Saturday, December 20, 2025

‘Bloody Gina’ Haspel’s disqualifying record of CIA torture

All senators should close the book on torture now and vote to oppose Gina Haspel's confirmation.

Former Equifax executive charged with insider trading

Jun Ying reaped proceeds of nearly $1 million.

Inside the grassroots plan to get fossil fuel money out of politics

To advocates who have been involved with both efforts, the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge represents the extension of divestment’s logic into the political sphere.

Disability activism: The movement America forgets too often

Disability activism — Americans advocating for policies that are in the best interest of those living with disabilities — has floundered where other movements have soared.

Former cop charged with assaulting unarmed jaywalker on video

Hickman was charged with assault by strangulation, assault inflicting serious injury, and communicating threats.

‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli sentenced to 7 years for fraud

Prosecutors were fighting for at least a 15-year sentence while the defense was pushing for a 12-18 month sentence.

White supremacist Richard Spencer rejected by hundreds of protesters at Michigan State University

Demonstrators formed a large line across the parking lot to confront white supremacists, fascists, and those sympathetic to their cause.

Victory in West Virginia – teachers’ strike succeeds

West Virginia's fight isn't over though.

Nashville mayor resigns after pleading guilty to theft

On Tuesday, Megan Barry and Robert Forrest pleaded guilty to felony theft and were both sentenced to three years of probation.