COVID Vaccine Conveys More than Immunity
The rollout and distribution of the COVID vaccine says something about our individual and cultural values, but is it anything we want to admit?
Civil Rights
Federal Judge Tosses Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Transgender Fire Chief in Rural Georgia
Rachel Mosby says she was terminated soon after she began reporting to work as a woman.
What to Expect if You Get Arrested
You must be familiar with your rights so that you can dispute malpractices done by the police in court.
Jacob Chansley Scores a Civil Rights Win
QAnon Shaman Jacob Chansley will be served organic food in detention per a court order that is a First Amendment win for the free exercise of religion in prison.
Lawsuit: Female Inmates Say New Mexico Prison Served Rats in Stew and Oatmeal
The women say recall how rats once fell into a kitchen stew–which inmate workers were then ordered to serve to their fellow prisoners.
Land Rights: Four American Perspectives
America’s story is full of ideas about what land rights should be. It’s not only private property and No Trespassing signs, so explore and find out!
Maryland’s Frederick County to Pay $125k Discrimination Settlement to Salvadoran Woman
The lawsuit claimed Frederick County Sheriff Charles Jenkins actively side-stepped federal law, forcing “suspicious” motorists to undergo immigration checks for even petty offenses.
Baltimore Brokers Say Erie Insurance Discriminated Against Black Residents
One of the three brokers said Erie Insurance told him to stop underwriting policies for people with “city”-sounding names.
Dr. King, Unity, and the Putsch
As we pause to honor Dr. King, his vision, and that of the Founders, seems as far away as ever.
Increasing Surveillance Isn’t the Answer
It’s tempting to hand police increasing surveillance powers after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, but the unintended consequences could hurt progressive causes.