Tag: Des Moines
Police Officer Sentenced to 63 Months for Kicking in Suspect’s Teeth
After a dash cam footage caught an officer kicking in the suspect’s teeth and breaking his nose, a former Des Moines police officer was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison. But why was there no mention of this excessive force in his arrest report?
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Revealed: The MAGA plan to ‘take out’ progressive leaders worldwide
Trump-aligned CPAC is backing far-right electoral candidates across Latin America and Europe—including Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán.
When flotillas fight for life, not empire.
Flotillas have become symbols of peace—acts of humanitarian direct action, civil resistance, and cross-border solidarity.
Clean Fifteen’ 2026: The least contaminated fruits and vegetables
For these items, nearly 60 percent of samples had no detectable pesticide residues, making them safer options to buy non-organic.
Millions lose food aid as Trump’s budget law reshapes SNAP
A new analysis finds 2.5 million fewer people received food assistance within months of enactment, with millions more expected to lose benefits as states adjust to new funding requirements.
Why this union paramedic treats an epidemic of inequality
Union members harness the power of collective action to move all ahead. We lift each other up and draw strength from one another.