‘Renters are struggling’: economists back tenant-led push for federal rent control
"We have seen corporate landlords—who own a larger share of the rental market than ever before—use inflation as an excuse to hike rents and reap excess profits beyond what should be considered fair and reasonable."
Florida Inmates start month-long ‘laydown’ to protest ‘modern day slavery’
Inmates inside Florida's prisons are fighting back against "modern day slavery."
The Precariat Trap: Why Organized Labor is More Important than Ever
A new word has been coined to explain the difficulties facing working people in our time, “precariat.”
Bernie Sanders Fights Against Austerity For Impoverished Puerto Ricans
“Today, I am proud to stand in strong opposition to this bill not only with the people of Puerto Rico, but the AFL-CIO, UAW, SEIU, AFSCME, UFCW and other unions that recognize just how bad this bill would be.”
Justice Thomas Passionately Argues That Convicted Domestic Abusers Need Easier Access To Guns
In a dissenting opinion, Thomas lays out his issues with the Supreme Court upholding a gun ban for convicted domestic abusers.
America’s Criminal Injustice System
Is our justice system broken? More and more people are taking plea bargains for fear of longer sentences, even in cases where they are not guilty.
Former Deputy Police Chief sentenced to prison for excessive force and obstruction
"This case is a prime example of my commitment to hold accountable officers who threaten the mission of law enforcement by breaking the law.”
Radical Realism About Climate Change
If we fail, we should not be surprised if, just a few years from now, the planetary thermostat is under the control of a handful of states or military and scientific interests.
On a Philippine island, indigenous groups take the fight to big palm oil
After years of struggling against the odds for the rights to their land, the indigenous peoples of Palawan appear to be making progress.
All sides move quickly as Dakota Access Pipeline nears the river
Recent Standing Rock drone footage makes it clear that time is running out in the Dakota Access battle, and the fight for control of this land is becoming more urgent.