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Researchers say ‘lawful but awful’ police killings need new solutions
Pennsylvania academic researchers said Thursday the epidemic of “lawful but awful” police killings across America won’t change until legislators address the inherent inequities of use of force doctrine baked into officer training and state and federal laws.
Eskimo Pie ice cream ditches 'derogatory' name as companies remove racially insensitive branding
Eskimo Pie is the latest brand to change its packaging amid calls for corporations to participate in the fight against racism.
Susan Rice: Senators who supported Trump belong in 'trash heap of history'
Former Obama national security adviser Susan Rice said one of the reasons former Vice President Joe Biden should be elected is to “consign” the senators who supported President Trump to the “trash heap of history.”Navy upholds decision to terminate Roosevelt Capt. Brett Crozier over coronavirus warning
The Navy is sticking with its firing of Capt. Brett Crozier as commander of the Pacific carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt after he warned of the threat the coronavirus posed to sailors.Cruise industry to extend US sailing suspension until mid-September
June 19, 2020 03:08 PM Tennessee poised to ban abortions due to Down syndrome diagnosis
June 19, 2020 03:01 PM Northam outlines phase 3 reopening guidelines, says Virginia at least a week away from entering it
June 19, 2020 03:00 PM AMC Theatres reverse course on mask-wearing and will now require it
June 19, 2020 02:57 PM Senate Democrats unveil bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
Senate Democrats debuted legislation to make June 19, known as "Juneteenth," a federal holiday.
Mike Lee rebuts Tucker Carlson claim that he is cozy with Big Tech companies
Sen. Mike Lee is fighting back against Fox News host Tucker Carlson's claims that he would rather be on the good graces of tech companies rather than protect the rights of his constituents.
'Horse is out of the barn': DOJ and Bolton clash over classified information in book
Lawyers for John Bolton and the Justice Department clashed in court today as the Trump administration seeks to convince a federal judge to block the sale of the former national security adviser’s book over claims it still contains classified information.Surge in coronavirus cases postpones Black Lives Matter event in Oklahoma
A sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases led organizers to postpone a Black Lives Matter event in Oklahoma City on Juneteenth.YouTube removes video of man expressing regret over becoming transgender for violating 'hate speech' policy
June 19, 2020 02:29 PM Rank and file pressure House Democratic leadership on renewables amid infrastructure push
June 19, 2020 02:23 PM Cuomo considers 14-day quarantine for those arriving in New York from Florida
June 19, 2020 02:00 PM Biden campaign spending Juneteenth courting black voters
June 19, 2020 01:57 PM 'Fundamentally unfair': Barr slams proposals for transgender people in women's sports
Attorney General William Barr on Friday threw his support behind the Idaho state government for preventing transgender people from participating in women's sports.