Tag: justice
The empire’s new clothes
But here’s the truth of our moment: the larger picture of American (in)justice has become far more damning than any case could be.
Anti-abortionists played the long game, and they are winning
The U.S. is sliding toward a grim future where abortion is criminalized with little support for families. This “new normal” is disproportionately impacting low-income people of color.
Former correctional sergeant sentenced to prison for assaulting inmates
"Corrections officers are expected to safeguard the civil rights of prisoners. These officers ignored their duties and must be held to account for their actions.”
5 Pittsburgh cops fired after fatal arrest involving stun gun
None of the terminated officers currently face any criminal charges for causing the death of Jim Rogers after tasing him at least eight times.
What is public health justice, and how do we fight for...
It’s about spreading awareness of the disparities and the inequalities created by unequal distributions of money, power, and resources within the public health sector and fighting for those most impacted by demanding policy changes.
Federal correctional officers plead guilty to bribery and smuggling charges
Each is currently scheduled to be sentenced on May 17, and each faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
We are militarism’s hostages
There is a danger that our world, with all the beauty and value that it contains, will be destroyed by this cynical game for power and money, in which civilians are militarism's hostages.
Independent review released after police fracture elderly woman’s arm
According to the assessment, staffing shortages at the police department are leading to fatigue and frustration, while the quality of law enforcement has declined due to policies pushing officers to increase the number of arrests and citations.
Trump-appointed judge sides with cops who brutalized DAPL protesters
A decision that critics have characterized as a tacit endorsement of the violent repression of climate justice advocates.
It’s time for corporations to get off the sidelines on social...
It’s both good ethics and good business to support the rights of Black Americans and women when they are under assault.