Civil Rights: From Sundance, to Selma, to South Carolina
In 1915 one of the most nakedly racist films was screened in the White House. One hundred years later a very different film, directed by an African-American woman, was screened there. Change happens, slowly, but it happens. Could the birth of a new nation be at hand?
Ex-cop pleads guilty after shooting unarmed man in back
If convicted, Slager faces a maximum sentence of life in prison for violating Scott’s civil rights under color of law.
South Carolina police officer arrested after fatally shooting unarmed man
Dollard was charged with voluntary manslaughter and booked into the Georgetown County Detention Center.
Reproductive rights advocates brace for Oklahoma’s near-total abortion ban
"These extremist politicians are willing to turn their own constituents into medical refugees."
Former Colorado police officer sentenced to 5 years in prison
“The Loveland Police Department is grateful for the District Attorney’s diligence and pursuit of due process during this very important case.”
Chicago Activist: City’s Call for Peace over Laquan McDonald Video Does Not Extend to...
"For us, it was important not to take a meeting with the mayor where it was clear to us that this series of meetings was about how are we going to quell our fears — being the mayor’s office’s fears — about what young, black people are going to do once this video is released."
New campaign: Close all US military bases on foreign soil
U.S. foreign military bases are NOT in defense of U.S. national, or global security.
Why climate activists need to celebrate — even if we’re not feeling like it
The Inflation Reduction Act is not the best we can do for the climate, but claiming its success builds a more powerful movement for future wins.
No #NAFTA2, yes to trade for people & planet
We need to transform trade so it serves the people and protects the planet.
Busting the ‘paid what you’re worth’ myth
It is distorting our politics, rigging our markets, and granting unprecedented power to a handful of people while millions of Americans struggle to get by.








