality.

NYPD Cop Arrested on Federal Drug Charges

A NYPD officer was recently arrested for allegedly peddling oxycodone to a drug dealer in Vermont. After 3 years of supplying the accomplice, the officer was arrested and suspended from the force.

How media reports of ‘Clashes’ mislead Americans about Israeli-Palestinian violence

Accurate language in the reporting of Israeli-Palestinian violence is not only a concern for journalists’ credibility – it would also provide U.S. news consumers with a deeper understanding of the conditions on the ground and the deadly consequences.