Asylum seekers win in court as federal judge rules against indefinite & arbitrary detention
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled asylum seekers who have passed a credible fear interview should be given humanitarian parole, not indefinite detention.
Holding the line on torture
Here’s a disclaimer of sorts: ever since I witnessed the effects of U.S. torture policy firsthand in Central America in the 1980s, I’ve had a deep personal interest in American torture practices.
NYC Agrees to Pay Over $4 Million to Family of Akai Gurley
In order to settle the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Gurley’s family, Liang has agreed to pay $25,000 to Kimberly Ballinger, the mother of Gurley’s young daughter Akaila.
‘We’re still going to be making sure people have access to abortions they want...
CounterSpin interview with Jill Heaviside and Oriaku Njoku on reproductive rights assaults.
From Palestine to Black Lives Matter
"I want to see more conversation about what it is going to take to preserve the quality of life of black people in this country, who are being systematically murdered, incarcerated, and otherwise marginalized and disenfranchised."
Why Bernie Sanders’ Brainstorm Shouldn’t Die
While running for office, Sanders backed the idea of using the US Postal Service as an alternative to pay lenders and other expensive fringe financial services.
Independent investigation by inspector general slams NYPD for continued biased policing six years after...
Report on Biased Policing Recommends CCRB Take Over Investigation of Racial Profiling Complaints
Wednesday, June 26, 2019, New...
2020 Democratic candidates take on “NoKXL Pledge”
So far, ten of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates have signed the “NoKXL Pledge” and have promised that on Day One in...
Millennial organizers want to see an intersectional understanding of gun violence
It is time for an intersectional approach to gun violence prevention, in order to effectively keep all of our communities safe.
CodePink founder Medea Benjamin threatened with arrest after protesting U.S. Foreign interventions
I think people should know that there is a systematic attempt to intimidate those of us who are standing up for international law.