Mumia Abu Jamal granted new sentencing hearing
An appeals court has granted Mumia Abu Jamal a new sentencing hearing in the death row political prisoner's ongoing legal battle. The decision represents the second time the appeals court has rendered such a judgment.
In Cleveland, outrage at Kasich "slash-and-sell" plan
Public officials, labor, religious and community leaders in Cleveland denounced the "slash and sell" budget proposed by Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich at a town hall meeting last week.
Calif. Republicans list 53 demands, no solutions
California's Republican legislative minority, in response to the state budget, are trying to ram through an agenda that does not reflect that there is a Democratic governor and Democratic majority in the state legislature.
Cop tied to torture goes to jail, but allegations continue
The city of Chicago is facing allegations that police tortured suspects into false confessions through much of the 70s and 80s.
Latino community rejects DOJ whitewash in Gutierrez case
A coalition of community and labor activists in Sacramento, California are demanding justice for Luis Gutierrez who was fatally shot by three deputies last year and were recently cleared by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Coalition offers better choices to fix state budget
A coalition in Connecticut is calling on the governor and legislators to adopt measures to help maintain vital public services during the recession including education, health, housing, job training, public safety, environmental protection, and transportation systems.
Cop found not guilty in slaying of African American youth
A grand jury ruled that the police killing of Danroy "D.J." Henry, Jr., the African American Pace University football player cops shot outside of a bar in suburban New York, was not a crime.
U.S. Chamber planned dirty tricks, smears against unions
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reportedly paid a law firm to initiate a campaign of political sabotage against unions and other progressive groups that have opposed its policies.
Illinois sues to prevent pension for cop tied to torture
Activists against police torture here welcome Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan's lawsuit to stop Jon Burge, the former police commander convicted for lying about the torture of suspects, from receiving his pension.
Anti-immigrant laws are problem, not solution, study shows
A new study shows that "enforcement only" strategies are likely to cause large scale suffering and disruption rather than solve the undocumented immigration problem.
