How to contact the people who sent militarized police to Standing Rock
Have a question about the militarization of policing near Dakota Access pipeline construction? Here’s who to call, starting with Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier.
While Assange, Manning and Snowden languish, U.S. media rediscovers its love of whistle-blowers
When it was revealed about three weeks ago that a whistle-blower (and then at least one other and possibly up to four)...
Fired cop charged with battery and misconduct after attacking woman on video
“If [police] violate those professional standards, then we will terminate them. If their conduct rises to the level where it’s criminal, [State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle] is going to prosecute you.”
What do Louisiana pipeline explosion and Dakota Access pipeline have in common? Phillips 66
Aging pipelines are seen as a major issue that could create catastrophes.
Bernie Sanders, civil rights leaders demand workers’ rights at Nissan factory
“It is time for justice for working people,” Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders told the Nissan factory workers.
Democratic legislators introduce COVID Whistleblower Protection Act
The bill seeks to institute stronger legal whistleblower protections for employees who work for entities that receive COVID-19 relief funds
Cuomo denies permit for Northern Access pipeline
We commend Gov. Cuomo and Commissioner Seggos’ decision to stop this pipeline from moving forward.
Why workers Memorial Day is a national call to action
“The goal for every one of our team members is to ensure all of our brothers and sisters go home safely to their families each and every day.”
Federal judges blocks Arkansas abortion ban
This law “is categorically unconstitutional, and plaintiffs have demonstrated that they are likely to succeed on the merits.”
‘Pornography Is What the End of the World Looks Like’
“When you fight porn you fight global capitalism.” With the rise of pornography, there has also been an explosion in sex-related violence. But as porn becomes more accessible, are we blinded by self-destructive fantasy?