No nukes for power, posturing or destruction
“In a world rife with geopolitical tensions and mistrust, this is a recipe for annihilation."
Police officer charged with criminal homicide of unarmed teen
“Taking human life is one of the most important things in this community, dealing with these types of tragedies. You do not shoot somebody in the back if they are not a threat to you.”
How advocates are fighting voter suppression
As the 2020 election season gets under way, activists are beginning to push back against voter disenfranchisement across the country.
This is voting in 2016: Armed intimidation squads, purged rolls, 868 fewer polling stations
All of this comes as this year’s presidential election is the first in half a century to take place without the full protection of the Voting Rights Act.
Time for a Nonviolent Assault on Our Blood-Stained Congress
“It is time to end this experiment with transmogrifying the entire US into Tombstone Territory with everyone armed to the teeth prepared to either be a bad guy or take out a bad guy. It is not working.”
DC sues Trump administration over attempted takeover of city police
District leaders warn of unprecedented assault on home rule as lawsuit seeks to block federal seizure of MPD.
Syrian missile attack, an opportunity to challenge militarism
We must lift the fog of war before it gets too thick.
Is U.S. climate policy killing capitalism?
It’s the Koch Brothers and the rest of Big Oil, and Big Gas, and Big Coal.
Why are there fees on everything?
They hide the true cost when you buy a good or service.
‘I came to put my body on the line:’ Both inside and outside hearing,...
"Many citizens before me have fought for the equal rights of women. I can't be silent when someone is nominated to the Supreme Court who would take our equal rights away."