The empire comes home
Counterinsurgency, policing, and the militarization of America’s cities.
A children’s Gitmo on the border
It's time to do what we have failed to do for so long now: push back hard on the truly un-American policies.
Unionized judges and public defenders demand due process for immigrants
Long-lasting change, especially under the Trump administration, will require mass mobilization, publicity, workplace action, and an unwavering commitment to due process for all immigrants, regardless of past criminal backgrounds who also are entitled to due process.
Netflix and Bill Nye are saving science – 30 minutes at a time
With Netflix’s ascendancy and the way it’s changing viewing habits, “Bill Nye Saves the World” may be a huge opportunity for science education.
Donald Trump and the Extreme Vetting of Muslims
Trump hopes for a bounce in the polls via this ugly religious bigotry. Here's to hoping that Americans are better than that.
Retail industry claims to embrace criminal justice reform all while trying to derail it,...
Best Buy, Home Depot, Target, CVS and Walmart are among the retailers that have tried to derail state-level criminal justice reforms.
A ‘historic day’ as federal judge orders shutdown and removal of Dakota Access Pipeline
This is the first time a federal judge has closed an operating pipeline for environmental reasons.
LAPD investigates use of force incident on body cam video
The department recently released the body cam footage and confirmed that it has an ongoing investigation into the officer’s use of force due to the fact that no charges were filed against the suspect.
Warren skewers Mnuchin for doublespeak on breaking up banks
What does it mean to be in favor of 21st century Glass-Steagall if it doesn’t mean breaking apart banks?
A school system goes to hell and back again
A pandemic year of hope, trauma, and tragedy, up close and personal.









