Cops on Paid Leave After Toddler Dies in Patrol Car
Although the mother of the deceased toddler was involved in a prior incident concerning the Department of Human Services (DHS), neither of the officers face criminal charges.
Democracy out of Reach for Some Native Americans
The U.S. has done almost nothing to make voting accessible for some Native American tribes. A federal judge on Tuesday will hear an emergency motion to open more polling locations.
50 Native Tribes Join Fight to Prevent Delisting of Yellowstone Grizzly Bears
The treaty signed today makes a statement about the core interests of Native American and Native Canadian peoples in the survival of the grizzly bear.
Police Release Video of Mentally Ill Man Who Died in Custody
“They knew he was disabled, they knew he was bipolar, they knew he was on social security, and they still killed him.”
How to Contact the 17 Banks Funding the Dakota Access Pipeline
Here are CEO names, emails, and phone numbers—because banks have choices when it comes to what projects they give loans to.
Standing Rock Joins the World’s Indigenous Fighting for Land and Life
Military-style troops confronted Dakota Access demonstrators recently, underscoring the common narrative U.S. tribes share with the world’s Indigenous Peoples.
Poor and Inadequate Police Training Plus Systemic Racism Produce Tragedy
We need adequate support for those who struggle with mental health issues and a reorientation away from the systemic racisms.
NYPD Sent Undercover Officers to Black Lives Matter Protests
The NYPD is refusing to release records detailing their undercover operations.
Former Mayor Pleads Guilty After Embezzling From Food Bank
Although the corrupt former mayor only admitted to stealing more than $5,000, estimates from the food bank place the actual number near $55,000 in stolen funds.
Police Refuse to Release Video of Officers Killing Unarmed Mentally Ill Man
Ignoring calls from the community for total transparency, Chief Davis refuses to release the cellphone video to the public.