The Execution of Nimr Al-Nimr: One More Reason to Re-evaluate the Toxic U.S.-Saudi Alliance
The killing of Sheikh Al-Nimr should serve as a prime moment for the U.S. to reconsider its alliance with the Saudi regime, a regime that not only denies human rights to its own people but exports death and destruction abroad.
What The Media Should Know About Gun Background Checks
Although the details of the plan have not yet been released, several outlets are reporting that the Obama administration will address what is known as the “gun show loophole” or “private sales loophole.”
What Would Happen if the Armed Men in Oregon Weren’t White?
When a group of armed African-Americans had a standoff with police they were shot at and bombed regardless of the repercussions.
Armed Militia Members Take Over Federal Building
Armed men have taken over the Masher National Wildlife Refuge building in protest of two ranchers that were sentence to prison for arson on public land. They claim that the federal government has no authority in the county.
Chris Christie Refuses to Help Unemployed New Jersey Residents Hold Onto Food Stamps
Thousands of residents in New Jersey will soon lose their food stamps because of Gov. Chris Christie.
18 Police Officers Charged in Fatal Shootings in 2015
The tally does not include the six Baltimore officers charged with causing Freddie Gray’s fatal spinal injuries.
The GOP’s Pro-Corporate Prescription
Tax credits for working families are a better deal than corporate tax breaks.
Obama Will Move to Expand Gun Control By Executive Order
The announcement is expected to come sometime before the annual State of the Union address.
Jeb Bush Says No Need For Federal Investigation In Tamir Rice Case
In response to news that police officers will not be charged in the killing of a 12-year old with a toy gun, Jeb Bush expressed faith that "the system worked."
L.A. Deputies Left Inmates Handcuffed to a Wall For Hours
After threatening an FBI agent and falsifying database information, eight L.A. deputies were convicted of obstructing a federal investigation into jail abuse and corruption.