Tag: corruption
6th New Jersey police officer arrested in FBI corruption probe
Charged with conspiring to deprive individuals of civil rights under color of law, Daniel Pent faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Mueller, Russiagate, and the 2020 elections
The only true magic bullet in this case is the collective determination of all Americans who still believe in decency and democracy.
The roots of police violence in Chicago: How cops have targeted...
"It’s been part of the culture, along with the code of silence, along with the systemic racism that is so prevalent in the Chicago Police Department."
Miami cop found not guilty for negligence after shooting unarmed man
“The difficulties posed by this case are clearly represented by the jury’s inability to come to a verdict on three of the four charged offenses.”
This is how white privilege goes to college
The recent college cheating scandal surprises no one. The super-rich have long relied on “legacy admissions” to get them into their elite college of choice.
House passes HR 1 – a sweeping anti-corruption bill to get...
“HR 1 restores the people’s faith that government works for the public interest, the people’s interest, not the special interest.”
US has supplied UAE $27B in arms despite nation’s links to...
We look at how U.S. weapons are supporting the ongoing devastation in Yemen with William Hartung, director of the Arms and Security Project at the Center for International Policy.
Former Baltimore police sergeant indicted for planting gun and witness tampering
“Prosecuting criminals who work in police agencies is essential both to protect our communities and to support the many honorable officers whose reputations they unfairly tarnish.”
LAPD Commander demoted after suspicious car crash
Jeff Nolte, who headed the LAPD’s Force Investigation Group, has been on paid leave since allegedly crashing his car and fleeing the scene.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez grills Michael Cohen, laying out plan to probe...
“In five minutes, this freshman congresswoman just laid out a whole investigative plan for three more topics into Donald Trump’s potentially criminal activities.”
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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.
Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
Trump’s Project 2025 architect pick sparks fears for Social Security and Medicare cuts
President-elect Trump’s nomination of Russell Vought, a lead figure in Project 2025, signals the potential for deep cuts to critical safety net programs, despite campaign promises to protect them.
Millions who prepare America’s food go hungry: Why food service workers face crisis-level food...
Food service workers prepare meals for millions but often can’t afford to eat themselves, facing low wages, food insecurity, and corporate resistance to change.