Saturday, November 7, 2026

New abortion law in Georgia criminalizes abortion after six weeks. Women who do face...

"Bans like this have always been blocked by courts. We will be suing Georgia to make sure this law has the same fate."

Reflections on student activism

The commitment of this generation of student activists will reverberate through the progressive movement for years to come.

Wasted funds, destroyed property: How sheriffs undermined their successors after losing re-election

Alabama sheriffs who lost reelection in 2018 personally pocketed funds and deleted public records, an investigation by AL.com and ProPublica found. It’s a longstanding tradition that sheriffs aren’t typically held accountable for.

Why the CIA is So Eager to Demolish Whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling

The CIA is on a quest to gain more respect. Is the agency seeking a very harsh prison sentence for Jeffrey Sterling to serve as a warning to others?

Failed by the police, Grok deepfake victims are seeking justice themselves

Elon Musk’s xAI ignored police requests and perpetrators haven’t been held to account for abusive images

Former LA City Councilman sentenced to prison for obstructing corruption probe

U.S. District Judge John F. Walter sentenced Englander to 14 months in federal prison. The former city councilman was also ordered to pay a $15,000 fine.

Instacart algorithms drive secret grocery price hikes

New report finds algorithm driven tests can charge shoppers up to 23 percent more for the same cart.

Biden administration ends Trump-era rule, banning discrimination against transgender people in health care

“Everyone – including LGBTQ people - should be able to access health care, free from discrimination or interference, period.”

What is humanitarian education and does it help build peace?

Humanitarian organizations invest in education to promote safety, resilience, and social cohesion, but researchers continue to debate its long-term impact on conflict and human well-being.

Environmentalists urge Democrats to join Sanders in opposing dirty energy bill

“As a nation, our job is to move away from fossil fuels toward sustainable energy and energy efficiency,” says Sanders. “This bill does the opposite.”