Everything Wrong With How Our Justice System Treats Poor People, In One Awful Case
“Driving while poor” can be a harrowing experience, as minor offenses can lead to fines that low-income drivers cannot afford.
93% of the Great Barrier Reef is Now Bleached
Coral bleaching events in 1998 led to a death of 16 percent of the world’s coral. This time it may be worse.
Rethinking police reform: From defunding to promoting sustainability
Consistent with the UN sustainable development goals, police sustainability should also be concerned with providing a safe and secure workplace.
The persecution of Steven Donziger
“Why am I the one being locked up? I helped hold [Chevron] accountable.”
New Documents Catch DNC Accepting Money from Anti-Progressive Companies
It may be of some serious interest to both voters and opposing companies that the DNC doesn’t seem to hold steadfast to its values when it comes to asking for, and accepting, money.
Former congressman Anthony Weiner sentenced to federal prison
Weiner pled guilty to one count of transferring obscenity to a minor and must register as a sex offender.
Participatory budgeting includes community members in the public funding process
As governmental authoritarianism intensifies, citizens “double down on democracy” through the participatory model.
Why is a dump for Hurricane Harvey debris next to an African American community?
“It is appalling what is going on in that community."
UAW strike expands to Mack Trucks
The tentative contract included a raise of 19% over five years.
Former DEA agent sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison
“Today’s sentencing reflects DEA’s commitment to hold accountable any DEA employee who abuses the trust of the American people by violating their oath as a federal law enforcement officer.”