Tag: Black Lives Matter
Just so we’re clear: Black mothers aren’t to blame for high...
When famous midwife Ina May Gaskin suggested that Black mothers should make better lifestyle choices to have healthier babies, the Black birth world decided they’d had enough.
Police officer arrested after shooting autistic man’s therapist
Rios was clearly playing with a toy truck instead of a gun.
MLK called for a “radical revolution of values.” The movement for...
50 years ago, King blasted militarism, racism and poverty in his “Beyond Vietnam” speech. The new Beyond the Moment campaign carries forward his radical vision.
Social movements converge on April 4 anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther...
“Every day workers of color across this country face deep-seated racism that would seem to be out of Dr. King’s era, but is, sadly, still reality today.”
Still no answers in Seattle about black Muslim teen found hanging...
Lynching may sound like a foreign term to many people in 21st century America. Not anymore.
Billionaires arrive on private jets to solve inequality, while African children...
To really help the poorest countries, we need to do less: less military, less debt, and less corporate farming.
Climate change forced over 1 million Africans from their homes in...
Disasters triggered by rapid-onset natural hazards affected 33 African countries last year.
BREAKING: Officer who shot Keith Lamont Scott will not face charges...
“It is my opinion that Officer Vinson acted lawfully when he shot Mr. Scott.”
New Yorkers #SwipeItForward to protest policing of fare-beating
This is easy. This is effective. And it’s legal. And this is a way for everyone to be an everyday activist.
Justice Department to Charge Cop in Death of Eric Garner
The plan to charge Pantaleo has been approved by Attorney General Loretta Lynch.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
A progressive vision for education in the 21st century
This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.