Justice

In normal times, we often see a gradual chipping away of basic rights like we’ve seen in the trials of Julian Assange, where a narrative, some of it true, a lot of it based on character assassination and outright lies, has been built over time, denying the publisher the presumption of innocence.

As new austerity measures were approved in exchange for a third European bailout, Greek activists gathered outside the Greek Parliament on Wednesday protesting austerity. The grassroots movement erupts.

These alleged actions are outrageous in any civilized society but amplified in a small community such as Stow.

That campaign is continuing as the bill moves toward a final vote on the House floor that is expected on March 23.

With this year being the warmest in recorded history, we begin the year with climate activist and author Bill McKibben voicing the dangers of not confronting global warming. Consider this a warning.

We are forgetting the real meaning of America – the ideals on which our nation was built. We are losing our sense of the common good. 

Or confronting the needless scourge of poverty.

Last year’s water protectors garnered worldwide attention, but several pipeline fights – such as the Enbridge Sandpiper pipeline victory – got little public notice.

Brian Twigg set at least three fires, burning 57 acres.

This power shift hasn't just changed paychecks—it has fundamentally altered the physical and mental health landscape for millions of Americans.