Courts & Law

‘Historic Victory’: Trump Disqualified From Illinois Ballot

Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams Feb 29, 2024 The decision comes ahead of a highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a Colorado challenge to the 2024 GOP front-runner's candidacy based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Must Decide Which Side She’s On

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Mar 5, 2020 Will it be the corporate establishment or working people? How the Massachusetts senator chooses could determine the Democratic nomination. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Commutes Blagojevich Sentence, Pardons Others

ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and MICHAEL TARM / The Associated Press Feb 18, 2020 The president grants clemency to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former NYPD commissioner Bernie Kerik, financier Michael Milken and others. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Illinois Governor to Reinstate Thousands of Suspended Driver’s Licenses

By Melissa Sanchez / ProPublica and Elliott Ramos / WBEZ Chicago Jan 20, 2020 Gov. J.B. Pritzker's newly signed legislation seeks to break the link between income level and access to mobility and valid identification. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Storms Sweep Southern U.S., Midwest as Death Toll Rises to 11

JUAN A. LOZANO / The Associated Press Jan 11, 2020 Tornadoes, thunderstorms and high winds cause severe damage and power outages. Deaths reported in Louisiana, Alabama and Texas. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Little Kids, Locked Away

Jennifer Smith Richards, Jodi S. Cohen and Lakeidra Chavis / ProPublica Nov 19, 2019 A new investigation finds that children are being isolated against their will in schools across Illinois. Often, it's against the law. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

Feds Bring New Sex Crimes Charges Against R. Kelly

SARA BURNETT and CARYN ROUSSEAU / The Associated Press Jul 12, 2019 The singer, who already faces state charges, is accused of attempting to silence his victims with bribes, blackmail and physical abuse. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: Who Will Go After Trump’s Corporate Socialism?

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Jun 27, 2019 As the debates kick off and the Democratic primary begins in earnest, there's only one question that truly matters this election cycle. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The IRS Has Been Weaponized Against the Working Poor

Paul Kiel and Jesse Eisinger / ProPublica Dec 12, 2018 A new ProPublica report finds recipients of the earned income tax credit are more likely to be audited than those earning 20 times as much. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The School Privatization Agenda Has Taken a Hit

By Jeff Bryant / Independent Media Institute Nov 22, 2018 Among the positive signs from the recent midterm elections is the pushback against privatizating public education in the U.S. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

HUD Inspections Are Passing Apartments in Unspeakable Conditions

Molly Parker / ProPublica Nov 16, 2018 A new report suggests the department has colossally failed low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Says He Won’t Seek Third Term

MICHAEL TARM / The Associated Press Sep 4, 2018 The announcement comes the day before the start of one of the biggest police-shooting trials in the city's history. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )