Over a decade ago — in response to grassroots organizing against mass incarceration and police violence — a bipartisan coalition took shape. It brought together billionaires, large liberal non-profits, universities, rightwing think tanks, and politicians from both parties. Its stated aim was to reform the bloated criminal justice system on humanitarian grounds. Kay Whitlock argues … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden releases 1,684 page, $1.75 Build Back Better Act without paid leave or most Medicare expansions. Democrats hammer oil and gas CEO’s at hearing on industry’s role in causing the climate crisis and efforts to … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Facebook whistleblower tells congress social media company ignored known dangers. Michigan executes man with mental disabilities for murder he committed 28 years ago. State and local elected officials respond to southern California oil spill. Family of Mona … Continued
Democrats Sue Trump & GOP Under 1871 KKK Act for Threatening Voters of Color; Professor Carol Anderson on Police Killings, Trump, the Clintons & Her New Book “White Rage”; Meet Birgitta Jónsdóttir: The Ex-WikiLeaks Volunteer Who Has Helped the Pirate Party Reshape Iceland; Morocco: Massive Protests Against Neoliberalism, Privatization Follow Death of Fish Seller.
Democrats Sue Trump & GOP Under 1871 KKK Act for Threatening Voters of Color; Professor Carol Anderson on Police Killings, Trump, the Clintons & Her New Book “White Rage”; Meet Birgitta Jónsdóttir: The Ex-WikiLeaks Volunteer Who Has Helped the Pirate Party Reshape Iceland; Morocco: Massive Protests Against Neoliberalism, Privatization Follow Death of Fish Seller.
Democracy Now! Special: Final Presidential Debate; “Ramshackle” Battle to Retake Mosul from ISIS Led by U.S. Despite Obama Vow Against Boots on Ground; The Real Vote Rigging: Republicans Make It Harder for Millions to Vote in 2016 Election; “The Police Killings No One Is Talking About”: Native Americans Most Likely to be Killed by Cops.
Democracy Now! Special: Final Presidential Debate; “Ramshackle” Battle to Retake Mosul from ISIS Led by U.S. Despite Obama Vow Against Boots on Ground; The Real Vote Rigging: Republicans Make It Harder for Millions to Vote in 2016 Election; “The Police Killings No One Is Talking About”: Native Americans Most Likely to be Killed by Cops.
Keith Lamont Scott’s Wife is Latest Black Woman Forced to Film State Violence Against a Partner; Activism Works: Charlotte Police Release Dashboard & Body Camera Video in Keith Lamont Scott Killing; Marc Lamont Hill Responds to Trump: “We Can’t Arrest Our Way Out of a Problem of State Violence”; Lawyer for Gitmo Prisoners Released to … Continued
Keith Lamont Scott’s Wife is Latest Black Woman Forced to Film State Violence Against a Partner; Activism Works: Charlotte Police Release Dashboard & Body Camera Video in Keith Lamont Scott Killing; Marc Lamont Hill Responds to Trump: “We Can’t Arrest Our Way Out of a Problem of State Violence”; Lawyer for Gitmo Prisoners Released to … Continued
Moral Mondays Leader Rev. Barber: Release Video of Keith Scott Shooting, It Belongs to the Public; Protests over Tulsa & Charlotte Police Killings Stem from Economic Policies That Perpetuate Racism; Sen. Warren Calls for Wells Fargo CEO to Resign & Face Investigation Amid Growing Scandal.
