Four Marines Dead: Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons Are a Security Problem for the US
Now that four Marines have died at the hands of a civilian who was armed with a semi-automatic weapon, is it time we discuss a ban on such weapons? Assault weapons are a significant source of mayhem and security problems in the U.S.
It’s not that hard to solve homelessness
Our economic priorities have created a serious housing crisis and fueled homelessness. Solving the problem simply requires us to change our priorities from profits to people.
Former corrections officer sentenced to federal prison for assaulting inmate
“The abuse of authority by this law enforcement officer and the violation of the inmate’s civil rights will not be tolerated.”
Climate activists victorious after using a necessity defense
“Zenith Energy Corporation, and the city’s inability to shut it down, is the poster child for what is wrong with our system.”
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 10, 2018
Trump rule would give $2.5 billion tax cut to big bank fat cats, Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting asylum seekers, Argentina Senate votes against legalizing abortion, and more.
Supreme Court curbs judicial review of TPS terminations, putting hundreds of thousands at risk...
In Mullin v. Doe, a 6-3 majority held that federal courts generally cannot second-guess Homeland Security's decisions to end Temporary Protected Status.
Victory! Uzbekistan President Announces Ban on GMOs in Baby Food
Uzbekistan will also adopt measures to restrict the import and consumption of all products containing GMOs.
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.
Employment report: Solar employs more than coal, oil, and natural gas combined
Solar specifically employs the largest share of workers in the Electric Power generation sector.
“CoreCivic”: new name, same for-profit prison greed
We must put an end to this shameful vestige of our country’s worst deeds.