police violence
NBA players denounce decision not to charge Breonna Taylor’s killers
September 24, 2020“We feel like we’ve taken a step back, that we haven’t made the progress we were seeking,” said L.A. Lakers guard Danny Green. “Our voices aren’t being heard loud enough. But we’re not going to stop."
Read moreAshland, Wisconsin rallies for student safety, demands end to SRO program
September 15, 2020The community is urging the removal of Ashland High School’s SRO, or “School Resource Officer.” These are heavily armed policemen deployed in schools, ostensibly in response to the rise of modern school shootings.
Read moreSome wins, some losses with new California policing laws
September 10, 2020New bills now awaiting the governor’s signature were inspired by recent police shootings and killings of unarmed African Americans.
Read moreRural America fights gun violence and Trump-backing thugs
September 8, 2020Rural communities like Sequim, Washington, contrary to stereotypes put forward by the right wing, are involved in the fight for progressive solutions to the nation’s problems.
Read moreTrump defends Kenosha killer; Biden says president is ‘toxic’
September 1, 2020Biden takes off the gloves and asks voters directly: “Do you really feel safer under Donald Trump?”
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