Civil Rights
This ‘Cop City’ Protester Was Jailed, Lost Her Job, and Now Faces Terror Charges
Priscilla Grim is among dozens of protesters now facing the same RICO "mob boss" charges as Donald Trump.
Book Bans Are Discriminatory And Bad, U.S. Dept of Education Rules
The ruling against a Georgia school district is a response to book bans across the country, which have targeted titles about race and LGBTQ topics.
Florida School Bans Movie About School Segregation After One Complaint from a Parent
The parent reportedly thought the Disney movie based on a true civil rights story would “teach white children to hate Black children.”
‘Mississippi Lynching’: What Happened to Rasheem Carter?
A Black man disappeared last year after telling his mother that men were chasing him and yelling slurs. A month later, Rasheem Carter was found reportedly decapitated. His family wants answers.
Firing of Colorado Librarian Violated Anti-Discrimination Laws
A librarian was terminated after promoting programs for LGBTQ teens. The state says the district violated civil rights laws.
‘It’s Very Freeing’: The Queer History of Roller Skating
From the integrated roller derbys of the 1930s, to the days of roller disco, roller skating has a long history of diversity and inclusion.
Virginia Court Blocks Republican Attempt to Criminalize LGBTQ Books
Two politicians tried to use an obscure “obscenity” law to stop Barnes & Noble from selling the books to minors under threat of criminal punishment.
Black Cop Who Watched George Floyd Die Thought He’d Be Fired If He Intervened
J. Alexander Kueng even said that Derek Chauvin, who knelt on Floyd’s neck for more 9 minutes, technically had the ability to terminate him.
Cops Told Homicide Lieutenant George Floyd Was Still Breathing. He Wasn’t.
“What they told me and what was on the video is totally different,” Lt. Richard Zimmerman said.
Cops Who Watched George Floyd Die Never Said He Wasn’t Breathing, Paramedic Testifies
Paramedic Derek Smith testified Wednesday that none of three officers informed him that George Floyd wasn’t breathing and had no pulse.
Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Lying to Police About Fake Hate Crime
The ex-‘Empire’ actor was found guilty of five out of six charges.
Julius Jones Has 2 More Days to Live
Oklahoma is set to carry out an execution Thursday despite the parole board telling them not to. Twice.