Thursday, September 24, 2026

Progressive Briefing for Thursday, September 27

The 7 senators who will decide Kavanaugh’s fate, more police violence, a declaration from the third Kavanaugh accuser, and more.

Ethiopians are Crying out for Freedom and Justice

The ruling party of Ethiopia needs to stop the violence, but will no doubt ignore such reasonable calls. The movement for change, however, is sweeping through the country, and the struggle for freedom will go on.

Arizona activists face jail time for providing life-saving aid to migrants crossing Sonoran Desert

Arizona, activists with the humanitarian group No More Deaths go to trial today facing charges for a slew of federal crimes, all due to their efforts to leave water and food in the harsh Sonoran Desert to help refugees and migrants survive the deadly journey across the U.S. border.

Justice Department to Charge Cop in Death of Eric Garner

The plan to charge Pantaleo has been approved by Attorney General Loretta Lynch.

Why we need a new Democratic Party

Americans know a takeover has occurred, and they blame the establishment for it.

Leader of the Standing Rock Sioux on prayers and a President Trump

“We’re about protecting our future. And that’s what he should be about.”

Army Corps claims they will not forcibly remove anyone from Standing Rock

The Army Corps is clarifying their statement, stating that they do not have plans to forcibly remove anyone, but that those that do stay are at risk of being ticketed or arrested.

Spokane climate activists sue U.S. government for constitutional violations

These activists are fighting for their “right to a healthy climate” and to ban fossil fuel trains as a violation of that right.

Union representing 1.7 million U.S. teachers says it will support strikes if schools reopen...

“Nobody wants to see students back in the classroom more than educators. But when it comes to their safety, we’re not ready to take any options off the table.”
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“The games will not go on”: Pro athletes strike for black lives, bringing leagues...

“It’s not just an example for racial justice protesters around the country. I think it’s a challenge to the labor movement as a whole.”