Fired sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to stealing nearly $200K
“People at all levels of government work hard every day to serve the public and it's particularly hurtful because an incident like this stands out to erode the public’s trust.”
The propaganda of war
There are multiple efforts at present to strengthen and revive the peace movement in the United States, and this is a critical necessity.
As Exxon pushes Gulf refinery during March Madness ad blitz, facility offered $1.4B tax...
The tax breaks came amid opposition by area fenceline communities, who have expressed concerns about the potential for explosions and air pollution.
10 charts on the state of U.S. workers on the 2nd pandemic Labor Day
While workers are continuing to struggle under Covid, corporate lobbyists are converging on Capitol Hill to block proposed pro-labor reforms.
Police sergeant found guilty on all counts after participating in Capitol riots
Both officers were initially placed on administrative leave for attending the Capitol riots. The town fired them after their arrests.
Federal judge refuses to erase former sheriff Joe Arpaio’s conviction
As an unapologetic racist, Arpaio abused his authority for decades while arresting people based solely on the color of their skin.
Caution: Children at work
Is the Return of child labor the latest sign of American decline?
No Refuge: Unless Solutions are Found, the Global Refugee Problem Will Only Get Worse
It is human nature to react to crises in the moment rather than look for long term solutions but there is no doubt that the current system of housing people in tent cities, detention centers or demanding that they return home is both cruel and unsustainable.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, August 29
Hurricane Maria caused 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico, California joins nine other states and enacts trio of gun control bills that affect domestic violence offenders and more.
2016 and beyond: Justice jumping genres
A historic year for environmental justice saw government failures in Flint, a resurgent Native voice, and a merging of movements. We're watching where it’s headed in the new year.









