Juneteenth: A celebration of black liberation & day to remember “horrific system that was...
Juneteenth is “much more complicated and much more complex than is traditionally presented,” increased recognition of the day “provides an opportunity to have a thorough remembrance of this horrific system that was slavery.”
Federal judge orders military to accept transgender troops at the start of the new...
“This is a complete victory for our plaintiffs and all transgender service members, who are now once again able to serve on equal terms and without the threat of being discharged.”
A new ally against excessive CEO Pay: Pope Leo
The Catholic leader’s criticism comes as members of Congress call for tax hikes on corporations with huge CEO-worker pay gaps.
Supreme Court opens door to conversion therapy in free speech ruling
In an 8-1 decision, the Court struck down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing a therapist’s First Amendment claim over state efforts to restrict a practice rejected by major medical organizations.
Americide
The most egregious example of "Americide" is our country's treatment of African-Americans. It's exhibited in the many profitable corporations—manufacturers, banks, insurance, railroad—that had their roots in slavery.
Chileans Boycott Supermarkets to Fight Corruption
After the latest corruption scandal, thousands of Chileans joined a boycott against three supermarket companies accused of collusion.
How global tax dodging costs lives: New research shows a direct link to increased...
This is money that could otherwise be spent on things like clean water, sanitation, education and health care.
The meaning of America
We are forgetting the real meaning of America – the ideals on which our nation was built. We are losing our sense of the common good.
Sanders calls for DOJ investigation into Israeli killing of American activist Ayşenur Eygi
Senator Bernie Sanders demands a DOJ investigation into the killing of Turkish-American activist Ayşenur Eygi by Israeli forces, highlighting a pattern of impunity for the deaths of American citizens in the occupied West Bank.
Ex-Chicago Cop Jason Van Dyke freed early over murdering Laquan McDonald; activists seek Fed...
Van Dyke—who was the first police officer in the United States to be charged with murder for an on-duty shooting—was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison, but was freed early for “good behavior” after only serving a little over three years of his sentence.








