f you are anything like me, since January, you’ve struggled to come to terms with the decisions made by this administration. Truth is, everyone I know is alarmed. Seems hardly a day passes without us learning something troubling, bizarre or downright scary coming from this White House. Tired of sitting around wringing your hands? If […]
Sharon Kyle, JD
Sharon Kyle, J.D. is the Publisher of the LA Progressive which she co-founded with her husband Dick Price. For more than 20 years, before launching her career in the social justice arena, Ms. Kyle served as a financial manager for several large space flight projects at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. During her tenure at NASA/JPL she enrolled in and graduated from law school and now is a professor of law at Peoples College of Law in Los Angeles. Sharon also sits on the board of the ACLU of Southern California. Ms. Kyle also serves on the editorial board of the BlackCommentator.com.Follow @SharonKyle00
SCOTUS Hears ACLU Argument Opposing Immigration Prisons
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in ACLU Immigration Detention Case FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2017 CONTACT: Inga Sarda-Sorensen, 212-284-7347, isarda-sorensen@aclu.org WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard arguments today in Jennings v. Rodriguez, a case that will decide the fate of thousands of people languishing in immigration prisons without a hearing. American Civil Liberties Union attorney Ahilan […]
Shots Fired Finish Line
An African-American woman is at the helm of Shots Fired: Executive Producer Gina Prince-Bythewood recently said, “When artists and activists work together, change happens”.
Where’s the Justice in Our Criminal Justice System?
Unless you are an attorney, a police officer, law student, or are in some other way associated with the law, you probably don’t know that one out of nine people on death row has been exonerated since the introduction of DNA evidence.
Shots Fired through the Eyes of a Child
After my son viewed a video about Emmett Till on YouTube, he sat down and put pen to paper, writing a short story about Trayvon Martin going to Heaven and meeting Emmett Till.
Did Bernie Sanders Open the Door to Democratic Socialism?
Could it be that our notion of what socialism has changed? Is it that capitalism, as it is practiced today, is no longer producing outcomes that satisfy the vast majority of Americans?
Moving from Oligarchy to Democracy
While the average American may participate in elections, the study found that, ultimately, these voters have little to no influence on the decisions politicians make, once in office.
Fly the Friendly Skies of United – Really
The man who was dragged from his seat was first asked if he would voluntarily give up his seat. He told the airline that he was a doctor and had patients waiting for him in Louisville.
Special Needs Network Tools for Transformation: Friday, April 7
ools for Transformation is the name of the 11th Annual Special Needs Network 2-Day Conference and community convening. The Special Needs Network is a nonprofit grassroots organization responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities. It has engaged in a long list of programs and campaigns that address issues from […]
Is Racism a Racket?
Arguably his most powerful message, King was criticized for the speech’s content because he was critical of the United States’ use of undemocratic policies and veered from his traditional “civil rights message”.
Trump Deportation Force Coming Down Hard
Sharon Kyle: With the exception of the Dreamers, all other undocumented immigrants are subject to deportation. In some cases some individuals could face deportation without a hearing.
Trump Executive Order Banning Muslims Stopped
Sharon Kyle – Trump Executive Order Banning Muslims Stopped for now.
Trump Executive Order Detains Travelers
Sharon Kyle: Trump signed an executive order banning many Muslims from entering the country. This has resulted in two Iraqi men being detained at JFK Airport. The ACLU and several other groups are suing the president.
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