Is speaking up for Medicare for All a crime?
As a longtime D.C.-area advocate, I’ve visited Capitol Hill and Members of Congress many times. But never before have I felt I...
Police Officer Sentenced to 63 Months for Kicking in Suspect’s Teeth
After a dash cam footage caught an officer kicking in the suspect’s teeth and breaking his nose, a former Des Moines police officer was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison. But why was there no mention of this excessive force in his arrest report?
Musical “Zuccotti Park” Brings Economic Justice to New York International Fringe Festival
"Easily the liveliest of the productions, 'Zuccotti Park' follows the Occupy movement in its early inception and the many narratives that echo a 'People work their ass off and cannot pay the rent' refrain."
We need a housing revolution now
The vision of housing as a human right must become a fundamental part of the progressive vision.
Unequal mercy
Breaking hearts and laws.
California Wants to Execute Innocent Man
Kevin Cooper might face execution next week even though he is said to be innocent.
Eight ways to strengthen our democracy beyond voting
The strength of our civic life depends on what we do outside elections.
Homeland security’s civil rights unit lacks power to stop abuse of migrant kids
The children’s lawyer was incensed. Her two tiny clients — one of them blind — had been in a shelter for three...
Inglewood mayor involved in crash that injured LAPD motorcycle officer
While no arrests have been made, the LAPD continues to investigate the crash for any potential criminal charges.
None of the 2021 science Nobel laureates are women—here’s why men still dominate STEM...
The rarity of female Nobel laureates raises questions about women’s exclusion from education and careers in science and the undervaluing of women’s contributions on science teams.