Study finds Iraqi children born near US base have increased rates of congenital deformities
“The radioactive footprint of the military could be cleaned up if we had officials who wanted to do so.”
‘Ten year challenge’ for 400 wealthiest Americans shows fortunes doubled since 2009 while tax...
"Here's the thing: the way the system is set up, we're headed for another decade of this."
The whole damn system is guilty as hell: Taking control of police
Democratic community control of the police transforms the power dynamic between police and citizens.
NYC students strike to demand racial equity in nation’s largest—and most segregated—school district
“We, the students, have had enough. It is past time to integrate our school system, and we will not relent until the adults stop acting like children.”
Animal cruelty becomes federal crime
“We cannot change the horrors of what animals have endured in the past, but we can crack down on these crimes moving forward. This is a day to celebrate.”
Ex-CIA officer sentenced to 19 years in prison for conspiracy to commit espionage
“Lee betrayed his own country for greed and put his former colleagues at risk.”
Senate VAWA bill ‘undercuts tribal sovereignty’
“Placing paternalistic restrictions on tribal courts in the name of 'due process' is nothing more than a disguise for prejudice."
Two additional correctional officers charged with assaulting mentally ill inmate
“Correctional officers must abide by and adhere to the same laws they take an oath to uphold and enforce.”
Louisiana cop sentenced to prison after beating unarmed man on video
“Officers who deprive individuals of their civil rights will not be tolerated.”
UN study claims US has the highest rate of children in detention
Children are being detained at a younger and younger age and held for longer periods of time.