Why 2016 May See a Record Top 1%
America’s top earners will be rushing to maximize their 2016 income if Democrats gain a sweep in November. But what happens next will be what really matters.
Childcare workers in Ohio charged with child endangerment
A state inspection found that the safety and child abuse training required by the staff was initially not met.
Third correctional officer pleads guilty following assault of mentally ill inmate
A third former Tennessee correctional officer pleaded guilty to a federal offense and admitted concealing other correctional officers’ assault of an inmate by covering up a prison security camera with his hand. Three out of at least five correctional officers...
Tara Houska: Denying #DAPL permit is “momentous occasion,” but we must remain vigilant
Tara Houska, an indigenous lawyer, praises the decision by the Army Corps to deny the DAPL permit, but cautions the water protectors and their supporters to remain vigilant.
Trump order will block 500,000 legal U.S. residents from returning to America from trips...
The president's ban will affect those who are in the U.S. already on visas and green cards.
What is a public forum?
How a platform operates should not depend upon whether it is owned by a private company or not.
After Texas walkout, Sanders says Senate Dems must show the ‘same courage’ by passing...
“We must pass S. 1, the For The People Act. The future of American democracy is at stake.”
Facebook often removes evidence of atrocities in countries like Syria and Myanmar – but...
Recent history has shown that social media companies cannot be trusted to preserve vital digital evidence of atrocities.
Deputy on leave after controversial arrest of mother and teen on video
A Texas sheriff’s deputy was placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation into the incident.
Kids suing Trump hope the courts step up on climate change
Congress and the White House aren't going to address the climate crisis anytime soon. Will judges?