Police violence reached an all-time high last year—are we ready to shrink police budgets?
If we want to see a significant reversal to the ruthless march of police savagery, we’re going to need to put our money where our mouths are.
Tree keepers: Where sustaining the forest is a tribal tradition
The Menominee tribe of Wisconsin has sustainably harvested its woods for nearly 170 years, providing a model for foresters worldwide. Amid climate change and other threats to the forest, the tribe continues to follow a traditional code: Let the healthy trees keep growing.
The Best Way To Honor Tamir Rice is by Reforming Our Broken Justice System
How many times will our justice system refuse to charge police with killing unarmed black people?
Trump card: Ryan Zinke and the battle for America’s public lands
This is a legacy that will still be impacting both people and planet long after he’s gone.
The Revolt of the Anxious Class
Most middle-class individuals are good people, not bigots or racists. They work hard and they have a strong sense of fairness. But their world has been slowly coming apart. And they’re scared and fed up.
Guns, desperate migrants, and dangerous drugs
Guns from America are pouring into Mexico, arming violent drug gangs.
The real reason teachers are quitting
Defend our teachers. Pay our teachers. Value our teachers. The work they do determines our future.
Court rules that deputy can be sued for shooting downed man and stomping head
“An officer has the right to terminate the threat, but not terminate the person.”
Former LA County Sheriff convicted on federal felony charges
While planning to appeal, former Sheriff Lee Baca faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
Native American voters get boost in North Dakota
After a lengthy legal fight, state and tribal officials reach settlement over ID law