San Francisco judges dismiss 66,000 arrest warrants against the city’s homeless
San Francisco chief judge John Stewart and his colleagues dismissed thousands of cases against the homeless for “quality-of-life” crimes such as sleeping on sidewalks because it “was the right thing to do.”
Tell Canada to stop the commercial seal hunts
Put your voices together and tell them that that is what the people want.
Bernie Sanders and others respond to Trump’s Muslim ban
“Trump's anti-Muslim order plays into the hands of fanatics wishing to harm America.”
New Mexico militia member opens fire on protesters demanding removal of controversial statue
“This is not the first report of heavily armed civilian militias appearing at protests around New Mexico in recent weeks.”
Texas sheriff arrested for tampering with evidence in police custody death
If convicted, the sheriff could face up to 10 years in prison.
VIDEO: 'A State of Emergency:' At Least 17 Transgender Women Have Been Murdered This...
"We are living in a moment where we should be incredibly concerned about all of the mechanisms of violence against our community." And it's time we shed some light on the recent killings of transgender people.
VIDEO: Love Wins: After Decades of Struggle, Marriage Equality Now the Law of the...
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court finally puts an end to marriage equality bans. The historic decision requires all 50 states to now permit LGBTQ couples "the fundamental right to marry."
Why the CIA is So Eager to Demolish Whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling
The CIA is on a quest to gain more respect. Is the agency seeking a very harsh prison sentence for Jeffrey Sterling to serve as a warning to others?
Democratic legislators send scathing letter to Amazon inquiring about employee deaths
“Amazon has proven time and time again that it views workers as disposable means to achieving greater profits.”
May Day, workers, refugees and the cracks in the left
“Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here.”