A Public Defender Fights to Save His Two Incarcerated Brothers From Covid-19
Lance Wilson is the lead plaintiff in a class-action suit against the Bureau of Prisons for its negligent response to the pandemic.
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How Trump Gutted OSHA and Workplace Safety Rules
Trump’s attack on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has left workers vulnerable to Covid-19.
Austin’s Vote to “Reimagine” Policing Prompts Threats From State Officials
After the city council approved millions of dollars in budget cuts, Texas leaders proposed capping tax revenue for cities that defund police.
Texas Republicans Ran a 20-Year Experiment. The Results Are In.
The state’s energy crisis didn’t come out of nowhere: It took decades of deregulation to make it happen.
Alex Morse Has a Second Opponent: Local Media
Western Massachusetts media were quick to cover allegations against Alex Morse, but dropped the story once it got more interesting.
Joe Biden Is President, but Donald Trump’s Legacy of Violence Looms
Now that Trump is gone from office, what’s next? The Intercept’s reporters share their thoughts on the transition of power.
How "Cancel Culture" Repeatedly Emerged in My Attempt to Make a Film About Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova
The experiences of three pioneering LGBT women as part of the same film reveal much about the current moment.
Hundreds of Activists and Elected Officials Call on Mayors and Cops to Decrease Police Power
More than 200 people sent letters to mayors, police chiefs, and county and sheriffs’ associations on Friday demanding concrete policy changes to policing.
Federal Prosecutors Engaged in Unprecedented Push to Jail Protesters Before Trial
Shamar Betts has been detained since June for a provocative flyer he posted on Facebook amid protests over the killing of George Floyd.
“There Was a Very Real Fear That We Would Not Make It Out”: Rep. Pramila Jayapal on Her Escape From the Capitol Riot
The congresswoman has since tested positive for Covid-19 after being locked down with unmasked Republicans.