Court Rules That Grizzly Bears Near Yellowstone Will Remain Protected From Sport Hunting
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of protecting grizzly bears from planned hunts, restoring their status under the Endangered Species Act.
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Cher Sheds Tears of Joy as Pakistan's 'Loneliest Elephant' Wins Bid For Freedom
Pakistan has set up an 8-member panel to find Kaavan 'the loneliest elephant' a suitable home after a ruling by the High Court ordered his freedom.
New Senate Police Reform Bill Looks to Increase Accountability and Promote De-Escalation Training to 'Rebuild Lost Trust'
Introduced by African-American Senator Tim Scott, the JUSTICE Act would increase police accountability and incentives for training programs, and much more.
26-0 Vote Passes the 'Breonna Law' Banning No-Knock Police Raids in Kentucky
Louisville Kentucky Metro Council passed the Breonna Law - a ban on no-knock police raids after one such raid killed resident EMT Breonna Taylor.
Bank of America Pledges $1 Billion to Fight Racial Inequality; Apple, Facebook, Verizon Give $10M Each
Bank of America is committing $1 billion over 4 years to Fight Racial Inequality, while Apple, Facebook, Verizon are pledging $10M Each.
Colorado Senate to Vote on Sweeping Police Accountability Act
Colorado's new police accountability act reforms policing in Colorado—and it has made it through committee to be brought to a vote in less than a week.
In Dozens of American Cities, Officers and Protestors Embrace During Rallies Against Bad Policing
Across the US, protests against police brutality have included dozens of beautiful scenes of brotherhood and unity between law enforcement and protesters.
Sesame Street Joins CNN to Host a Town Hall Saturday Addressing Racism
On June 6, a 60-minute special called, ‘Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism. A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families'.
Remarkable Teen Leads Peaceful Detroit Protest, Gets Call From Mayor: 'I saw your leadership; I'm in tears.'
The Detroit Mayor lauded 16-year-old Stefan Perez who led a peaceful protest in the city making sure everyone obeyed curfew and stayed safe.
Indigenous Group in Brazil Wins Decades-Long Battle Against Illegal Loggers in the Amazon
The Ashaninka people of the Amazon have won a 20-year legal battle with illegal logging interests, securing $3 million and undisputed right to their land.
After Botched Restaurant Burglary Attempt, Owner Offers Free Meals to Anyone Who is Desperate
Owner of pizza shop robbed in Texas answers with compassion and generosity—offering free food on Facebook to anyone who feels desperate.
US Presbyterians Urge Medicinal Use of Marijuana
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has become the seventh major religious organization in the United States to support the use of medical marijuana, an issue expected to come before the US House of Representatives during the week.
Emma Watson Launches Hotline That Offers Free Legal Advice for Women Experiencing Workplace Harassment
Though the first-of-its-kind hotline is currently only available to women in England and Wales, it could spark similar projects around the world.
She Invested $60,000 and Seven Years of Her Life to Free a Stranger From Prison
A 68-year old New Jersey widow was so convinced of a young man's innocence after reading about his murder conviction that she spent 7 years and $60,000 of her own money to see that justice would prevail.
Come to Tony Robbins' 60th Birthday Concert in L.A. Saturday - And Help Save Kids From Sex Trafficking
Get tickets to the Feb. 29 charity concert in honor of Tony Robbins' 60th birthday, to benefit Operation Underground Railroad to fight sex trafficking.
One of the First Technology Companies to Unionize: Kickstarter Employees Win Vote
Workers at the famous crowdfunding site Kickstarter became one of the first hi-tech workforces to unionize, creating Kickstarter United to ensure fairness.
Convict Learns Law, Wins Own Release, Now Works in Court of Appeals
An innocent man doing time in prison is now clerking for a federal court after a fellow inmate told him to "stop playing basketball" and start learning law.
New Proposed Legislation in US House Would End Police Doctrine of 'Qualified Immunity'
Qualified immunity, which protects police officers from legal prosecution, would be repealed under a proposed bill from Amash (L-MI) and Pressley (D-MA).
New Hampshire Passes Bipartisan "Commonsense Reform" Decriminalizing Marijuana
HB 640-FN passed the House and Senate with flying bipartisan support - and it will go into full effect in 60 days.
Ugandan Man Becomes a Lawyer to Win Back His Family Land
Ugandan Jordan Kinyera won back his family's land back after working for 18 years to become lawyer—and now he's helping others in need of justice.
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