Lawsuit filed against jail officer for shooting inmate with shotgun on video
“At the time of the shooting, Prado was absolutely no threat to any of the corrections officers.”
Today’s young adults want to redesign capitalism. But into what?
The data suggest that today’s young people are losing faith in capitalism—and ready to embrace something much more fair.
Video reveals police sergeant kicking handcuffed teen in the face
“That is unacceptable and intolerable and that’s why we charged him.”
New report offers blueprint for a ‘clean slate’ for workers to fight economic inequality...
“Democracy at work should be a right, not a fight.”
How climate change ensures hotter weather as new normal for Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon serves as an apt metaphor for the future challenges of a hotter planet.
Medicaid on the chopping block: GOP budget advances as disabled protesters cry, ‘You will...
Republicans push deep Medicaid cuts in late-night sessions as disabled protesters are arrested, and millions face the loss of life-saving coverage.
Environmental groups sue to block ‘unconstitutional’ new law allowing fracking in Ohio state parks
“This is a clear example of the Ohio legislature ignoring constitutional requirements that are in place to ensure Ohio citizens can participate in the legislative process."
He was filming on his phone. Then a deputy attacked him and charged him...
Police can arrest people for “cover charges,” like resisting arrest, to justify their use of excessive force and shield themselves from liability. In Jefferson Parish, 73% of the time someone is arrested on a “cover charge” alone, they’re Black.
The costs of a casual job are now outweighing any pay benefits
The evidence on hourly wage differences leads us to conclude that casual workers are not being adequately compensated for the lack of paid leave, or for other forms of insecurity they face.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, July 13, 2018
Justice Department reopens the Emmett Tiller investigation, Trump's global chaos tour, Ireland passes bill to fully divest from fossil fuel by end of 2018, and more.