Five things Obama should do before leaving office (but probably won’t)
I offer this list not with a naive optimism that Obama will actually act on them, but rather to point out how many crucial issues a sitting Democratic president has the power to control but often chooses not to.
As Trump names Exxon CEO Tillerson secretary of state, waterkeeper alliance asks EPA to...
“Now is the time to push back against this era of misinformation and move toward climate leadership built on truth and a respect for science.”
Former State Dept employee sentenced to 7 years in prison for accepting bribes
“This is a tragedy for you, for your family, for the government."
Trump’s attack on civil rights hero John Lewis over MLK day weekend
The congressman does not plan on attending Trump’s inauguration, along with a handful of Democrats who are boycotting the event.
New Zealand Parliament votes to decriminalize abortion care
“From now abortions will be rightly treated as a health issue. The previous law required a woman seeking an abortion to go through many hoops.”
Must watch: Bernie Sanders and Bill Nye discuss climate change
“Instead of accepting that the climate is changing, deniers are denying the evidence and dismissing the authorities.”
Native nations gather in DC for 4-day protest against Trump, DAPL
The Dakota Access pipeline demonstration continues to inspire other pipeline fights around the country.
Pentagon sued over Gitmo cancer outbreak
“Defendants took no steps to protect military commissions personnel from the risks associated with the carcinogens found at Camp Justice.”
Fourth officer charged in excessive force case
The maximum penalty for the deprivation-of-rights offenses is 10 years of imprisonment and the maximum penalty for false report offenses is 20 years of imprisonment.
‘To hell and back’: At Jan. 6 hearing, officers describe facing brutal attacks &...
“The fact that you had law enforcement officers from all backgrounds and walks of life who were being … treated in that manner is another example of white supremacy.”