Three-year-old allegedly abused in federal custody as Trump policies prolong detention of immigrant children
A lawsuit alleges a toddler was sexually abused while held for months in ORR custody as stricter federal procedures increased detention times for immigrant children.
California just blocked police body cam use of face recognition
Our democracy gives us the power as a society to reject surveillance that is invasive, discriminatory, and wide-reaching. We will continue to use that power to create a society free of face surveillance.
VIDEO: Tamir Rice Killing: Activists Push for Arrests After Judge Finds Probable Cause to...
The police officer that shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was holding a toy gun at a playground, is currently being charged. This is finally occurring after six months of absolutely no progress on the trial.
Why we need a four-day workweek
Shortening the workweek re-prioritizes the well-being of workers, addresses economic inequality, and aligns work with the needs of the modern era.
The Dutch city that offered refugees a permanent home
When 500 refugees arrived in their community, residents of Zaandam were wary. But by the time the newcomers could apply for residency status in Europe, neighbors didn’t want them to leave.
Everything old is new again
The Trump administration revives institutionalized torture.
“Give us the moratorium”: Rep. Cori Bush sleeps on Capitol steps demanding eviction protection
“This isn’t easy. This is not performative in any way. I would rather be at home, but I understand the urgency and the need of this crisis right now.”
Oh look, police reforms didn’t work
To the surprise of no one but naive liberal backers of the police, expensive reforms to law enforcement have done nothing to curb the killings.
‘2020 really belongs to us’: The youth climate movement rallies around the election
The Sunrise Movement and progressive allies are applying new strategies to turn out young voters—and to convince parents to pull the lever for Democrats.
Reverend William Barber: Leader of the Biggest Social Movement the Media Won’t Talk About
Reverend Dr. William Barber, president of the North Carolina NAACP and voice of the Forward Together movement is "challenging the legislators and governor to be true to the constitution and true moral values." So where's the media coverage?