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How Community Land Trusts Can Fix Detroit’s Foreclosure Mess
Nearly 1 in 6 properties across the city faced tax foreclosure last year. Land trusts are one way to keep buildings affordable.
Michigan Mine Gains Two State Permits, Tribe Vows to Continue Fight
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality this week approved a general mining permit on sacred ground.
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Governments Shut Down the Internet More Than 50 Times in 2016
Governments around the world shut down the internet more than 50 times in 2016.
New Student Lawsuit Details ITT Tech Scam
Former students filed a lawsuit against the collapsed for-profit college giant ITT Tech.
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US Special Operations Forces Deploy to 138 Nations, 70 Percent of the World’s Countries
Whether Trump will heed advice to decrease Obama-level Special Operations Forces deployment rates remains to be seen.
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Even Leonard Peltier’s Prosecutor Calls for Clemency
The former prosecutor of Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier joins thousands calling for clemency saying it is “in the best interests of justice.”
What if Renters Got the Same Tax Deductions and Refunds as Homeowners?
Renter rallies have stoked interest in a law giving tenants tax deductions and refunds on rents just like homeowners.
Trump and the Flawed Nature of US Democracy: An Interview With Noam Chomsky
The US political system is inherently flawed and dangerous, says Noam Chomsky.
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Give John Walker Lindh, the “American Taliban,” a Chance to Tell His Story
There's more to Lindh's story than youthful missteps. He experienced US military interrogation firsthand.
“Saviors” Believe That They Are Better Than the People They Are “Saving“
Could charity and the mission of many non-governmental organizations be related to white privilege?