Standing Rock Joins the World’s Indigenous Fighting for Land and Life
Military-style troops confronted Dakota Access demonstrators recently, underscoring the common narrative U.S. tribes share with the world’s Indigenous Peoples.
Poor and Inadequate Police Training Plus Systemic Racism Produce Tragedy
We need adequate support for those who struggle with mental health issues and a reorientation away from the systemic racisms.
Tell the NYPD: Release Records of Undercover Operations at Black Lives Matter Protests
Help us tell the NYPD to release their records and provide transparency for the undercover operations in peaceful protests.
NYPD Sent Undercover Officers to Black Lives Matter Protests
The NYPD is refusing to release records detailing their undercover operations.
Former Mayor Pleads Guilty After Embezzling From Food Bank
Although the corrupt former mayor only admitted to stealing more than $5,000, estimates from the food bank place the actual number near $55,000 in stolen funds.
Trump Economic Adviser “Pushing” for Climate Denier and Fossil Fuel Apologist to Head EPA
If Trump wins in November, will his climate and energy team wipe out any U.S. progress on the ever-worsening global climate crisis?
Doing What the Feds Won’t on Corporate Political Disclosure
A tiny Washington nonprofit is trying to do what Congress and the SEC won't.
The Obama Administration just Quietly Protected Millions of Seniors from Abuse
Nursing homes will no longer be able to use a common tactic that allows them to stay out of court and avoid scrutiny.
Police Refuse to Release Video of Officers Killing Unarmed Mentally Ill Man
Ignoring calls from the community for total transparency, Chief Davis refuses to release the cellphone video to the public.
21 Peaceful Protestors Arrested During Prayer Ceremony at Standing Rock
The officers responsible were from the Morton County Sheriff’s Department, the same department that sent officers armed with mace and attack dogs against the protestors earlier this month.