Wednesday, May 1, 2024

As Public Pensions Shift to Risky Wall Street, Local Politicians Rake in Political Cash

A recent political scandal in which investments done in secret are politically connected with Wall Street's firms who are in return earning millions off of taxpayers is getting little coverage. Journalist David Sirota is revealing his findings about these secrets to Democracy Now.

‘Stand your ground’ laws linked to 11% spike in US gun homicides: study

Researchers say the state-level laws "should be reconsidered to prevent unnecessary violent deaths."

FactChecking Trump’s climate speech

It will take nearly four years to complete the process for withdrawal, meaning that the final decision will not happen until after the 2020 presidential election.

Former correctional captain pleads guilty to assaulting detainee

“When members of law enforcement engage in excessive force, they not only victimize an individual but do grave disservice to the dedicated work of so many others who honorably serve the public.”

Leaked draft opinion shows Supreme Court set to strike down Roe v. Wade

"While abortion is still legal, tonight's report makes clear that our deepest fears are coming true. We have reached a crisis moment for abortion access. We don't have a moment to spare—we must act now."

SCOTUS temporarily allows parts of Trump’s Muslim ban, will rule on decree in the...

Some of the conservative Justices did, however, indicate that they would be willing to uphold the ban, in full.

Russia, NATO, and the future of neutrality

Neither the formerly non-aligned of Europe nor the currently non-aligned of the Global South are interested in furthering Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions.

On July fourth, a message for patriots

On this holiday, and every day, that flag and the promise it symbolizes are not Trump’s supporters to abuse, but belong to a nation that will uphold and someday vindicate them.

As coup evidence mounts, progressives eye Georgia to jail Trump, not feds

The January 6 committee, Justice Department, and activists are diverging.

Oregon Sheriff: The FBI is Pursuing a Criminal Case Against Armed Men Occupying Federal...

It is still unknown what charges the armed men will face.