Progressive Briefing for Thursday, July 5, 2018
Protests at the Statue of Liberty, a neo-Nazi has governmental security status, the Supreme Court rules against unions, and more.
The Black Lives Matters Speech You Can’t Miss
Jesse Williams delivers a speech dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Immigrants held in private northwest detention center report death, suicide attempts amid crackdown
This all comes as a federal judge blocked Washington state from fully enforcing a law intended to increase oversight at the for-profit immigrant jail, run by GEO Group.
Disgust greets White House correspondents’ dinner as Israel kills journalists in Gaza
Amid laughter and applause at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, protests outside highlight the stark contrast with the dire situation facing journalists in Gaza.
Why Can’t Our Economy Promote Equality and Shared Prosperity?
"If you're not at the table, you're on the menu." The "Take On Wall Street" campaign intends to put you and me — the People — at the table for a change.
Retired Philly cop indicted for alleged sexual assault
“No matter who you are, if you commit a violent crime, we are committed to holding you accountable and keeping our community safe.”
Why in the world would Trump tap Perry to be energy secretary?
Rick Perry has zero expertise or experience for the job he's being handed.
The Supreme Court upholds DACA. So what now?
We have to be willing to embrace new ways of thinking about creating healthy communities, in the same way we’ve changed our habits during the current pandemic.
To save Main Street, tax Wall Street
Tax avoidance by the wealthiest Americans is drying up our heartland communities and squelching opportunities for young people.
Meet the Nebraskans who could stop Keystone XL (again)
But TransCanada is intervening in the process in its own way.