How the Supreme Court undermined the Black vote
Black Americans braved police violence at Selma and galvanized support for the Voting Rights Act. Fifty years later, the Supreme Court’s Shelby decision ushered in a new era of racially targeted voter suppression.
LAPD Releases Name of Officer Who Shot Unarmed Man in the Head
After an unarmed man walked towards police in an “aggressive manner,” an LAPD officer shot him in the head. But why did the LAPD refuse to release the name of the police officer involved in the June 19 incident until now?
VIDEO: Facebook Accused of Censoring Hundreds of Prisoners by Purging Profile Pages Without Cause
With more prisoners using social media, Facebook has been accused of being too willing to delete profile pages of prisoners at the request of U.S. authorities—a growing debate among groups.
Why a Loss for Chicago’s Mayor 1 Percent Could be the Win Progressives Have...
While Chicago politics has always been rough and tumble, this April could mean the beginning of a new era not only for Chicago, but for the progressive wave. Democratic politicians might be forced to finally listen to their base.
Muslim nations are rallying to protect the Rohingya. What about the rest of us?
If only Muslims reach out to help the Rohingya, the international community will suffer another blow to its reputation.
Political Poison
The Flint lead disaster exposed the callousness of people like Michigan’s governor, who blame the poor for all of their misfortune.
Sanders unveils report debunking Starbucks’ claim to be a ‘progressive’ company
"Starbucks has engaged in the most significant union-busting campaign in modern history."
This City Banned K-Cups — Is Your Town Next?
Keurig isn’t the only brand of single-use coffee pods coming under fire in Hamburg, Germany.
Red for Ed: The teachers’ red state revolt rolls on
The teachers' strikes today are part of a national revolt that has been growing for months, arcing from one red state to another.
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Another oil spill, fracking fuels climate change, Mueller investigates Blackwater founder Erik Prince, and more.