Rightwing mythmaking and the January 6th capitol siege
The idea that conservatives and Republicans are being widely and unfairly targeted by federal law enforcement is yet another example of an emerging right wing tactic of projection.
Former NY corrections officer charged with using excessive force against inmate
“Unfair and illegal abuses to those serving their debt to society cannot and will not be tolerated by this Office.”
Oklahoma cops charged with hiding evidence from gang shooting
They are scheduled for a jury trial in late January.
Why we need environmental justice at the heart of climate action
The Global South and communities of color in Global North countries disproportionately face harms from climate change, writes Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate in her new book, A Bigger Picture.
COP 26: Can a singing, dancing rebellion save the world?
COP Twenty-six! That is how many times the UN has assembled world leaders to try to tackle the climate crisis. But the...
Gun rights at the Supreme Court: Justices will consider if the fundamental right to...
Does the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution recognize a right to keep and bear arms in the home, or a right to “keep” firearms in the home and also “bear” them outside of the home for protection in society?
Louisiana cops charged with assaulting unarmed motorists
The civil rights charges carry a maximum penalty of ten years in federal prison.
How the Texas abortion law’s faulty legal text could self-destruct
Texas has opened a multidimensional Pandora’s box that threatens marginalized communities across the country.
Ethiopia: Assailed by terrorists and betrayed by the West
Aided by mainstream western media, they have spread misinformation and lies about the situation inside Ethiopia.
Power to the (working) people: The Great Resignation could change how we relate to...
Only time will tell if working people, both those organized in unions and those who are not, will be able to take advantage of this moment to overthrow the mini dictatorships so many labor under.