Tag: racism
Special report: In the streets with the New Poor People’s Campaign...
Demonstrators descended on Washington Monday in the latest protest staged by the new Poor People’s Campaign, which organizers say is the most expansive wave...
Giving a pass to anti-Muslim bigotry
Islamophobia enters the government, is incorporated into the law, and becomes increasingly acceptable in America.
What happened to Roseanne? The same thing that happened to lots...
The Trump movement uses racism and immigration to turn the Roseanne Barrs of the world from eco-feminists to Trump supporters.
Study finds 5,000 people may have died from Hurricane Maria in...
Cable news covered Roseanne for over 10 hours. They covered Hurricane Maria's death toll in Puerto Rico for just over 30 minutes.
Homeless man files lawsuit after wrongfully arrested for using counterfeit $10...
“A person like me would've gotten an apology, but a person like Emory somehow finds his way in handcuffs for trying to pay for his breakfast with real money.”
Police officer suspended for kicking handcuffed man’s head in video
Although several officers witnessed the assault against the restrained suspect who was not resisting, the arrest report failed to mention the overzealous officer's actions.
Kanye West should visit the Montgomery Slavery Memorial, and take President...
There is a space in the heart of Alabama that might be just the place for Kanye West to reflect on slavery.
Ranks of notorious hate group include active-duty military
The involvement of current or former service members – often with sophisticated weapons training – in white supremacist groups has long been a concern.
Juvenile detention officer arrested for civil rights violations resulting in teen’s...
“By and through this bounty system, Johnson caused, encouraged and induced juvenile detainees, in exchange for rewards and privileges, to forcibly assault.”
Mumia seeks to show top state judge doubled as prosecutor and...
Philly cops get priority courtroom seats.
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).