UK’s anti-protest laws: A threat to democracy and a dangerous global precedent, warns human...
How the UK’s anti-protest laws threaten democratic values and global credibility.
Former NY Congressman sentenced to prison for insider trading
Former Rep. Chris Collins was sentenced Friday to 26 months in prison after pleading guilty to insider trading and lying to federal investigators.
Maryland bans fracking
“Maryland is taking a huge step forward, but communities are continuing to suffer as fracking and extreme extraction expands worldwide.”
The Unfulfilled promises of the Fort Laramie Treaty: A deep dive into a century-old...
Uncovering historical injustices—the ongoing struggle of the Sioux Nation against treaty violations.
How young voters are fighting back against voter suppression
"Young voters have so much power."
7 not-so-subtle messages Congress is sending with its tax plans
The two tax bills define what’s important to a society. Or more to the point, who’s not important.
A progressive response to Trump’s inaugural
It takes creativity to fashion an effective strategy that would restore democratic power to all people equally.
What democracy looks like when you have to disagree with your neighbors
As much as I dislike and distrust our current national administration, I also deeply value community harmony.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit after fatal officer-involved crash
The lawsuit accuses the city of negligently allowing Knoxville Police Officer Cody Klingmann to drive a patrol car because they “should have known that he was an unsafe driver.”
Former VA police officer indicted after assaulting patient and falsifying report
If convicted, Michael Kaim faces up to 10 years in federal prison on the civil rights charge and up to 20 years on the obstruction of justice charge.