Today in history: Tom Hayden turns 76 (that’s the spirit!)
In addition to being an editorial board member and columnist for The Nation, Hayden regularly publishes his commentary in other major media.
Chicago activists see “window of opportunity” to push for police reform
The number of demonstrators has grown steadily since the release of the video of Laquan McDonald's murder. Organizers are hoping they will soon reach a critical mass.
San Francisco residents demand police chief’s resignation over Mario Woods shooting
Chants such as "Our community is under attack. What do we do? Stand up fight back" rang out in front of City Hall.
Segregationists should be disqualified from the Supreme Court!
The vilest things are coming from the mouths of arch-segregationists, including the bunch that sits on the United States Supreme Court.
Jury finds Oklahoma cop guilty of assaults on 13 black women
One victim highlighted the dilemma she faced after the assault: "What am I going to do? Call the cops? He was a cop."
Syrian refugees more welcome in Wisconsin than Walker?
Despite conservative cajoling, voters recognized that Scott Walker just wasn't presidential material.
Women's health advocates say attacks on them are terrorism too
Ultra-right Christians have been practicing terrorism against providers and consumers of women's health services for years, injuring and even killing patients and medical personnel.
GOP won't let go: continues hitting Planned Parenthood and Obamacare
Not even the domestic terrorist attack on the Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado has slowed down the momentum to defund the organization.
Southern mayors rebuke fear mongers; welcome refugees
Shortly after the governor of Florida told CNN News that he wants no Syrian refugees in his state, Mayor Andrew Gillum of Tallahassee, the state capital, said he will welcome them.
Samaria Rice retains faith that justice will be done for Tamir
"I don't need all this attention, but I feel like I have to do something good with it, I have to turn my anger into something positive."
