‘We won’: Environmental activists claim victory after Detroit incinerator closes
Citing poor air quality and environmental racism, residents of the majority Black neighborhood surrounding the plant had long fought for its closure.
2 more Atlanta cops fired after assaulting college students on video
Although the Atlanta Police Department confirmed that Hood and Jones were terminated on Wednesday, officials did not explain why they were not fired earlier along with Gardner and Streeter.
To Save Water, This Woman Is Running Marathons on Every Continent
Mina Guli has already run some 430 miles toward her goal to raise awareness of the global water scarcity crisis.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil amid nationwide protests
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate, as mass protests erupt against the crackdown on student dissent.
Tariffs don’t protect jobs. Don’t be fooled.
When employees have become their own employers, they will make the quantities and qualities of a society’s jobs a key policy objective rather than a side-effect of policies focused elsewhere.
Under Heavy Criticism For Handling Of Flint’s Water Crisis, EPA Official Resigns
The official in charge of America’s Midwest region may have resigned, but the EPA is not solely to blame.
10 ways movements can encourage and support whistleblowers
Whistleblowing poses a serious threat to power, privilege and the continuation of anti-democratic or authoritarian practices.
Former Texas sheriff faces new charges of destroying video depicting man’s death
The former sheriff was released on a $15,000 bond.
‘Humanity must prevail’ in Gaza, says UN official as refugee shelters become IDF targets
"Wars have rules," said the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees. "Civilians, hospitals, schools, clinics, and UN premises cannot be a target."
Julian Assange secures release after plea deal with US government
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange agrees to a plea deal, leading to his release from Belmarsh Prison and highlighting the ongoing debates about press freedom and whistleblower prosecution.