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.
New York City council proposes sweeping NYPD reforms
The council has announced a package of bills to reshape the NYPD and improve officer accountability. A City Council member cited a “direct line” from ProPublica’s coverage to the proposals.
Ten surprisingly good things that happened in 2022
As we end a difficult year, let’s pause to remind ourselves of some of the positive changes that happened in 2022 that should inspire us to do more in the year to come.
Former DEA agent arrested for laundering money for drug cartel
“It’s a black eye for the DEA to have one of its own engaged in such a high level of corruption.”
#NoDAPL scores major victory: No final permit for pipeline
This is a tremendous victory over the oil industry as well as their big financiers.
An easier way to get to universal health care
Now is the time to push for better health care. Here are three modest, winnable first steps.
Former police officer sentenced to prison for deprivation of civil rights
Off-duty Buffalo Police Officer Robert Eloff Jr. is going to prison for failing to treat an injured man who later died.
JUSTICE: Cops Sentenced to Prison for Tasering Mentally Disabled Woman
Two South Carolina police officers accused of tasering a mentally ill woman, while she posed no threat to herself or others, were sentenced to prison this week. Are police going to finally be held accountable for their brutality?
Dictionaries banned in Florida school district following new DeSantis legislation
Controversial book removals spark debate over educational freedom in Florida.
Mother of Heather Heyer, killed 1 year ago: Everyone needs to pick up the...
We speak with Heyer’s mother Susan Bro about Heather Heyer’s legacy and what activists can do to combat racism.