Justice

The battle against the Dakota Access pipeline is being waged as a renewed assertion of indigenous rights and sovereignty, as a fight to protect clean water, but, most importantly, as part of the global struggle to combat climate change and break from dependence on fossil fuels.

As video proves decisive in holding police accountable for police brutality across the country, it's important you know your rights when filming a police officer. Democracy Now answers questions regarding people’s rights with Jay Stanley, a senior policy analyst.

“The conduct alleged in this complaint is a grave threat to national security, placed lives at risk, and represents a betrayal of our armed forces.”

Dashcam footage depicting the officer’s blatant use of excessive force against a handcuffed man who was not resisting was released.

U.S.-backed Saudi aggression is stoking anti-American sentiment in Yemen.

“I don’t see how anyone could believe there was integrity in this process.”

The water protectors will fight "until [they] know for sure that this black snake is dead."

Exxon is represented on the ALEC corporate board, and has funded ALEC since as early as 1981, providing at least $1,730,200 between 1998 and 2014.

Republicans push deep Medicaid cuts in late-night sessions as disabled protesters are arrested, and millions face the loss of life-saving coverage.

Sharpening truth with moral outrage and clever, insightful ridicule is precisely how we weaponize it.