Research suggests less affluent countries more dedicated to wildlife conservation than rich countries
There are varying levels of commitment to conserving threatened species by nations around the world, and research published in the journal Global Ecology and Conservation last month suggests that rich, developed countries are frequently doing the least.
Homeland security’s civil rights unit lacks power to stop abuse of migrant kids
The children’s lawyer was incensed. Her two tiny clients — one of them blind — had been in a shelter for three...
The great land robbery: How federal policies dispossessed black Americans of millions of acres
This mass land dispossession is part of the pattern of institutional racism and discrimination that has contributed to the racial wealth gap in the United States.
Death by firing squad: Sister Helen Prejean on Trump’s moves to ramp up executions
The second Trump administration is now pursuing the death penalty in dozens more cases across the country.
Federal prison guard arrested for accepting bribes
Harris accepted bribes in exchange for smuggling drugs and contraband into prison.
The Supreme Court is corrupt. Let’s fix it.
And they wonder why their public approval rating—and legitimacy—are in the ditch!
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 10, 2018
Trump rule would give $2.5 billion tax cut to big bank fat cats, Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting asylum seekers, Argentina Senate votes against legalizing abortion, and more.
Refugee Anne Frank Was Turned Away By the U.S.
Anne Frank and her family sought refuge in the United States and, like many other Jewish refugees during the time, were denied. Is history repeating itself with the refugees from Syria?
The rising Chinese dream
The 21st century might very well be defined by the ascendant Chinese dream.
Second Officer Acquitted in Freddie Gray Trial
Although Officer Caesar Goodson Jr. failed to put a seatbelt on Gray and ignored multiple requests for medical attention, he has become the second Baltimore police officer acquitted of all criminal charges against him.