During the first family’s historic visit to Cuba on Monday, the Cuban president confronted President Barack Obama about the crippling trade embargo and called on him to “return the territory illegally occupied by Guantánamo Base.” At an afternoon press conference in Havana, the two leaders touted the “concrete” achievements made since the countries resumed diplomatic…
Read moreDemanding Justice for Berta, Cárceres Family Makes Plea for US to End 'Impunity'
In the one month since the murder of Honduran Indigenous and environmental activist Berta Cárceres, calls for justice have not diminished. Fed up with the Honduran government’s lack of “respect” and transparency, as well as its refusal to allow for an independent investigation into the politically-motivated assassination, the Cárceres family and other supporters are in…
Read moreDisregarding Privacy, Court Rules Common Cell Surveillance Method is Legal
In a show of “complete disregard” for privacy, a federal appellate court on Wednesday ruled that the warrantless collection of cell phone location data is constitutional. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in United States v. Carpenter that law enforcement can legally request cell site location information (CSLI) without a warrant on the grounds…
Read moreSanders and Supporters Celebrate 'Momentum' Following Triple Win
After handily winning Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii on Saturday, Sanders is closing in on Democratic rival Hillary Clinton and he says he has the “momentum” to seal the deal. “We’ve won the last five out of six contests, all of them in landslide victories,” the Vermont senator said on CNN on Sunday, referring also to…
Read more'Horrendous': UK Mourns After Labour Party MP Jo Cox Killed by Gunman
This post may be updated as new information becomes available… : Tweets about Jo Cox British Labour Party MP Jo Cox died on Thursday after being both stabbed and shot following an event in Yorkshire with local constituents. As the nation responded to the news with shock and sadness, the police said they are continuing…
Read moreGivenchy debuts first collection under Matthew Williams
It is no easy feat for a label reboot with a new creative director when the world is in quarantine. But that is precisely what Matthew M. Williams faced for his debut collection at Givenchy. With Paris devoid of press and buyers, Williams’ first outing played to his strengths in streetwear, as shown at the…
Read moreDems face identity crisis
Democrats are grappling with how to keep their progressive base happy while winning over white working-class voters who left the party in the 2016 elections. Defections by blue-collar voters cost Democrat Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a…
Read moreRepublican PAC turning attention to Cuomo
A Republican political action committee is reportedly turning its attention and resources toward an initiative against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) in preparation for his 2018 reelection campaign. According to a report in The New York Times published Tuesday, America Rising will launch its initiative Wednesday, aimed at damaging Cuomo’s chances if he enters…
Read moreChicago Teachers, Workers Come Together for 'Unprecedented' Strike for Public Funding
Chicago’s public school teachers are marching in the streets on Friday, calling on local and state officials to increase revenue not only to schools but to public services citywide—and they’re joined by an astonishing upswell of support, as fast food workers, transit workers, higher education professionals, community groups, and others joined in the day of…
Read moreMay Day Rallies Worldwide Demand Workers' Rights
Workers on Sunday marked May Day across the globe with rallies in cities from Paris, to Istanbul, to Manila. Some of the protesters faced violence from police. According to reporting by Reuters, “Turkish police fired tear gas and water cannon and detained more than 200 people after scuffles broke out at May Day celebrations in…
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