Relief at Derek Chauvin conviction a sign of long history of police brutality
"You were told, for example, that Mr. Floyd died because his heart was too big […] [but] the truth of the matter is—that the reason George Floyd is dead is because Mr Chauvin’s heart was too small."
As Biden marks 100 years since Tulsa Massacre, calls grow for reparations to close...
We need something much more potent and much more substantial."
The Many Ways Women Are Beaten Down in America
Despite all the successes of women, such as earning the right to economic equality, the white male establishment has prevailed. Are women still second-rate members of society today?
Are Baltimore’s Protests the Prelude to a Revolution?
Baltimore’s riots have become an uprising. The people have demanded to be heard, and now, the city, state and federal government have to listen. The real fight is just beginning.
Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies charged with covering up excessive force
“There is no place in law enforcement for officers who use illegal force and then lie to cover up their crime or the crime of another officer.”
Why America’s health care workers are escalating their fight for fair treatment and patient...
“People are sick and tired, and they’ve had enough, and they’re ready to stand up and fight back.”
Protests Erupt Outside of Greek Parliament as It Approves Harsh Austerity Measures in Bailout...
As new austerity measures were approved in exchange for a third European bailout, Greek activists gathered outside the Greek Parliament on Wednesday protesting austerity. The grassroots movement erupts.
Might Starbucks soon start sharing the bucks?
Baristas in Buffalo are mounting the coffee giant’s most significant union challenge yet.
GOP marks international labor day by pushing death of mandatory overtime
Meanwhile Democratic lawmakers participated in demonstrations on Monday–to protest President Trump’s policies toward immigrant workers.
No victory day
Dealing with stalemates between Russia and Ukraine, environmentalists and climate change, and COVID and humanity.