In the New Gilded Age, Social Protest Dominates Academy Awards Ceremony
Oscar winners at the 87th Academy Awards took advantage of their stage time by making statements on behalf of minorities and the discriminated-against. It's being hailed the most politically progressive Oscars ever.
I was targeted under Louisiana’s felony trespassing law for reporting on police working for...
When reporters are no longer allowed to report the truth, we all lose.
Exclusive: Ex-Harvey Weinstein employee breaks silence on her memo that helped take down movie...
Lauren O’Connor was a literary scout at the Weinstein Company who worked closely with Weinstein. In 2015, she penned an internal memo about her boss that would later become famous.
Louisiana’s Cancer Alley residents sue chemical plant for nearly 50 years of air pollution
The magnitude of this injustice is driving people to make sure their community’s voice is heard.
Biden-Harris admin announces $2.2 billion in discrimination relief payments to farmers
“It’s long overdue. These are payments that these farmers desperately need.”
The Egg Industry, Scrambling
The egg industry has fought the legislative mandates, arguing that banning cages will cost producers and consumers more, without improving animal welfare.
Trump’s controversial USPS takeover plan sparks nationwide protests
Postal workers and labor allies rally against Trump's reported effort to dismantle the Postal Service’s independence, raising fears of privatization and service cuts.
Four more officials charged with causing Flint water crisis
At least 13 former and current state and local officials face criminal charges for their participation in the Flint water crisis.
Police officer fired after charged in DUI crash
“As law enforcement officers, we are and should be held to the highest standards of conduct whether on or off duty.”
How to wipe out Puerto Rico’s debt without hurting bondholders
If our legislators and central bankers can find trillions of dollars to bail out Wall Street banks, they can find the money to help an American territory suffering the worst humanitarian crisis in its history.