Thursday, August 21, 2025

10 amazing social movement struggles in 2017 that give us reason to hope

Here are ten stories showing that people power works.

Appeals court: Trump’s third attempt at travel ban is illegal

The president failed to make a "legally sufficient" finding that entry of those he wants to bar from entering the US would be “detrimental to the interests of the United States.”

Police shoot and kill 6-year-old boy in San Antonio suburb manhunt

6-year-old Kameron Prescott was inside the trailer when the shooting started.

Firefighter pleads guilty to setting 3 fires

Brian Twigg set at least three fires, burning 57 acres.

Florida senator resigns after evidence unearthed of sexual misconduct

Latvala's conduct may even be criminal at this point, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has begun conducting a preliminary review.

CDC “banned words” projected onto the Trump Hotel

“You cannot erase us.”

Charlottesville police chief steps down after failures during white supremacist rally

The report specifically accuses Chief Thomas of trying to limit the scope of the investigation.

Stop Trump movement

Time to reach out to each other. Hello?

Trump ignores anniversary of Sandy Hook, parties with NRA head instead

President Trump invited National Rifle Association head, Wayne LaPierre, to the White House Christmas Party on the same day as the anniversary of the mass shooting.

Federal judge abruptly retires due to sexual harassment allegations

At least 15 women have accused Judge Alex Kozinski of sexual misconduct.