Progressive Briefing for Friday, September 14
15 groups account for nearly all dark money, Trump claim Democrats rigged hurricane death toll, Bezos commits fraction of $163B fortune to help homeless, and more.
Progressive Briefing for Monday, October 1
Trump accused of rigging FBI's Kavanaugh probe, Sanders demands FBI investigate whether Kavanaugh committed perjury, Las Vegas strip to go dark on one-year anniversary of worst mass shooting in U.S. history, and more.
Former Equifax manager sentenced to home confinement for insider trading
“The integrity of the stock markets and the confidence of investors are impaired by those who use nonpublic information for personal gain.”
How to attempt racial healing—even during a Trump presidency
America’s past truth and reconciliation processes show us what works.
California to become the first state to ban fur sales
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Saturday banning the sale and manufacture of fur products in his state. This...
Arizona to use people in prison to fight its wildfires, pay $1.50 an hour
Incarcerated people clearing brush, in temperatures that hit 115°F in Phoenix for six days in a row last week, will make $1.00 per hour.
“It is in Our Power to Do Something”: After Another Massacre, Will Public Mobilize...
The recent shooting in a black church in South Carolina has led President Obama to call for immediate action on gun control. The U.S. needs to recognize the fact that these situations of mass violence does not happen in other countries with stricter gun control laws.
The Lonely American
In today's technological day and age it's impossible to build relationships and structures that are vital for civic engagement and resistance to corporate power. Yet, have we been transformed into commodities?
Why Jeffrey Sterling Deserves Support as a CIA Whistleblower
Revelations from brave whistleblowers are essential for the informed consent of the governed. But the relentless prosecution of Sterling renders a key implicit message to other potential whistleblowers.
NY cop pleads guilty to violating handcuffed man’s civil rights
If the Court accepts the plea agreement, Officer Matthew Felitto will receive a sentence of probation along with a $7,500 fine.






