Don't Touch That Dial, The Coup Hearing Is On
The January 6th House committee finally begins its hearings tonight. The committee intends to lay out what happened on the day of the insurrection, the larger effort to overturn the 2020 presidential ...
9 Jun 202220min
Achy Breaky World Economy
Congressmembers yesterday and today are hearing from the family members of the victims of recent mass shootings across the country. They’re there to essentially beg lawmakers to act on both gun violen...
8 Jun 202220min
Can Austin City Limit Abortion Criminalization?
As abortion access continues to decline on the local level, lawmakers and advocates across the country are devising new ways to protect abortion access as much as they can, where they can. Chito Vela,...
7 Jun 202217min
Another Weekend Of Gun Violence In America
There were at least five mass shootings this weekend in a matter of 27 hours, according to the Gun Violence Archive. This slate of recent mass shootings, which include Buffalo and Uvalde, has compelle...
6 Jun 202217min
Don't Rainbow-Wash On My Parade
June is Pride Month, the unfortunate time when many corporations claim they support LGBTQ+ people, but also support politicians who actively work against LGBTQ+ rights. It’s not a new phenomenon – eve...
3 Jun 202223min
The Depp-Heard Verdict And Its Social Impact
A jury found that both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were liable for defamation in their lawsuits against each other. But the jury awarded significantly more in damages to Depp, and his team is treating...
2 Jun 202221min
The Life And Legacy Of George Floyd
The first of several funeral services started for the victims killed by a gunman at a school in Uvalde, Texas. And over the weekend, the Justice Department said it would open a probe into the local la...
1 Jun 202226min
The Police Response To The Uvalde Shooting
Parents and other community members in Uvalde, Texas, are criticizing local police for its handling of the Robb Elementary School shooting where 21 people were killed on Tuesday. In addition, many are...
27 Mai 202227min
