Supreme Court rules that a large portion of Oklahoma is Native territory
The major decision prevents state authorities from prosecuting offenses committed on Native land because such crimes are now under federal jurisdiction. … Keep Reading
All Falls Down: Toppled Confederate monuments push NC Gov to dismount reminders of racist legacy
Move on building park dedicated to the African American experience, sparks the removal of Confederate statues … Keep Reading
Mississippi legislature votes to retire state flag with the Confederate symbol
The 1894 banner, the last of its kind, has become yet another emblem of the Confederacy to be removed by lawmakers in … Keep Reading
House approves landmark legislation for Washington D.C. statehood, Senate shuts it down
Historic vote marks the first time a chamber of Congress has backed legislation to make the country’s capital a state. … Keep Reading
Landmark victory for LGBTQ with Supreme Court decision on workplace protections primes challenges against military ban, religious freedom
Decades-old Civil Rights law addressing employer discrimination expands its understanding of sexual orientation and gender, but might open the door for other … Keep Reading
Vermont residents unhappy about years-long delays with body cameras for cops
Sweeping reforms in law enforcement come to Vermont as residents pressure police to implement long, overdue reform measures. … Keep Reading
Cuomo says New York City needs to practice better social distancing, or else
New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, issued a warning to New York City after video footage showing residents violating social distancing orders … Keep Reading
Newark mayor denounces hate crimes and police brutality, proposes to outlaw white supremacist groups
In response to growing Black Lives Matter protests, Baraka puts forth edict against white nationalism and racism. Can it stop those issues … Keep Reading
Marijuana convictions dismissed in Los Angeles, establishes faster way to clear cases with cutting-edge tech
Thousands have cases dismissed after laws pass decriminalizing marijuana. … Keep Reading
Post-Trump acquittal ‘the fate of the Republic is now in the precious hands of the American people.’
US President Donald Trump skates through US Senate proceedings as the Republican majority-Senate voted for his acquittal. … Keep Reading