How Bail Reform Trapped Marijuana Activist NJ Weedman In Jail
The case of NJ Weedman shows how the state’s bail reform act allows for detention without bail and extra time to be added to a trial date.
At Trial, Officers Undermine Notion Jason Van Dyke Feared For His Life When Killed Laquan McDonald
In the murder trial of Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago police officer who shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times, the outcome truly seems up for grabs.
What The U.S. Could Do If So Much Money Wasn’t Wasted On Health Care
It is almost impossible to wrap one’s head around the amount of money the United States wastes on health care. Here are some ways that money could be better spent.
In City That Once Banned Drones, Evanston Police Crafted A Secret Drone Policy
Evanston police quietly maintained an unreleased internal policy regarding the use of drones, according to a document obtained by Lucy Parsons Labs. The document [PDF], entitled “Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations” and dated July 25, 2018, lays out departmental guidelines for the use of drones. It is included in the
CIA-Backed Firm Touted Social Media Surveillance Of Students To Sell Services To Evanston Police
Emails obtained by Lucy Parsons Labs reveal that Geofeedia touted social media surveillance of students to sell their services to Evanston police.
FBI, Border Patrol Bypass Hate Groups As Leading Perpetrators Of Anti-Muslim Incidents
More Islamophobic episodes were instigated by federal agencies than hate groups or individual bigots, according to a report from CAIR.
In Case Against Indigenous #NoDAPL Activist Chase Iron Eyes, Judge Accepts Plea Deal That Drops Most Serious Charges
North Dakota judge approves plea deal for attorney and indigenous activist Chase Iron Eyes, dropping serious charges including inciting a riot.
Taxes And Provider Pay: Two Challenges The Single-Payer Movement Must Address
If efforts to pass Medicare for All are ever going to succeed, supporters are going to have to get serious about addressing two big political hurdles.
‘I’m For Disruption’: Interview With Prison Strike Organizer From Jailhouse Lawyers Speak
Jared Ware interviews a representative from Jailhouse Lawyers Speak to get their thoughts on planning the August 21 prison strike on the inside and outside.
Pittsburgh Votes To Expand ‘Amazon of Healthcare’ After Threat To Shut Down Hospital For Low-Income Patients
After University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) threatened to close hospital in low-income neighborhood, city council approved major expansion plan.
