In defense of the human individual
In essence, the foundation of any strategy for human survival must be the powerful individual.
One year after Parkland, 1,200 more kids are dead by gunfire – but students still...
Students who survived the massacre quickly came to national prominence as leading activists for gun control.
US Jews to Trump: Stop using antisemitism charges to repress dissent and undermine liberty
Thankfully, this consortium of thoughtful Jewish organizations has countered this travesty with a united effort and lucid arguments.
Hundreds of peace activists are marching from Berlin to Aleppo
"For us, we took it as our sign, which symbolizes for us the struggle for peace, democracy and freedom. A community … united against the killing.”
Federal and state lawsuits brought against Facebook calls for an end to BigTech’s predatory...
"[Facebook] used its monopoly power to crush smaller rivals and snuff out competition, all at the expense of everyday users."
Right-wing cop-bashing didn’t start with Trump
In fact, the right wing, and the Republicans who serve as their electoral vehicle, have shown hostility toward federal law enforcement agencies for decades.
NYPD Officer Speaks Out on Fellow Cops Who Turned Backs to Mayor and Why...
Adhyl Polanco, a NYPD officer, speaks out about those who shunned Mayor Bill de Blasio. Speaking for himself only, not on behalf of the police department, he is ashamed of those who turned their backs during a eulogy for a fellow policeman.
Anti-abortionists played the long game, and they are winning
The U.S. is sliding toward a grim future where abortion is criminalized with little support for families. This “new normal” is disproportionately impacting low-income people of color.
The Best Way To Honor Tamir Rice is by Reforming Our Broken Justice System
How many times will our justice system refuse to charge police with killing unarmed black people?
Italy’s far right rode inequality to victory — but has no answers for it
A let-the-rich-be government has opened the doors to the smiling heirs of Italy’s neofascist factions.