Former deputies arrested after man dies in police custody
“While we can never take away the pain of the Ambler family, the grand jury has sent a clear message that no one is above the law.”
South Carolina cops on leave after arrest video goes viral
“There is no reason for the level of force we saw on that video yesterday. There’s no reason for that.”
‘Epic Fail:’ Feminism and Ecological Crises
It seems homo sapiens’ domination of Earth is coming to an end as the result of today’s processes of resource extraction and waste generation. What can we do to change this trajectory, and is this conversation unavoidable?
An Exciting Democracy Movement Arises in Chicago
“Reclaim Chicago,” a progressive, people-led democratic coalition, are attempting to reclaim their city. Corporate elites and corrupt politicians better beware of the power of thousands of grassroots Chicagoans.
L.A. Deputies Left Inmates Handcuffed to a Wall For Hours
After threatening an FBI agent and falsifying database information, eight L.A. deputies were convicted of obstructing a federal investigation into jail abuse and corruption.
Monsanto to Cut 3,600 Jobs as Public Protests Continue to Stymie Profits
Monsanto’s corruption seems to be catching up with them as sales drop and protests continue to hold them responsible for the dangers of GMOs.
$8.5 trillion untaxed: The urgent call for a billionaire income tax
Recent analysis reveals that America's wealthiest hold $8.5 trillion in untaxed assets, spotlighting the critical need for tax reform to address growing wealth inequality.
Former State Senator sentenced to 18 years in prison for bribery scheme
“Jonathan Woods violated the public’s trust and misused his authority for the purpose of lining his own pockets."
Victory: These two cities just committed to 100% renewable energy
“We have a lot of hard work ahead, but it is encouraging to see more and more communities, businesses and universities understand that renewable energy is not only the right moral choice, but also the right economic choice.”
The short, scary MAGA cosplay ‘revolution’
Without consequences for those who encouraged what happened on Wednesday, up to and including the outgoing president, such lawlessness could become a normal feature of American political life.