Friday, December 5, 2025

Arkansas sheriff charged with assaulting handcuffed detainees

If convicted, Anthony Boen faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.

Meat industry, Tyson foods linked to largest toxic dead zone in US history

“Americans should not have to choose between producing food and having healthy clean water.”

Abortion bans impede efforts to address domestic violence: An alarming consequence

The very doctors who play a crucial role in identifying and assisting victims of intimate partner violence, namely OB-GYNs, are facing increasing challenges in providing this essential care.

US denies French scientist entry over anti-Trump text messages

Trump administration, free speech, academic freedom, border security, France, scientific research, political censorship, U.S. immigration, CBP, FBI, diplomatic relations.

Utah’s 1,300-bed homelessness “accountability center” tests Trump-era crackdown

Planned for 16 acres on the edge of Salt Lake City, Utah’s new homelessness campus would combine mass shelter, court-ordered treatment, and “work-conditioned housing.” Supporters call it a model of reform, while advocates warn it mirrors forced labor and internment.

Most Americans are getting poorer. How “health care for the rich” is killing many...

The merciless attacks on low-income health care programs effectively condemn thousands of people to an early death.

Stepping forward to lead on Indigenous rights

Indigenous women will not sit idly by while their rights to their lands are violated—the lands that sustain them and are part of who they are as Indigenous Peoples.

Anti-Trump protests enter day six

Over the weekend, protests around the world voiced opposition to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Faces Federal Criminal Charges

Found guilty of civil contempt of court earlier this year, Arpaio could face up to six months in jail if convicted of criminal contempt.

Science Advisory Board: EPA Lacked Clarity in Report on Fracking and Drinking Water Contamination

The EPA not only ignored high-profile contamination cases in its study, but prematurely abandoned investigations.