Tuesday, November 26, 2024

The five plagues testing humanity

The uncivil war between nationalism and internationalism.

Police officers charged with murder after tasing man to death

“The actions of the district attorney in filing second degree-murder charges is a big step in providing the public with the security that law enforcement is going to be held accountable.”

Why unarmed civilian protection is the best path to sustainable peace

“Unarmed civilian protection challenges the widespread assumption that ‘where there is violence we need soldiers,’ or that armed actors will only yield to violent threat.”

You Used to Be Able to Take Them to Court

The CFPB is working to protect you as a consumer from forced arbitration clauses in financial contracts.
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Can you bankrupt white supremacy? Jury holds Charlottesville organizers liable for $26m in damages

It’s inevitably a one-sided trial when “the McMichaels are the only ones [surviving] that get to claim they’re scared.”

The coming Muslim century: Bad news for Steve Bannon

Countries that welcome immigrants will grow and be economically vibrant.

Drawing equivalencies between fascists and anti-fascists is not just wrong – it’s dangerous

We must be very wary of any attempts to excuse or normalize white supremacy.
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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chair: Obama’s Legacy Rests on Whether He Stops Dakota Access...

A decision on whether the pipeline can proceed under the river rests with the Army Corps of Engineers.

Medicaid Cutoffs: an America horror story

Some 15 million Americans on Medicaid are now being thrown off the program. No elected official should stand for this.

The Deadly Epidemic of Mass Murders Spreading Across America

The US. needs to put an end to these mass murders by making politicians responsible for standing up to the NRA and gun industry. Sure supporters of the NRA are going to put up a fight, but the safety of the country’s citizens is a stake.