MLK’s dream of housing equality
Housing was a key part of King’s vision for economic justice, but most black Americans don’t own homes.
Atlanta police shoot and kill Rayshard Brooks as protests demanding racial justice continue worldwide
Brooks' death added to the growing outrage over police violence toward people of color, particularly black Americans, that has fueled #DefundPolice demands and demonstrations across the U.S. and in other countries for nearly three weeks.
DOJ files lawsuit against Alabama for unconstitutional prison conditions
“The United States Constitution requires Alabama to make sure that its prisons are safe and humane.”
Former Michigan governor and others in his administration face charges in Flint water crisis
While the nature of the charges are unknown, charges were brought against former governor Rick Snyder, a Republican, Nick Lyon, former health department director, and other officials in his administration.
Obamacare is actually working
The law has flaws, but more Americans are insured than ever – and insurers are still turning a healthy profit.
Why riot? Toward a typology of social unrest
It is not fair to expect oppressed people to answer violence with nonviolence, but it’s what actually works far more often.
In the New Gilded Age, Social Protest Dominates Academy Awards Ceremony
Oscar winners at the 87th Academy Awards took advantage of their stage time by making statements on behalf of minorities and the discriminated-against. It's being hailed the most politically progressive Oscars ever.
Rover pipeline sets record for environmental violations
Spills are not the only problem.
Our ever-deadlier police state
“We need an effective system of crime prevention and control in our communities, but that is not what the current system is.”
Pro-Palestinian protesters make powerful statement at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade amid Gaza genocide outcry
Activists interrupt iconic parade to spotlight Gaza crisis.