Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Former police officer sentenced to federal prison for using excessive force

“The actions of Mr. Maynard are disturbing and violate the trust placed in him by the community.”

Send Obama to Gitmo

President Obama has said he’s like to visit Cuba before leaving office. Wouldn’t it be grand if he visited Caimanera to make an announcement that the prison would be closed and the lovely Cuban seaport would finally be returned to its rightful owners?

Court halts Texas law on book ratings, upholding freedom in school libraries

In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court blocks a Texas law that aimed to impose ratings on library books, citing constitutional violations and safeguarding the right to free expression.

What Iowa Did for Bernie Sanders

The “virtual tie” between Sanders and Clinton was the result of several coin tosses when 6 precincts came to a tie. So what's next for the Sanders campaign?

Obama Administration Urged to Halt Dumping of Offshore Fracking Waste Into Gulf of Mexico

"The proposed permit violates the Clean Water Act because it causes an undue degradation of the marine environment."

How mass protest created a breakthrough on the climate crisis in the Netherlands

In the fall of 2023, activists with Extinction Rebellion Netherlands, or XR NL, were able to create an important whirlwind moment that may serve as a model for the next wave.

USDA to distribute $2.2 billion in funding to Black farmers who experienced discrimination

The Biden administration announced it will distribute $2.2 billion in financial assistance to 43,000 farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who were discriminated against in the agency's farm lending programs.

Obama Just Protected Planned Parenthood Funding Permanently

State funding for Planned Parenthood may no longer deny any service, including abortions.

Global inequality surges as top 1% capture $42 trillion in new wealth over past...

As the wealthiest 1 percent amass unprecedented riches, inequality deepens, posing a dire threat to democracy and the planet, urging a reevaluation of global tax policies.

Georgia judge strikes down six-week abortion ban in landmark ruling, citing women’s rights and...

Reproductive rights advocates celebrate a major victory, as Judge Robert McBurney rules the LIFE Act unconstitutional and restores abortion access up to 22 weeks of pregnancy.