Populist Proposals Win in 2014
While the Democrats had a poor showing at the polls in 2014, populist and progressive ideas surged. An array of unabashedly populist ballot initiatives were passed by pollsters.
Trump’s at war with US intelligence – and (for once) he’s right
By giving America it’s dumbest and cruelest wars, the best and brightest left room for a dumber and crueler leader to end them.
Amnesty International report exposes IDF’s lethal force against West Bank civilians
The report comes amidst Israeli officials' assertions that their military actions are focused on Hamas, contradicting evidence presented by Amnesty that highlights the frequent targeting of civilians.
From crime bill to Iraq War vote, Biden’s legislative history under scrutiny as he...
Biden is also known for close ties to the financial industry and voting to authorize the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.
California is the world’s number one importer of Amazonian oil, report finds
Tracking oil exports in the Amazon identified that the majority of Amazonian oil comes from Ecuador and ends up in the hands of large California-based corporations.
Best nations really are the brightest. Solution: Close the reason gap
America's pushing dumb and dumber, while dumbing down the next generation.
LAPD Chief Calls For Criminal Charges Against Officer in Fatal Shooting
LAPD police chief Charlie Beck has called for charges Officer Clifford Proctor, who shot 29-year-old Brendon Glenn in the back as he lay on the ground.
Google, Trump, and the arrogance of power
Such abuse of power is morally wrong.
No charges filed against NYPD officer who killed Eric Garner on video
Justice Department officials announced Tuesday that no federal charges would be filed against suspended NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo for directly causing the death of Eric Garner in 2014. Despite the fact that Officer Pantaleo was recorded...
Sheriff’s officers charged with assaulting suspects
A federal grand jury in Tennessee recently indicted two Grundy County Sheriff’s Officers for using excessive force against arrestees in separate incidents. According to...