Time for a raise for New York car wash workers
The state legislature could end the sub-minimum tipped wage for car washers downstate.
These people are giving a voice to missing and murdered indigenous women
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence.
Police officers placed on leave after punching handcuffed teen on video
Although the teenage girl was resisting arrest, her hands were cuffed behind her back and she had been restrained by a seat belt when the female officer began striking her.
’16 shots:’ Chicago Police killing of Laquan McDonald exposed a system built on lies
The documentary “16 Shots” examines the 2014 murder of African-American teenager Laquan McDonald in Chicago and the attempt by the city’s police department to cover up the events.
No justice: Prosecutors throw out charges in Flint water crisis
“Words cannot express how disappointed I am that justice continues to be delayed and denied to the people of my city."
A ‘Poor People’s Moral Budget’ because ‘everybody has the right to live’
"For too long, we have turned to those with wealth and power to solve our most pressing social problems."
Congressman’s wife pleads guilty to misusing campaign funds
Margaret Hunter recently pleaded guilty in federal court to her and her husband using their campaign funds as their private bank account for years.
Monsanto, Bayer struggle to keep up with growing Roundup cancer litigation
More than 13,000 plaintiffs have filed suit against Monsanto in the United States.
Why haven’t presidential candidates proposed to end the criminalization of poverty?
The Democratic candidates are missing an opportunity to pitch sweeping criminal justice reform as an economic justice issue.
Mistrial declared in case against humanitarian aid worker that gave water to migrants
Warren's case is a result of the escalating law enforcement crackdown against humanitarian aid volunteers.