The absence—and presence—of Daniel Ellsberg
Dan had made history in 1971 by revealing the top-secret Pentagon Papers, exposing the constant litany of official lies that accompanied the U.S. escalation of the Vietnam War.
In five years, Chicago has barely made progress on its court-ordered police reforms. Here’s...
Now many of the city’s reform advocates have lost faith in the process and are increasingly concerned that the opportunity for lasting reform is slipping away.
Ending food insecurity in Native communities means restoring land rights, handing back control
“If we fed ourselves for thousands of years, I don’t know why we can’t feed ourselves now.”
Judge says NYPD illegally withheld footage in police shootings
A New York state judge said the NYPD was operating in “bad faith” when it denied requests to release body-worn camera footage from the killing of Kawaski Trawick.
How unions safeguard workers’ sweat equity
When companies do threaten to close worksites, unions step up to preserve jobs and protect communities.
From Crispus Attucks to Michael Brown: Race and Revolution
More than 245 years ago the killing of Crispus Attucks launched a revolution in the streets of Boston. Fast forward to Michael Brown and two things still remain clear: "We never know what sparks a revolution and black lives matter."
Environmental activists halt Mountain Valley pipeline construction
The temporary construction comes as activists across the state are ramping up pressure to block the pipeline.
“Nothing to lose”: Colombians protest “fascist mafia regime” amid deadly police & military crackdown
“The country has been a place of repression.”
Militarized police unleash tear gas on peaceful Stop Cop City protesters
Activists face aggressive response while opposing construction of controversial "Cop City" training center in Atlanta.
‘Massive step forward’: Starbucks’ historic shift towards union collaboration
Will the collaborative spirit lead to a fair and equitable resolution for all parties involved, setting a new standard for labor relations in the corporate world?