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.
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."
Chicago police chief sacked, Mayor Emanuel flees to Paris
It was announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, that Garry McCarthy was officially fired from his position as Chicago's Chief of Police.
November election results: Not as good in Virginia as in Louisiana
The problem was Democrats didn't turn out: Only 26 percent of registered voters in Virginia voted.
Chicago protesters demand Mayor Emanuel's resignation
Leaders in the pursuit of justice say demonstrations will continue: there is such profound distrust and alienation from the police in the neighborhoods most affected.
Protests in Chicago after release of video in Laquan McDonald's shooting
"If there was no protest that would mean we've become immune to this madness."
Climate march in Northern California demands environmental justice
"The climate crisis affects more than California, and the actions we take today will determine the world our children and grandchildren will live in tomorrow."
Today in history: Watching the School of the Americas for 25 years
Today, and for the rest of the weekend, School of the Americas Watch (SOA Watch) will gather on its 25th anniversary.
Who will pay for everybody's free college?
A tax on Wall Street speculation will not only make public colleges and universities tuition-free, it will substantially lower interest rates on college debt.
MillionStudentMarch demands end to education profiteering, wage stagnation
According to the #MillionStudentMarch website, 58 percent of the $1 trillion owed in student loans are held by the poorest 23 percent of Americans.
