Climate Change May Spark Next Financial Crisis, Former Bank of England Regulator Says
“It is potentially a systemic risk.”
The inhumane treatment of migrants is not new. It’s a key part of a...
More than a week after lawmakers flocked to the U.S.-Mexico border to observe the horrible treatment of refugee children and families in...
The great land robbery: How federal policies dispossessed black Americans of millions of acres
This mass land dispossession is part of the pattern of institutional racism and discrimination that has contributed to the racial wealth gap in the United States.
Alicia Silverstone poses nude for PETA and animal rights
Although PETA’s protest techniques are a bit unorthodox, they successfully continue to raise awareness against animal cruelty and rampant abuse.
Former aide to LA City Councilman pleads guilty to corruption scheme
The ex-aide also admitted to lying to FBI agents when interrogated about the bribery scheme.
New York City council proposes sweeping NYPD reforms
The council has announced a package of bills to reshape the NYPD and improve officer accountability. A City Council member cited a “direct line” from ProPublica’s coverage to the proposals.
House Science Committee leader says climate scientists are trying to control people’s lives
Rep. Smith has repeatedly turned the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee – and its Twitter account – into a platform for climate science denial.
Video reveals police officers beating unarmed teen
Last week, two of the officers were fired from the department after police officials reviewed the body cam videos.
Baltimore Reaches $6.4 Million Settlement for Wrongful Death of Freddie Gray
Freddie Gray's family settled with Baltimore on Tuesday in the wrongful death case of their son while in police custody. The officers responsible for Gray's death will still face both assault and manslaughter charges.
Poor People’s Campaign announces ‘season of nonviolent direct action’ targeting US Senate
‘If our actions result in the system believing it has to arrest us, then so be it. Civil disobedience is a badge and banner we will proudly wear,” said Rev. William Barber.