Former State Dept aide arrested for participating in Capitol riots
Federico Klein was arrested on charges that include unlawful entry, violent and disorderly conduct, obstructing Congress and law enforcement, and assaulting an officer with a dangerous weapon.
Essential work and the struggle for $15
“Why don’t we stop treating it as entirely normal that the more obviously one’s work benefits others, the less one is likely to be paid for it.”
Former Homeland Security agent arrested for taking bribes from organized crime
After his release from prison, Cisneros was recently charged with conspiracy to commit bribery of a public official, bribery, and 26 counts of money laundering.
My long-lost conversation with John Lewis on his vision of nonviolence
In this never-before-released interview, the late civil rights leader and congressman talks systemic racism, permanent warfare, extreme poverty and nonviolence as a way of life.
‘A disgrace’: First Nation Pipeline opponent gets 90 days in jail after ceremony along...
"So, is there a degree of (anti-Indigenous) targeting happening? That, to me, is a fair question to ask."
Despite pressure from US and Bayer, Mexico will ban glyphosate
“Our rationale is based on the precautionary principle in the face of environmental risks as well as the right of the Mexican government to take action in favor of the public good.”
Rep. Ro Khanna: Democrats should ignore the Senate Parliamentarian and pass $15 minimum wage...
“I don’t know any part of this country where someone can survive on $7.25.”
Senators question DHS and ICE on abuse allegations against migrants
"The allegations of violence and brutality against vulnerable refugees seeking safety here in the United States are unlawful and disturbing.”
Senate parliamentarian says minimum wage increase cannot be in relief bill, Progressives urge VP...
“This is not a difficult decision. Use your power. Keep $15 in.”
“Not ready to give up”: Democrats push senate to keep popular $15 minimum wage...
“The current minimum wage, federally, is $7.25. Now, you can’t live on that.”