Progressive Briefing for Thursday, July 12, 2018
"Papa" John is at it again, activists raise money to post bond for detained immigrants, Hawaii Supreme Court rules against anti-LGBTQ hate group, and more.
Race for profit: Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor on how banks & real estate biz undermined black...
Recent census data reveals the homeownership rate for African Americans has fallen to its lowest level since before the civil rights movement.
“I just felt like I had no control over my body”: Survivors of alleged...
“We have more than 40 women who filed sworn testimony in court despite consistent attempts by ICE to silence them.”
Former police officer sentenced to prison for excessive force and obstruction
“Officers aren’t only expected to enforce the law in their communities, they are expected to follow it themselves.”
States are doing a terrible job enforcing laws meant to protect farmed animals
Lack of law enforcement leads to needless suffering for sentient beings.
Humanity lives
To be better humans, we need to tell the truth and not let ourselves fall victim to greed and corruption.
How we won the ‘no’ in #NoDAPL – and what we must take on...
Native-led direct action and solidarity are the foundation stones as we continue to protect our water and Mother Earth.
The long ordeal of whistleblower Chelsea Manning
Chelsea Manning is expected to be released on May 17.
‘An act of terrorism’: Mexico plans legal action against US after 6 citizens killed...
"Mexico would like to express its utmost, profound condemnation and rejection of this barbaric act."
Obama Endorses Clinton, Then Undermines Her On TPP
Democrats can help Clinton in the election by passing a strong plank in the party platform opposing the TPP and similar “free trade’ agreements.