Friday, May 17, 2024

How Sandra Bland’s Tragic Death Inspired America’s Newest Congressional Caucus

The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls will push elected officials to prioritize the demographic’s needs.

James Baldwin and the meaning of whiteness

“There are days, this is one of them, when you wonder what your role is in this country and what your future is in it.”

Fired police officer charged with killing unarmed man on video

“Bayview residents deserve to know that law enforcement officers who inflict violence and harm in the community will be held accountable."

‘Stop interfering’: Ethiopia’s opportunity after the election

The level of condescension and interference displayed by the U.S. and others has angered many Ethiopians.
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Activist Scott Warren, facing federal charges for aiding migrants, says he won’t be deterred

Warren, a longtime volunteer with the humanitarian aid group No More Deaths, was charged with three felony counts for his alleged crime of providing food, water and shelter to migrants in Ajo, Arizona.

How the left is using tea party tactics to take on both the GOP...

It’s a way to take back state power for progressives, and turn the Democrats into a party capable of beating Trump’s agenda.

Bernie Sanders launches Medicare for All digital campaign

“Bottom line is: if other countries around the world are providing quality care to all their people, we can do the same.”

Rare setback for the GOP assault on Obama-era regulations

President Trump has already signed 13 repeal measures since assuming office.

Old hospital soon to treat homeless when it transforms into housing

These new apartments are expected to be finished in October 2018 and will be financed by multiple sources.

Police officer fired after killing unarmed teen

Although they fired Oliver, the department refuses to release the police body cam footage from that evening.