New York Times reviews reporter’s ‘likes’ on post advocating Gaza ‘slaughterhouse
Amidst ethical scrutiny, The New York Times delves into the actions of a freelancer whose social media activity casts shadows on journalistic neutrality in conflict coverage.
South Carolina Removes Confederate Flag. Can It Remove Spiritual Illness of Racial Discrimination?
South Carolina has voted to remove the Confederate Flag. But in a state riddled with injustice and racial difference, this is just the first step to what is going to be a long road.
Humanity lives
To be better humans, we need to tell the truth and not let ourselves fall victim to greed and corruption.
Thousands picket as historic strike grips Colorado meatpacking giant
With roughly 3,800 union workers walking off the job, the dispute threatens to effect grocery stores and dinner tables across the country.
“A victory for the people of Puerto Rico”: Gov. Ricardo Rosselló resigns following mass...
Celebrations were held throughout the night in Puerto Rico after Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced he would resign, following 12 days of mass...
29 Arrested as Single-Payer Advocates Disrupt Vermont Gov. Shumlin’s Inauguration
During Gov. Peter Shumlin’s recent inaugural address, protesters took part in a sit-in desiring single-payer healthcare, which the governor had promised to create. Those participating in the sit-in were arrested on spot.
We remember Tiananmen, the 30th anniversary of the pro-democracy protests
“This year, we remember their brave efforts in the face of violence and fight for a new generation to learn and to never forget.”
#OccupyCityHall: Mayor’s “tone deaf” pledge to move $1b from NYPD budget fails to satisfy...
“All they’ve really done is shifted money from the NYPD budget over to school safety officers.”
Five Cheers and Four Raspberries for the Supreme Court as it Bars States from...
Congratulations to the five Supreme Court justices for not blowing one result of the court's pig-headedness and making marriage equality the law of the land. This was a victory for common sense and basic democracy.
Racism is behind anti-Asian American violence, even when it’s not a hate crime
Regardless of whether some or all – or none – of these latest assaults on Asian Americans are proved to be hate crimes or not, race plays a historic role.