Governors are stiffing workers – and democracy
In Ohio and beyond, governors are signing corporate-backed laws to stop local communities from raising their minimum wages.
Should we fight a war on white terrorism?
Although its precise scale is hard to measure, violent white supremacy is clearly a problem in the United States.
New Jersey’s movement against ICE detention is not going away
These actions, organized by a seasoned coalition of pro-immigrant rights groups in the state, have now been going for over a month.
Teen’s family awarded $3.75M after son gunned down by LA sheriff’s deputy
Although deputies claim that the teen had a gun, no firearm was located at the scene.
‘Lock and load’: Trump-loving extremists react to FBI search of Mar-a-Lago
"None of this demonstrating in the snow shit," one commenter wrote in a MAGA forum. "Summertime was made for killing fields."
Supreme Court keeps Navajo Nation waiting for water
The court case was the Navajo Nation’s bid to accelerate the process and secure water for its reservation.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, October 5
Over 300 arrested at Senate offices during #CancelKavanaugh sit in, who talked to the FBI in the Kavanaugh investigation, Virgin Atlantic flies first commercial plane on recycled waste carbon gas and more.
Former CIA officer arrested after caught spying for China
Jerry Chun Shing Lee was arrested this week and charged with unlawful retention of national defense information.
Taking out a student loan for your child can hurt your own financial well-being
Studies have shown that student loan debt influences household decisions and outcomes.
How Sandra Bland’s Tragic Death Inspired America’s Newest Congressional Caucus
The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls will push elected officials to prioritize the demographic’s needs.