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Tag: Michael Brown

Five years after Ferguson uprising, still seeking justice and healing

On the fifth anniversary of Michael Brown's death, his family and the town of Ferguson look to the past—and future—to bring about meaningful change.

Parents of Michael Brown settle wrongful death lawsuit

U.S. District Judge E. Richard Webber approved an undisclosed settlement for a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of Michael Brown.

The Best Way To Honor Tamir Rice is by Reforming Our...

How many times will our justice system refuse to charge police with killing unarmed black people?

From Crispus Attucks to Michael Brown: Race and Revolution

More than 245 years ago the killing of Crispus Attucks launched a revolution in the streets of Boston. Fast forward to Michael Brown and two things still remain clear: "We never know what sparks a revolution and black lives matter."

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Noem calls to eliminate FEMA after delaying Texas flood response by days

FEMA officials say Kristi Noem’s own approval policy caused life-threatening delays before she used them to justify dismantling the agency.

Millions of tons of invisible nanoplastics found polluting North Atlantic Ocean

New research finds an estimated 27 million tons of nanoplastics in the North Atlantic, raising concerns for marine ecosystems and human health.

Albanese sanctions: Marco Rubio now acting just like Putin, charging human rights officials

An explanation of why this verbiage is arrant nonsense.

Five facts that show the enormity of American inequality

Whatever wealth exists among America's poor should not be taken away because of some ignorant prejudice of the rich.

No ordinary solidarity—inside Chicago’s hunger strike for Gaza


For 18 days, six members of Jewish Voice for Peace-Chicago led a hunger strike that helped re-center Gaza in the public discourse and pressure elected officials.