Global Markets Fall Sharply as Virus Cases Spread Past Asia

DAMIAN J. TROISE / The Associated Press Feb 24, 2020 The viral outbreak is threatening to crimp worldwide economic growth and hurt profits and revenue for a wide range of businesses. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Michael Avenatti Is Convicted of Trying to Extort Nike

LARRY NEUMEISTER / The Associated Press Feb 14, 2020 The combative lawyer gained fame by representing adult film star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits involving Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Colin Kaepernick’s Movement Has a New Theme Song

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 16, 2019 While he says he's not an activist, safety Antone Exum is eager to make his voice heard on his new song "Officer Kaepernick." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kaepernick Stirs New Controversy for Nike

ALEXANDRA OLSON / The Associated Press Jul 2, 2019 The shoemaker defers to its star NFL endorser when he raises concerns over a sneaker featuring an early American flag. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Big Business to Supreme Court: Defend LGBTQ People From Bias

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Jul 2, 2019 Over 200 corporations sign a brief urging the court to rule this fall that existing federal law protects LBTGQ people from discrimination. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

America’s Global Hegemony Could Be Coming to an End

Paul Jay / The Real News Network Jun 7, 2019 A new Russian-Chinese alliance threatens to upend the existing world order, argues Rob Jonson of the Institute on New Economic Thinking. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Michael Avenatti Charged With Defrauding Stormy Daniels

JIM MUSTIAN and LARRY NEUMEISTER / The Associated Press May 22, 2019 The lawyer is accused of stealing book deal money from his ex-client amid legal battles with President Trump; he denies the allegations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Michael Avenatti Charged With Embezzlement, Bank and Tax Fraud

BRIAN MELLEY / The Associated Press Apr 11, 2019 The attorney known for representing Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against the president is facing a 36-count federal indictment. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Michael Avenatti Charged With Extortion, Bank and Wire Fraud

BRIAN MELLEY / The Associated Press Mar 25, 2019 Stormy Daniels' former attorney is accused of attempting to leverage his public profile to extract millions of dollars from Nike, Inc. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

USA Gymnastics Leader Quits After Four Days

WILL GRAVES / The Associated Press Oct 16, 2018 Former U.S. Rep. Mary Bono is out after posting a Twitter photo that was viewed as a slam against Nike and Colin Kaepernick. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Can Nike, Too, Sacrifice Something?

By Jessicah Pierre / OtherWords Sep 19, 2018 The company has made millions off former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's message. That money should go right back to the cause that message supports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

America’s Sick Slaveowner Mentality Is Alive and Well

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Sep 11, 2018 The unconscionable treatment of Colin Kaepernick, by NFL and government officials, reveals just how far we as a society still have to go. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )