Friday, August 28, 2026

Former police officer sentenced to 25 years for killing stranded motorist

Convicted of manslaughter while armed with a firearm and attempted first-degree murder, Raja was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison.

Starbucks workers across 14 states launch historic unionization bid in a single day

"It's important that we're recognized as people rather than profit machines."

My hunger strike for Gaza: A 31 day experience

I began this hunger strike to demand that my government end the siege on Gaza.

Protecting and serving white supremacy

The connections between the police and the far right expose not only the sympathies of individual officers, but the social role of the police.

Former congresswoman sentenced to 5yrs in federal prison

“It is incredibly disappointing that an elected official, who took an oath year after year to serve others, would exploit the needs of children."

Three Republicans vote to kill Senate effort to repeal Obamacare

All it took was three Republicans to vote against the bill. Has this killed Republicans efforts to repeal Obamacare for good?

300,000 flood Sydney Harbor Bridge in historic march to demand end to Gaza genocide

Defying torrential rain, hundreds of thousands in Australia’s largest city joined a growing global movement calling for a Gaza cease-fire, humanitarian aid access, and political accountability for Israel’s military campaign.

Michigan’s Water Crisis Has Gotten So Bad The National Guard Has Been Deployed

It's the governor's latest attempt to address a growing public health crisis.

An Afghan woman’s reflection on Afghanistan post 9/11

What has the US really gained in this ongoing, never-ending travesty? And by what measurement do we assess any progress?