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LAPD Releases Footage From Police Killing of Valentina Orellana-Peralta
“Her death was preventable!” said attorney Ben Crump, who was hired to represent the family of the 14-year-old.
January 6 Committee to Investigate Trump’s Calls to Allies Before Capitol Breach
Rudy Giuliani, Steve Bannon and others seeking to delay certification of Biden's win were reportedly called by Trump.
Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) Speaks on Apartheid, Palestine, Climate Crisis and More
The anti-apartheid icon was a leading voice for human rights and peace around the world.
World’s Most Destructive Climate Disasters of 2021 Cost Nearly $200 Billion
The author of a report on climate costs says dollar signs alone cannot calculate the losses caused by extreme weather.
Tuition Debt Financing Companies Help For-Profit Colleges Stay in Business
Most of the companies that service for-profit colleges’ student debt operate under the radar of government regulators.
Rural America Is Facing an Invisible Eviction Crisis
In places where rental assistance has been slow to be delivered, eviction cases are piling up. No one’s tracking it.
Navajo Organizers and Miners Are Fighting for Compensation for Uranium Exposure
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act has failed to justly compensate Navajo communities affected by nuclear testing.
Desmond Tutu, Fierce Opponent of South African and Israeli Apartheid, Dies at 90
Desmond Tutu helped lead South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle and supported the BDS movement for Palestinian rights.
Warrior Met Coal Miners Are Spending Christmas 2021 on Strike
The current impasse in negotiations, miners report, is over what happens when the strike, which began in April, ends.
Apple Workers Held Christmas Eve Walkout for Their Safety Amid Holiday Shopping
A group of Apple employees are also calling on customers to not shop in the tech giant's retail or online stores.