Anti-Muslim protestors clash with anti-fascists in Seattle
Those who gathered to rail against Islam were met by anti-fascists, labor organizers and everyday citizens of Seattle who say they are tired of all the thinly veiled hate speech.
‘Their greed knows no bounds’: analysis shows ongoing price gouging by oil giants
"Big Oil is boasting record profits and dragging their feet to pass any lower costs onto consumers in order to keep padding investors' pockets," said Accountable.US.
How The National Review Pushed A Lie Into The Supreme Court Contraception Case
Prior to oral arguments, the National Review falsely alleged that a leading expert on religious liberty law had "retracted" his support for the government's position. This falsehood was then apparently referred to during oral arguments.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 31
Corporate profits reach new heights, Trump cancels pay raise for federal workers, Canada rescinds Trans Mountain pipeline approval, and more.
California Neo-Nazi group members arrested for role in violence at rallies in CA and...
The men are accused of participating in violent attacks, as well as using the internet to incite violence ahead of various events.
Fear: What Police Reform Doesn’t Address
The most effective reforms are the ones that build community trust between citizens and the police that serve them.
Canadian police arrest Indigenous opponents of gas pipeline and 2 journalists covering it
With British Columbia still reeling from historic floods, the RCMP rushed to break up an Indigenous blockade standing in the way of construction of a gas pipeline. Journalism organizations denounced the detainment of two reporters.
Football is Trumpball lite
With President Trump, who needs a reality show about violence, domination, and sexism – not to mention brain damage?
Documents reveal ICE using driver location data from local police for deportations
Over 80 local law enforcement agencies, from over a dozen states, have agreed to share license plate location information with ICE.
Next stage of Net Neutrality conflict begins
We need to continue to build power to ensure Internet access is seen as a human right and a tool of free speech with equal access for all.