Justice

“We are here today to send a message that President Biden must take action now to ensure the promise of our democracy and protect our freedom to vote.”

Ron Read, a philanthropist and janitor from a small-town in Vermont, shocked his community by leaving behind millions for the common good—gifting the largest bequest to the local library and hospital. What a great way to restore faith in humankind.

According to the assessment, staffing shortages at the police department are leading to fatigue and frustration, while the quality of law enforcement has declined due to policies pushing officers to increase the number of arrests and citations.

“U.S. leadership on climate change doesn't begin or end in Washington.”

Green Worker Cooperatives nurtures co-op startups in the South Bronx.

“The fossil fuel industry craves its own grassroots movement, and they really are having a hard time not appearing to be the thugs that they are.”

As border crossings increased in the second year of the pandemic, Republicans, Democrats and the Washington Post are all in agreement that shelving human rights concerns is the price of keeping unwanted refugees and migrants out of the U.S.

Mary Anne Grady Flores was wearing a scarf on the day she went to prison—but not for protection from the snow.

One teacher joined the NUT the day before the strike so they could join the action. Another filled out their NUT membership form on the picket line.

Historian Pamela Haag’s The Gunning of America refocuses the gun debate on the moguls who made America into the land of guns – and mass shootings.